Christians only

[JOSEE]

im a christian and im trying to figure out if its a sin to masturbate. if ur not christian please do NOT post. ur effort is greatly apreaciated

[David95]

Im a Christain and i think its ok to masturbate and i do masturbate its not a sin

[JOSEE]

thanks why do u thinks that? explain

[crazycoller]

What is your logic behind it being a sin? I'm roman catholic and masturbate almost every day...

[Captor K]

A sin is an act against God; it separates us from God.

God created us with a sex drive.

Masturbating - as well as marriage - helps provide an outlet for our sexual expression.

You are not sinning, kid.

[VTry007]

God created us with a sex drive.


But the closer you are to God, the less you are interested in sex.

I think your body has a sex drive. Certainly God understands that we have this sex drive.

But the Spirit of Jesus in us does not have a sex drive, and we will not have sex in heaven.

So... does that mean we should not have sex? No, when you're married, you should have sex.

Should you masturbate given that you have a desire too? Gee... your desire for that diminishes a lot when you're living a life close with God.

[Scooby Dooby Drew]

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I'm not exactly the most pious christian ever, but I think it's alright....

[Spoookster]

I am not sure it's ok.. i mean.. it is practicably a sin but.. i can't rly help it.. trying to quit u know..

[Captor K]

But the closer you are to God, the less you are interested in sex.

I am extremely close to God, moreso now than I ever was. He has provided to me in the past few weeks, comfort and love that I have never before experienced. However, I, nor anyone else I know, has become "less interested in sex." Even of the most devout Christians. Even Paul, who was a celibate, recognized the fact that people are still human, and our physical needs must be met: "it is better to marry than to burn." God doesn't expect us to stop having sex; he expects us to be responsible about it.

I think your body has a sex drive Certainly God understands that we have this sex drive.

Of course our bodies have this sex drive, it is literally a God-given gift! Unless you're blessed with the gift of celibacy, denying it can be unhealthy. That doesn't mean we need to have sex with everything that moves. God gave Adam Eve so that they could "cleave," fulfilling each others emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. That's what sex, if not abused, is inherently about: forming a bond so strongly with another person that you can only describe it as two separate people becoming one.


But the Spirit of Jesus in us does not have a sex drive, and we will not have sex in heaven.

That makes absolutely no sense. First of all, a "spirit" is not made of flesh, and can't have sex as it is, so of course there are no physical needs to be met. And of course there won't be sex in heaven, nor will there be marriage. Heaven is a place for spiritual beings, not fleshly ones. Spiritual beings are unable to "become one."

And even with the "spirit of Jesus" being inside of us, we are still human! If you say the "spirit of Jesus" in us does not have a sex drive, then obviously sex isn't the focus, but spiritual growth and love is. I do not see, in what way whatsoever, how spiritual fulfillment cancels out sexual fulfillment.

So... does that mean we should not have sex? No, when you're married, you should have sex.

Where did you get that from? Did you not see my former post where I said marriage is an outlet for sexual expression? Masturbation is also a safe outlet for sexual expression. The only time sex becomes a problem is when we become completely and utterly controlled by our desires to get our fix that we put sex before God. But unless your day is completely driven to have sex, sex, and more sex, what is the problem?


Should you masturbate given that you have a desire too? Gee... your desire for that diminishes a lot when you're living a life close with God.

Of course, you should masturbate if you have the desire to, if it is done in the privacy of your own home! Who or what is it harming? No one. In fact, it can more harmful if you DON'T masturbate than if you do. I see no logical reason why God would be against masturbation, particularly if we still put Him first. Those desires might, as you say, "diminish" but they sure as heck don't go away.

[ray8806]

I'm a devote Christian and I masturbate regularly.

I think of it like this:

When you get married, it binds the man and woman together as one body. Is that not correct? Well if you have sex with your wife once you are married, then that means you're sexually pleasing yourself.

Masturbation is a sexual pleasure but it is with yourself. So it's no different.

I've thought and prayed a lot about this subject. I've come to the conclusion that it isn't a sin and that it's fine. As long as you don't put masturbation before God and/or have lustful thoughts with it.

[VTry007]

I am extremely close to God, moreso now than I ever was. He has provided to me in the past few weeks, comfort and love that I have never before experienced.

That's great. Ps 1:2 talks about meditating on the Word of God. That's when you get into the presence of the Holy Spirit, take a verse in the Bible, and just go over that verse in your mind. In that way the Holy Spirit can impart into your spirit a revelation of the truth of that Word.

I did that with verses about God's love. That is an awesome way to get closer to God.

Plus, you can also seek for more of God's anointing.


God gave Adam Eve so that they could "cleave," fulfilling each others emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. That's what sex, if not abused, is inherently about: forming a bond so strongly with another person that you can only describe it as two separate people becoming one.

I agree. It's an expression of love.


Those desires might, as you say, "diminish" but they sure as heck don't go away.

Yeah, I agree.

[Scooby Dooby Drew]

Ray I believe you mean 'devout' or 'devoted' d:

Also, I pretty much agree with everything Captor K said XD

And I have something of my own to contribute.
This may not apply to everyone, but for me at least, if I'm really really horny, I tend to act extremely perverted. Frankly, I embarrass myself, I have ruined one friendship from acting this way. Masturbating gives me a sexual outlet and helps me control these feelings. So even if it is a sin, as far as I'm concerned, It's the lesser of two evils d:

[VTry007]

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[Scooby Dooby Drew]

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If you don't have anything to say, don't post. It's spam....

