Masturbation... is it wrong?

I read all 16 pages of this thread, opening tabs for quotes to people I want to reply to. (I love Firefox). This might be long...

DrGather said:

And after marriage, Having Sex with your partner is not Lust.

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I hope you lust after your wife. This will make sex better for the best of you. Lust is an intense and overwhelming desire, in this case, for sex. What is wrong with having that in a bibilical marriage relationship?

Holly3278 said:

Yes, it is wrong and yes, it is a sin. Why? Because the Church says so

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Because the church says so? The two meanings of church:

• Body of believers
• Roman Catholic Church

Are not infallible. The church once said it was wrong to have sex in certain positions with your spouse. The church once said fighting in the crusades would get you a guaranteed spot in heaven.

Chavez said:

Galations 5:17, 1John 2:16, 1Peter 2:13

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First Gal 5:17. You quoted it a bit out of context. Let's continue to verse 21.

[BIBLE]But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law. The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.[/BIBLE]



Do you see touching yourself among those? Wouldn't God have said that? He specified orgies. He mentions 'sexual immorality' but this is most likely (as many scholors would argue) mentioning forbidden practices that were around in the time.... and trust me... they were much more open about the nastiness...

1John 2:16 has the Greek word for desire. The type of lust this means is that lust we use for ostentation. A sports car, or that ipod I really want. hehe

As far as 1Peter 2:13... I think you quoted that wrong. "Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority" is in my Bible

lummoxcooties said:

The Bible doesn't mention snorting cocaine at all...don't ya think that's a sign he really doesn't care?

This is bad reasoning.

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Why should God care if you do drugs? Cocaine, I could maybe see the reasoning for... but anything in excess is pretty bad, I think. Not just with drugs. I think that is another thread, another time. (I'm an anti-drug war activist, so I can go on for a long time).

Fledge said:

In point of fact, the Bible does refer to masturbation on one occasion, albeit indirectly.

Leviticus 15:16,17

16 And if any man's seed of copulation go out from him, then he shall wash all his flesh in water, and be unclean until the even.
17 And every garment, and every skin, whereon is the seed of copulation, shall be washed with water, and be unclean until the even.

Now while it is true that this passage is part of the ceremonial law, I think that it makes it clear that masturbation is not genuinely harmless. ......


17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

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Leviticus 15:16,17 does not make mention of touching yourself. At all. It is regarding bodily discharge. Are we going to now say ovulation is a sin?

cvilleknight said:

The Bible is very clear that a person should not touch, if you would like to read the book of Genesis chapter 38 Onin wastes his seed on the ground and God is very displeased and kills him.

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1. That was tackled already in this forum. It was his disobedience, not his spilling of sperm.
2. The church stopped using this to explain that touching yourself is wrong a long time ago. It may be time to join them in their decision.

selfish ambition

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Selfish amibiton could possibly be taken into the context of masturbation.

DrGather said:

Selfish amibiton could possibly be taken into the context of masturbation.

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I think you are stretching it. If I get up from this chair to get a drink of water, is that not selfish ambition?

I'm off to bed to claim my selfish desires of sleep. God bless.

I think you are stretching it. If I get up from this chair to get a drink of water, is that not selfish ambition?

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That's out of necessity.

I'm off to bed to claim my selfish desires of sleep. God bless.

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Also out of necessity. When we Lust after something selfish, and not completely necessary, that will never completely satisfy us. We want it for the sake of wanting it, that's selfish ambition. Therefore Masturbation could indeed be categorized under selfish ambition.

What's the difference between Pornography and Masturbation.

We could start with one being a noun and the other being a verb. I'd like to see how they're exactly the same though, this should be pretty interesting.

Masturbation is fine:

•It's healthy
•It's loads of fun
•It's a way for young people to get used to their bodies
•It doesn't hurt anyone
•If God gave us this ability that's so pleasuring, why would he be so uptight about us enjoying ourselves?

DrGather said:

What's the difference between Pornography and Masturbation.

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Is that a serious question? Consult your dictionary and be enlightened

Water and sleep may be necessary but the lime 'n chili almonds I just ate were not. Pure taste pleasure

Masturbation is like procrastination. Sure, it's fun while it lasts, but in the end you realize that you're screwing yourself.

