Is it a sin to Masturbate according to Catholic beliefs?

Question

I'm just a little curious. I maybe going to Hell.

Answer 1

Its not sin at the first place.

Answer 2

My first roommate was an ardent Catholic and said that masturbating was very against Catholic beliefs.

But then this was the same girl who thought cocaine was a good idea for weight loss.

I think there are worse things to do but, what do I know, I'm a protestant.

Answer 3

The Bible does not discuss masturbation at all. This seems a little odd since it is such a strong and prevalent human event. And, given that Leviticus has so much to say about sexuality, one would think it natural that the subject would be covered. But it isn't. Masturbation is not specifically declared to be sinful. Nevertheless, we must be cautious to pronounce something to be sinful or not sinful when God has not discussed it. Therefore, we have to derive principles from scripture on related sexual issues and see if we can wisely apply them to the subject of masturbation.
First of all, sex was created by God for procreative purposes, physical enjoyment, and the demonstration of intimacy between a husband and a wife. In this context, the sexual act is intended to occur in a healthy marriage relationship between husband and wife in purity and holiness. In contrast to this, masturbation is the self stimulation to the point of sexual release without the gifting of a spouse. It would seem that masturbation is a denial of the sexual design of God for couples. But, is it sinful? Again, answering this question is difficult because the Bible does not pronounce it as sin. Nevertheless, there is the principle of purity that is obvious true. Does masturbation fall under the category of purity?
We can say this for sure. If masturbation involves sexual fantasies and/or pornography, then it is certainly not pure and is very sinful. The Bible clearly teaches that our minds are as important to God as our bodies are and that we are to remain pure in both. Jesus said, "You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery’; 28 but I say to you, that everyone who looks on a woman to lust for her has committed adultery with her already in his heart," (Matt. 5:27-28). Jesus is saying that thinking lustful thoughts is sinful. Therefore, masturbation involving sexual fantasies (at least not of one's spouse) is undoubtedly sinful.

Answer 4

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: 2396 between the sins gravely opposite to chastity are masturbation, fornication, pornography, and gay practices. 2352 by way of masturbation is to be understood the planned stimulation of the genital organs with the intention to derive sexual exhilaration. "the two the Magisterium of the Church, interior the direction of a persevering with custom, and the judgment of right and incorrect of the committed have been in little question and function firmly maintained that masturbation is an intrinsically and gravely disordered action." "The planned use of the sexual school, for despite reason, exterior of marriage is basically opposite to its purpose." For right here sexual exhilaration is sought exterior of "the sexual dating that's demanded by way of the ethical order and wherein the whole meaning of mutual self-giving and human procreation interior the context of genuine love is achieved." To form an equitable judgment with regard to the matters' ethical duty and to lead pastoral action, you will desire to think with regard to the affective immaturity, rigidity of obtained habit, situations of stress or different psychological or social factors that shrink, if no longer even cut back to a minimum, ethical culpability.

Answer 5

How does one "masturbate according to Catholic beliefs"? Is it done differently than masturbating "according to Scientologist beliefs"? Is there a special Catholic method or rhythm?

Answer 6

According to the religion classes I took in 8th grade (about 10 years ago), yup.

Answer 7

I know that In the orthodox Catholic belief it is a sin to have sex for anything other than procreation. :-/

I know, I'm kinda screwed too.... no pun intended.

Answer 8

according to the catholics..........yes, but lots and lots of things are sins according to the catholics......just go to confession, then you won't go to 'hell'

Answer 9

Judeo-Christian tradition has taught for thousands of years:
1. Single people should be celibate.
2. Married people should be faithful to each other (adultery is wrong).

The Catholic Church recognizes the power of sex when it teaches, "Sexuality affects all aspects of the human person in the unity of his body and soul."

Chastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the person. A chaste person's body and spirit lives in unity and opposes any behavior that would impair that unity.

Masturbation is contrary to the human dignity of the person and anyone about whom the person has lustful thoughts, and the dignity of human sexuality.

With love in Christ.

Answer 10

yes it a venial sin and I doubt if that will send you to hell but that's basically for reasons of encouraging procreation as to perpetuate the laity and hence the existence of the club.

Answer 11

It is considered idolatry, putting your own pleasures above God's. And I'm not even catholic. All it takes is one sin to go to hell, so I think you entered into the trespass of the law long before this sin. Repent, accept Jesus as Lord and you will have the gift of salvation.