Doing masturbation is right or wrong according to our religious belief?

Answer 1

Islam barred & prohibited masturbation in clearly written words. Hinduism is not a religion to have any teachings of DOs or DONTs. The Hindus increase & develop their spiritual & mental power individually to differentiate, judge and decide a wrong or right.

Answer 2

The Bible never specifically mentions masturbation or states whether masturbation is a sin. There is no question, however, as to whether the actions that lead to masturbation are sinful. Masturbation is the end result of lustful thoughts, sexual stimulation, and/or pornographic images. It is these problems that need to be dealt with. If the sins of lust and pornography are forsaken and overcome - the problem of masturbation will become a non-issue.


The Bible tells us to avoid even the appearance of sexual immorality (Ephesians 5:3). I do not see how masturbating can pass that particular test. Sometimes a good test for whether something is a sin or not is whether you would be proud to tell others what you had just done. If it is something you would be embarrassed or ashamed about if others found out, it is very likely that it is a sin. Another good test is to determine whether we can honestly, in good conscience, ask God to bless and use the particular activity for His own good purposes. I do not think masturbation qualifies as something we can be "proud" of or can genuinely thank God for.



The Bible teaches us, "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31). If there is room for doubt as to whether it pleases God, then it is best to give it up. There is definitely room for doubt in regards to masturbation. "For whatsoever is not of faith is sin" (Romans 14:23). I do not see how, according to the Bible, masturbation could be considered glorifying to God. Further, we need to remember that our bodies, as well as our souls, have been redeemed and belong to God. "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's" (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). This great truth should have a real bearing on what we do and where we go with our bodies. So, in light of these principles, I would definitely have to say that masturbation is a sin according to the Bible. I do not believe that masturbation is pleasing to God, avoids the appearance of immorality, or passes the test of God having ownership over our bodies.

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Answer 3

True worshipers worship in spirit and truth.

The fruitage of the spirit is 9 qualities; .. Love, joy, peace, kindness, long-suffering, SELF CONTROL, goodness, faith, mildness.

Anything else is the works of the flesh, See Galatians 5:19-21,..idolatry and things like these. As to these things I am forewarning you the same way as I did forewarn you, that those who practice such things will not inherit God's kingdom.

1Cor. 10:31 Therefore, whether you are eating or drinking or doing ANYTHING else, do all things for God's glory.

Does masturbation bring God glory?

It is a work of the flesh.

Angels are watching us and writing down the good and bad things we do, for judgment day. Now,... there may be some motivation to stop.

Answer 4

I am not sure of other religions. I can be of sure fact that there is no mention of masturbation in Hindu religion. It is because religion study has nothing to do with masturbation. E.g. if you are studying Bachelor of Science, you are not going to attend class for History or Literature or accounts. Nor the professor will teach those subjects to the students following science stream. Same the the case with Hindu religion. Knowledge in Hindu religion is divided in four domain (four Vedas). namely, Religion, Science and mathematics, Medicine and Way of living life. Since masturbation has to do with Medicine, if you study Ayurveda you will have reference to it. So religion has nothing to do with masturbation, but medically it is not advisable. But everybody knows its fun. So happy masturbating.

Answer 5

according to Hindu scriptures- dispersing the seed(masturbation) is a sin because its meant for reproduction. A man(or even a woman) mustnt do that. Its not even considered normal.(from a relegious point of view). all the hindus below who say that scriptures do not say masturbation is a sin: Have you read the scriptures? I doubt.

Answer 6

Hindu religion does not speek about such thngs specifically.It shoud e forming part of the Ayur veda system of medicne under the Atharva vedha and should be a practice that leads o self destruction by loss of energy and misuse of the nervous system that migh lead to lot of complications in married life .The ois no sin attached to it .

Answer 7

Yes, read Colossians 3:8. The word "uncleaness" in it's greek definition is in reference to immoral behavior including masturbation. The context on this scripture deals with putting to death the "members" of your body, for wicked purposes including your sex organs.

Answer 8

If according to your religious beliefs god would not like you to masturbate, your hands would not reach to this holy place.

Answer 9

Doing masturbation is to satisfy for inner sexual feelings there is no way related to religious belief.

Answer 10

Well since you don't state your religious belief I can't answer that in regards to you. Now, as I do not have any religious beliefs, it certainly isn't against mine.