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i am a catholic, my church says that it is always a sin
The Church does say more than that.
" To judge one's moral responsibility regarding masturbation , one must take into account the affective immaturity , the force of acquired habit , conditions of anxiety or other psychological or social factors that lessen or even extenuate moral culpability." ( from The Catechism of The Catholic Church ).
It is not a black and white issue.
i am a catholic, my church says that it is always a sin
The Church does say more than that.
" To judge one's moral responsibility regarding masturbation , one must take into account the affective immaturity , the force of acquired habit , conditions of anxiety or other psychological or social factors that lessen or even extenuate moral culpability." ( from The Catechism of The Catholic Church ).
It is not a black and white issue.
hello dear sister in christ
sin is always sin
culpability means that, you might not always have 100% of the guilt from that sin based on social factors (the secular wold tells people it is ok to touch) or addiction or other problems
that means it is always a sin, but it is not always a mortal sin based on these other factors
good point though, there are differant degrees of culpability and it is good that you pointed it out
lol not always. Ever hear of 'morning wood'?![]()
...?Out of curiousity.... you all m+++++ without lust? If so, you guys have perfect concentration! I wish I had like this when I study for exams... However, if you do lust then...
I was trying to hint that M causes lust=sin=...?
I don't know whether its M that causes L or S. Maybe its B or V or even D.
God created sex to be shared with someone you love i.e. wife. By wasting this gift alone, you misuse it.!
Thats your problem though. Just like the thought of exposing an ancle brings guilt to some Muslim women.O God!
This is really pathetic! Everyone tries to find arguments in order to justify M!
Oh I dont lust during M thats why I can go on!
Oh Few times are ok! Nothing wrong!
Oh I am alone and have no friends! it's ok to M!
Oh I dont sleep well! One time before night wont ruin my life!
There are thousands of these Ohs. I passed through all of them! Each brings to pain and guilt! Stop it!
If true, then why did God design the male body to have wet dreams if it goes a long time without [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse]?God gave us sperm to reproduce! Not for dropping it on your floor! Yes! Onan is a great example!