i kno it sounds stupid but im very religious and i wanted to know if is masturbating is a sin??
tanks guys
2007-08-29 11:24:05 · 26 answers · asked by fer 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
assuming you are a christian and you read the bible on occasion, look up the 10 commandments and you will see absolutely no mention of masturbation or self pleasure there. Now turn to the New Testament and read the teachings of Jesus. there too you will notice absolutely no mention of masturbation.
Since God didn't bother to get it carved into stone nor did he get his son to preach about it, how could anyone say it is sinful.
2007-08-29 14:18:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For most religions masturbation is not a sin unless it is done in public.
ADD: The idea the it is a sin came from the overly zealous or conservatives that are embarrassed to talk about it. They make it seem like it is a bigger deal than it is.
2007-08-29 11:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Listen, Christianity is not about a list of do's and don'ts! It is a lifestyle of trying to please God and seek his face in all matters. If you are truly interested in the answer to this question pray about it and think very carefully about the impact masturbation has on your life.
Check this out - there is no law in the bible that says "do not masturbate"
If you want my take on it - the important thing is that you realize the purpose for the gift of sexuality - to bond you to another human being. When you dissociate sex from intimacy and you seek to control your own sexual gratification you are robbing your body of the ability to bond with another person. You may not see what I'm saying now, but if you think about it you will. We can train our bodies to be aroused by anything we want, especially if we are stimulating ourselves.
Do you really want to train your body to be sexually aroused by your own hand? By your mind? By pictures of strangers? By fantasy stories?
Think about it, make a moral decision based on where your conscience is leading you, not based on what other people tell you.
2007-08-29 11:29:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
We live in a natural universe. Masturbation is natural. Rain is natural. Sun shine is natural. Why would masturbation be anything special? It is just natural. Enjoy it as often as you like. Exercise is good for you.
2007-08-29 11:34:09 · answer #4 · answered by bondioli22 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure?? It does say in the bible it's better for your seed to fall into a whores belly than the ground, but that doesnt mean go buy a hooker.
2007-08-29 11:29:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never considered fly fishing a sin.
2007-08-29 11:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm very religious, too, although probably not the same religion. To me, masturbation is a sacrament. Orgasm is the touch of God.
2007-08-29 11:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by auntb93 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well if ur one of those nuts who believe in a book that was written 2000 years ago -then yes and ull spend eternity burning in the fires of hell. lol . if u are a normal rational person -then no.
2007-08-29 11:30:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if you do it more than 10 times a day.
2007-08-29 11:27:31 · answer #9 · answered by S K 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's natural to. Humans have been doing that long before religion ever said that it's wrong.
2007-08-29 11:27:41 · answer #10 · answered by Cold Fart 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