2007-03-03 05:55:51 · 16 answers · asked by elzie c 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
No, it's not.
2007-03-03 06:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by Lurker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible has no law against masturbation. And the Bible says,
"Where no law is, there is no transgression... sin is not imputed when there is no law," Romans 4:15 & 5:13.
Religious TRADITION is irrelevant to biblical law ("Add thou not to My Word nor deminish ought from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord thy God"). If the Bible has not forbidden it, it is not sin. What MAY be sin is what you are thinking about when you masturbate. If you are fantasizing about another person, Jesus said that you have commited adultery with them in your heart. So how do you masturbate without thinking of another person? Focus on what you are doing and on the pleasure of it, like when you get a massage or when they shampoo your hair at the salon. Just enjoy the feeling. You don't have to defile your mind with images of someone you are not married to.
[NOTE: some people use the biblical story of Onan as a condemnation of masturbation (they used to call masturbation "Onanism"). However, this is total ignorance of that story. Onan was punished by God because he was required to produce an heir with the widow of his brother, and just before he ejaculated he withdrew from her and ejaculated on the ground to prevent her from getting pregnant. This was not masturbation.]
-Rev. Jim Cunningham
King James Bible Ministry
www.GayChristianSurvivors.cm
2007-03-03 14:20:08 · answer #2 · answered by kjv_gods_word 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To some it may be. But I would hate to see how many of those that think it is a sin who can say honestly that they have not masturbated at one time in their life! Then they would have to lie, and be deceptive, and there goes another sin.
2007-03-03 14:17:07 · answer #3 · answered by stormzsecret 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some religions, but those beliefs originated long ago when people were expected to be married and having sex by the time they were adolescents (which used to be in the late teens, not 12 or 13 like now), and the goal was to encourage tribal members to have lots of kids so the tribe would be bigger and stronger.
2007-03-03 14:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if your a guy and you want to count sperm as living breathing sentient organisms that your killing than yes. According to some religions yes. What I think? Not really... you can't kill what's not already born, just like even though abortion goes against my religion, it's not technically a sin in my eyes. But that's just me, and I'm not all that educated in the bible so you may wanna try the religion section.
2007-03-03 14:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by jedilounge1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey;
I don't believe it is a sin. Although some,(& and the bible) would disagree with me. It is a safe form of sex, allbeit not quite as much fun. But now I'm ranting. Go ahead, have fun, and don't worry about what everyone else tells you. Also don't worry about the mythes. Have fun, & enjoy...Jim
2007-03-03 17:05:38 · answer #6 · answered by lakecountry40 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how many don't masturbate? I think its human nature feeling good sexually is part of human nature. I don't think it should be sinful as long as you don't hurt anyone.
2007-03-03 14:35:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
come on over and we will have to sin together!
2007-03-03 14:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by Namaste 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well actually it is according to all religions but if your not religious then its just fine.
2007-03-03 14:05:59 · answer #9 · answered by KBAMFS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some religions say yes, but i think its a personal decision
2007-03-03 14:03:50 · answer #10 · answered by sweet papaya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to the catholic church yes, but most other religions don't even touch the subject
2007-03-03 19:19:47 · answer #11 · answered by Karl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