Because the Church says so

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Ah yes, gotta love the unquestioning mindset. I remeber that back when I used to be Catholic.

Masturbation is like procrastination. Sure, it's fun while it lasts, but in the end you realize that you're screwing yourself.

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LOLz


Well I could say alot herew....much of which could probably get me banned So I am going to censor myself.

1) I do not see touching yourself as a sin. It is a natural (and yes, animals do it.......ALOT gods...my Neighbor's dog and some zoo ani.....never mind >.> ) and healthy way to expreess one's pent up needs and deisres. Build of...especialy in the form of blue balls...can be QUITE painful. Would a nocturnal emmisision (wet dream) therfor be consdered a sin?

2) MAsturbation does not need to be about lust. A person can touch and get rid of all their frustrations, rathwer than going out and having pre marital sex (sopmething I hear Christians find QUITE bad and sinful) or committing adultery with somone other than your spouse, if said spouse happens to be away.

3) touching yourself does not have to be base or harmful to the self or "detract from god" I myself use sex and touching yourself as part of my dailly life and in my rituals and "magick" that I do indeed practice (which has been a common practice in many religions, especially the old ones.

I could say alot more...but I am tired. Good night

DrGather said:

That's out of necessity.

Also out of necessity...... We want it for the sake of wanting it..... that's selfish ambition.....

What's the difference between Pornography and Masturbation.

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Okay, maybe I should have chosen to say "A snack of oreo cookies." Why should I not want something for the sake of wanting it? I want an ipod. I don't need it.... but I want it.

I think you know the difference between porn and masturbation.

The condemnation of autoeroticism in churches and Christian organizations may explain why women from these groups suffer in higher numbers psychological disorders Vaginismus and Dyspareunia, then women who come from faiths and denominations where masturbation is taught to be healthy.

Or maybe not.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/~austbua/masturbation-sin.html

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shadowchaos said:

http://members.optusnet.com.au/~austbua/masturbation-sin.html
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Below is an Excellent website that all teens should visit!

http://www.coolnurse.com/masturbation.htm

DrGather said:

Is it a sin? Is it wrong?

If so Why?

Personally I would say yes... but if this turns into a debate, than I'll put in my two cents.

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"You heard that it was said, ‘You must not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone that keeps on looking at a woman so as to have a passion for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart." -Matthew 5:27-28

I think Jesus is pretty clear as for His stance on touching yourself.

Fallen? Did you read the thread up until this point? Specifically, the discussion of masturbation without lusting after someone.

I am horrified by that article........I think I was supposed to be born in the 1800's or something........*shudder*

Chrysalis Kat said:

Below is an Excellent website that all teens should visit!

http://www.coolnurse.com/masturbation.htm

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YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING!!!!!!

jesusfreak3786 said:

I am horrified by that article........I think I was supposed to be born in the 1800's or something........*shudder*

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We'll build a time machine and send all you people back. You can form a utopian society of brillo pads and chastity belts.

Seriously though... how can you condone what those parents did to their kids?

sparklecat said:

Fallen? Did you read the thread up until this point? Specifically, the discussion of masturbation without lusting after someone.

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Yes i did. I was answering the OP. I've had to disregard a few posts as acknowledging them would make me dumber than i already am, and i dont want to have to buy velcro shoes.

]Fa||eN[ said:

Yes i did. I was answering the OP. I've had to disregard a few posts as acknowledging them would make me dumber than i already am, and i dont want to have to buy velcro shoes.

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If you don't agree with the point, why not?

Lokisdottir said:

We'll build a time machine and send all you people back. You can form a utopian society of brillo pads and chastity belts.

Seriously though... how can you condone what those parents did to their kids?

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Well no I don't agree with what there parents did to the kids, especialy the boys, but uhhhhg how can you touch without lust, it takes both the mind and body. And for someone to touch is bad enough now they have websights for sex driven teens to think that masterbating is honky dory, sorry but like I said maybe I should have been born in the 1800's because I don't veiw it casually. Sexaul pleasure is something that should be enjoyed in marrage, between husband and wife.