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Hi everyone. Would most Episcopalians/Anglicans consider masturbation to be a sin or not? What is your opinion?
It doesn't come up in conversation very often.Hi everyone. Would most Episcopalians/Anglicans consider masturbation to be a sin or not? What is your opinion?
True. Most people don't talk about it that often. I think sexuality is such a taboo topic that it just doesn't get discussed enough. What do you think about it? Do you think its a sin?It doesn't come up in conversation very often.
Yeah that's the problem. We have Jesus' teaching on lust and adultery and how can one touch without having lustful thoughts?I have never heard it addressed in a church setting. I personally am torn between the fact that it is a natural urge universal to all people and Jesus' teaching on lusting and adultery.
Yeah that's the problem. We have Jesus' teaching on lust and adultery and how can one touch without having lustful thoughts?
I'm not so sure that it is really thought of here as taboo as much as it's something we just don't think to talk about it. I know it's not part of my daily thoughts.True. Most people don't talk about it that often. I think sexuality is such a taboo topic that it just doesn't get discussed enough. What do you think about it? Do you think its a sin?
So which is it GT? They would both have you confess and it has been so across Geography and Time so would not confessing be considered a sin since it is supported by Tradition?Generally, I think that when the Orthodox and Rome agree on an issue, you can be pretty sure, that is the position the church has held universally (catholic) across geography and time.
However, I find it ridiculous that they both would actually have you confess this before you receive the Eucharist.
I've always learned that the act is not sinful but the thoughts occuring during the act are....so if you can do it without thinking about it...then no..but for the 99.9% of us who would not be able to accomplish such a feat - then..yes, it is...Hi everyone. Would most Episcopalians/Anglicans consider masturbation to be a sin or not? What is your opinion?
God did NOT place "lust" in us..there is a difference b/ween sexuality and lust....I think you're confusing the issue. Christ condemned the lust that lead to adultery. That's it. Other forms of lust, including those within the marriage bed, are not included.
And since it is God who placed the "lust" in us , who is really to blame?
I agree. Just because tradition says something is a sin doesn't mean that tradition is always right.Oh, it is clearly been seen as a sin traditionally by the church. I just think that is an error.
God did NOT place "lust" in us..there is a difference b/ween sexuality and lust....
What in the heck is the pint of sex if you have to do it without lust?
I mean people are intellectually dishonest if think it is even possible.
Personally, I believe that it is wrong within marriage. That was partly why I left the RCC. Their rules regarding artificial contraception and the 'regulation of births' through NFP can leave a couple open to the temptation of solitary masturbation. I believe this to be wrong and not what marriage is intended for.
It can lead to self-love through the release of 'bonding hormones'. These hormones are released during birth and breast-feeding as well. They are intended to help us to bond with another person, not with ourselves. Unfortunately, some long-term masturbators who live on their own for decades, end up very selfish and self-absorbed.