I dont know if it's okay to masturbate when you're a Christian. Is it? or Is it wrong? Just wondering because i have a Christian friend who masturbates. Oh and to the non- Christians out there i wanna know what you think too! (sorry i dont know how to spell masterbation)

it's spelled masturbation...haha.

i'm not christian, and i used to masturbate. i don't anymore because i have a boyfriend but i really don't think there's anything wrong with it. i think that christians are against masturbation but i'm not sure. hell, there are religious christians who drink even though they go to church and stuff. masturbation is A LOT less harmful than drinking and it's actually healthy because it relieves stress and relaxes your body.

^ i agree.

i don't think masturbating is either good or bad based on religion, if it's you want it or crave it you know? i've read that it's healthy, so why not. i don't see anything wrong it, especially in terms of the religion. i'm sure that religions all might have their views on it, but it shouldn't effect you on whether or not you do it or not, lol, unless you're completely devout christian or something.

I think it's natural. I know that Christian's are against pre-marital sex but that's a completely different thing than touching yourself.

ech. you shouldn't masturbate at all. ;]

but the church has nothing against it, so whatever you think.

i bet the priest masturbates all the time, so there's really nothing wrong with masturbating.

^ Ewww. Do nuns do it too?

masturbation is a sin.

Thanks you guys, but yeah i dont masturbate if you guys thought that i was blaiming it on my friend, i hate thinking about it and my ciriousity would have soon gotten to me if i didnt ask :x


How'd you find out? jw

I wouldn't find it to be a bad thing if your a Christian, its better then them going out and having sex, right?

^ Lol, true! You probably never know what's going on outside of church.
Uh, at least it's better than running around and going to prostitution houses

ahh, masturbation is completely normal. its what your body craves, why deny it? as for religion.. well, it is a sin if youre a christian. but they should take in consideration that the human body is weak & we're not all so perfect. masturbate if you want, its nothing bad!

I go to a christian camp every summer.. and the last summer they had like an hour discussion about it.
and it is indeed a sin. They gave a bunch of verses from the Bible.. showing how it's sinful. I don't remember them off the top of my head, but I'll look for them.

in some religions masturbation is a sin. i have a friend who's really into church and youthgroups and all that good stuff and he told me that its against his religion but he still does it because its obviosuly a natural thing to do. i personally think theres nothign wrong with it.

sorry but i find that extremely funny coming from someone with the username "Intercourse".

I'm Christian, and I think people who preach on how it's so wrong are quacks. It's your body - if you want to, go for it.

I agree (excluding the "quack" remark). I mean, you can still be a good Christian and masturbate, I'm sure. It doesn't make you a bad person either. Personally, I think it's perfectly healthy. And like Intercourse said, it's better than going out and actually having sex if you're not ready. I see no wrong with it either way though, if you don't because of your faith, or if you do because you want to.

It's your body - if you want to, go for it.

oh okay, thanks for getting my head unflooded with thoughts

thanks guys for replying to me, i dont feel like replying you all cuz im lazy tonight,

im catholic
and i dont care how much of a sin it is.
i do what i want.

If God is so damn forgiving, I'm sure he won't really mind. /eyerollery

It's a sin not to.

Totally natural and absolutely fabulous. Masturbation FTW.

The Bible teaches you to be a good person. If masturbating is something you enjoy or it helps you calm down, then go for it. It's not hurting anyone, and it's actually good for you.
The Bible may have said not to masturbate, but they did not have the medical research back then to know what we know now. I'm sure if Jesus or the apostles had had the resources to find out the truth about masturbation, they would have wanted you to do it.
It all depends whether you take the Bible 100% literally, even though we live in a modern world, or if you're willing to take it a little more liberally, and just try to be a good person (which makes more sense to me, personally).
If you take it all literally, you'll think masturbation is a sin, being homosexual is a sin, and if a maiden kisses a lad before marriage you must kill 3 of their goats.
Note the sarcasm.
If you take it liberally, you'll think masturbation is okay, you'll know that scientifically being homosexual is in our genes, and is no more punishable than having blonde hair, and that the Bible, when applied to this day and age, should just be interpreted as "you should be a good person".
Sorry for the long post! Good luck figuring out your religious beliefs. You're lightyears ahead of most people for even *thinking* about this stuff; good for you.



Oh-- here's another way to think about it: Jesus gave you a brain so you could USE it. So think: Your friend masturbates and it helps her feel good. She's not hurting anyone or anything, it just helps her feel good. Is that really something that YOU feel is a sin?

haha, it's probably what they do before they think about molesting a boy.

wonderful explaination!

masturbation is perfectly normal and fine. despite what crazy baptists might say, it's not a sin. better masturbation than sex, right? whatever your beliefs just try and look at the situation from other points of view besides the brothers.

>.< AAHhh dont listen to them!
what is this world coming to

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/1466/1167294000790sd3.jpg

I KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN DOING NAUGHTY THINGS! I WATCH YOU ALL THE TIME!

...
thaats pretty creepy

and masturbation is not naughty

it's coming to a place where all opinions should be listened to, including yours, but also if she wants to believe it's not a sin, that's her porogotive, not yours.

its not necessarily oppinion.
it's fact.

why would u let religon change ur life... if u want to masturbate do it? why the hell would u care if its "wrong" in someone else's eyes?

wtf???
you think it and others dont, so its OPINION. can you prove it? no.

^
agreed, you're not going up to ask God whether masturbation is wrong or not.

HAHAHA, HEIL HITLER

Please watch what you say, as other members may find it offensive. Even if you are joking. Thanks.

Its not what I think.. Its what my religion thinks.
therefore.. I agree with it.
& yes. the Bible can prove it.



I don't need too.. its called the Bible. all your answers are in there.


because Jesus gave up his life for me. the least I can do is live for him.

*shrug* I'm atheist. I think it's perfectly fine.

Can you please refrain from forcing your opinions onto others in such a manner? Seriously, not the best route to take when you're trying to prove a point.

Let's clarify the definition of sin, shall we? You can sin without hurting anyone or anything. Sinning is just the act of violating the laws of God. Though the Bible doesn't specifically say anything regarding masturbation, I think we can also use our brains here to make connections. In the Bible, it is a sin to have impure thoughts, namely sexual fantasies, that are often linked to masturbation. So you say that you don't have fantasies, does this mean you are still sinning? Yes. In 1st Corinthians 6:18-20, "Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? Therefore honor God with your body." So if we are suppose to use our bodies to honor or glorify the Lord, I'm pretty sure that masturbation does not fall into that category. Therefore, the absence of honoring God with your body deems masturbation a sin. Not to mention, masturbation is like a lie. It starts out with one small thing, but then it gradually increases to a couple and becomes easier to ignore the feeling of guilt. When something begins to control you, this is a sin.

According to Catholics at least, masturbation is a no-no! I dunno if they consider it a sin or not, but I know that it said in the Bible that you're not supposed to "waste your seed."

Jesus gave you a mind and conscience to use it, not to blindly follow him. Don't you think he would want you to be happy? It's not hurting anyone.
If you don't think for yourself, THAT's being sacreligious. Jesus would've wanted you to THINK.



Well, I suppose it's a valid argument (if by valid, you mean what a book says). Do what you want with your life- I respect your decision, even if I think you are quite mistaken.

i know. im not planing to, because they dont see it in a Christians point of view because most of them aren't one. But it's okay i asked for their oppinion too, just to see what they would say. :]]

Masturbation is a Sin for the Christian View.

Bah. You're not hurting anybody, technically its good for you...but there are a lot of things in the bible like this. Like....homosexuality. Its not hurting anyone, but people are all over it because its all "not ethical".

Seriously. I'm a christian. I really, REALLY super-duper one. I mastubate. Its a natural thing. No one really cares anyway....

Masturbation is a funny word.

^lmao

im catholic.
and i do it.
it is a sin.
but as long as i confess every week about having inpure thoughts
im good and forgiven

If you confess every week for something you know is wrong, then you can't truely be sorry for it .. if you know you're just going to do it again.

homosexuality is hurting the person who thinks that way, they could go to hell! And as far as masturbation that's a touchy subject to talk with people, well .sept on the internet sense u dont have to see their faces :]]

QUOTE(cheri_pi @ Dec 30 2006, 3:38 PM)

Jesus gave you a mind and conscience to use it, not to blindly follow him. Don't you think he would want you to be happy? It's not hurting anyone.
If you don't think for yourself, THAT's being sacreligious. Jesus would've wanted you to THINK.

Well, I suppose it's a valid argument (if by valid, you mean what a book says). Do what you want with your life- I respect your decision, even if I think you are quite mistaken.

Once again, sinning isn't about hurting others. It's about not obeying God. Even a good thing can be a sin if you don't have the right intentions. You could donate a million dollars to a charity because you want to get recognized as a 'good person'. That is selfish, because you're not donating with a pure heart; you're donating for fame, for attention. This is a sin. But are you really hurting anybody in the process? No, not really. In fact, you are actually benefitting the charity, but not for the right reasons. For the Bible tells us, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal." On the earth, the donation will reward you with recognition. But if you donate with a pure heart, you'll be rewarded with the riches of heaven.

The Bible isn't just a book; it's God's words; it's how Christians should live our lives according to it. Not to mention, the word "bible" can be used to describe any book authoritative or reliable in its field. So I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't use such a derogatory phrase.

That is alright. Everybody is entitled to his/her own's opinion. I am not trying to sway anybody one way or another. Heck, if you like masturbating, then you probably won't stop just because some random asian girl from cB tells you that it's a sin. I am simply being informative of the beliefs of my faith.

Why must my family baptize me under the name of Mary!

I highly disagree with what I was being taught
when I was younger since I'm supposedly catholic.

I dislike being told to be god's version of some
mostly pure spectacular angelic being
to enter the pearly blissful gates of heaven.

I rather know from the bottom of my
heart what is good and what is evil or learn it on my own
then be told from someone else and gulp
down someone else's version of how things are.
Masterbating sin? BAHUMBUG.

mhmm. good point.

masterbation is a normal thing to do. it's wicked. probably better than the real thing 9 times out of 10

im agnostic... i don't think it is wrong... it is perfectly normal