[VTry007]

This may not apply to everyone, but for me at least, if I'm really really horny, I tend to act extremely perverted. Frankly, I embarrass myself, I have ruined one friendship from acting this way.

Yeah, you learn from you mistakes.



Masturbating gives me a sexual outlet and helps me control these feelings. So even if it is a sin, as far as I'm concerned, It's the lesser of two evils d:

lol That's a good point. :yummy:

[Scooby Dooby Drew]

lol That's a good point. :yummy:
XD
Thank you

[zander]

ya i am a christian and i masturbate, it is not a sin there is no place in the bible that even talks about masturbation so how anyone thinks it could be a sin is kind of strange.

[Scooby Dooby Drew]

ya i am a christian and i masturbate, it is not a sin there is no place in the bible that even talks about masturbation so how anyone thinks it could be a sin is kind of strange.
I think there's a passage that states it's a sin to spill your seed, or something like that.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

[Chris95]

I think there's a passage that states it's a sin to spill your seed, or something like that.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
If I'm right, that passage was about (it's a little fuzzy in my mind) a guy who was having sex with someone and he pulled out. That passage didn't refer to masturbation at all.

And no, it's not a sin to masturbate; the only sin that would be involved is lust/things of that nature.

[Scooby Dooby Drew]

If I'm right, that passage was about (it's a little fuzzy in my mind) a guy who was having sex with someone and he pulled out. That passage didn't refer to masturbation at all.

And no, it's not a sin to masturbate; the only sin that would be involved is lust/things of that nature.

Ah, okay then.

[ajs509]

But the closer you are to God, the less you are interested in sex.

I think your body has a sex drive. Certainly God understands that we have this sex drive.

But the Spirit of Jesus in us does not have a sex drive, and we will not have sex in heaven.

So... does that mean we should not have sex? No, when you're married, you should have sex.

Should you masturbate given that you have a desire too? Gee... your desire for that diminishes a lot when you're living a life close with God.

i have to agree with you. Like BIG TIME!

[ajs509]

I think there's a passage that states it's a sin to spill your seed, or something like that.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

you are totally correct. Book of Genesis talks about Onan and his seed.

[VTry007]

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If you don't have anything to say, don't post. It's spam....

Thank you for this post. Can you tell me how to cancel a post you're writing before it gets posted?

[Scooby Dooby Drew]

Hmm, it seems we have a disagreement on what Onan's story means...

Thank you for this post. Can you tell me how to cancel a post you're writing before it gets posted?
Umm, just deviate away from the page...
unless you already hit "submit reply", but then you can just edit your post...

[zander]

If I'm right, that passage was about (it's a little fuzzy in my mind) a guy who was having sex with someone and he pulled out. That passage didn't refer to masturbation at all.

And no, it's not a sin to masturbate; the only sin that would be involved is lust/things of that nature.

yeah exactly

[VTry007]

just deviate away from the page...
unless you already hit "submit reply", but then you can just edit your post...

I think you mean "navigate" away from the page. Thanks.

I was looking for a cancel button. Plus, if you navigate back, it actually keeps your draft until you log out. I ended up just logging out everytime I needed to cancel my draft.

But even when you edit an exist post, there's no cancel/delete.

[ivanori]

Not a sin. Perhaps for Catholics, yes, because they're not supposed to waste sperm since it's life.. But you would have to be an extremely devout and strict follower to continue that tradition.

[Mitch14]

the way i look at it is that the bible says nothing about masturbation, only lust. so if you think of a girl (or guy) thatt isnt real, then your fine

[darkwoon]

you are totally correct. Book of Genesis talks about Onan and his seed.
Yes, but it doesn't relate to masturbation. It talks about Onan, whose brother is dead, that should have sex with his brother's widow, and give her children that would transmit and keep alive his brother's lineage. Onan refused, "spilling his seed on the ground" instead. That's refusing to give his brother a "post-mortem child" that was a sin. (See Gen. 38, 9-10).

[VTry007]

Yes, but it doesn't relate to masturbation. It talks about Onan, whose brother is dead, that should have sex with his brother's widow, and give her children that would transmit and keep alive his brother's lineage. Onan refused, "spilling his seed on the ground" instead. That's refusing to give his brother a "post-mortem child" that was a sin. (See Gen. 38, 9-10).

Right. I don't think there is any verse in the Bible that explicitly says don't masturbate. The closest one may be about sexual immorality, and it's debatable how that applies to jerking off.

BTW, nice drawing. I'm impressed.

[Spock]

well iam some what a chirstian bu my best friend is and he keeps tell ing me it a sn but i dont think it is i mean come on 95.5% of teen masterbate so what dose that tell yea?

[counterpoint]

I see this thread is a few months old. Pro tip, widustman, if the thread isn't on the first 1 to 3 pages, then it's probably best not to post in it. :)

I believe that masturbation is a harmless activity enjoyed by both sexes, and that your religious faith should have nothing to do with it. I understand that some religions view masturbation as a sin, but my opinion on that is bogus. It's a healthy activity done on an intimate level with yourself, and as long as you're not parading yourself around while doing it, it's perfectly fine.

[spfreak]

i was born into an unaffiliated family, but was converted to catholicism by my parents when i was 12 and i think that masturbation is 100% natural and we all do it, i do not believe it is a sin against your body or God.

[usedtobejv]

Yes it is :(
I do it, but I feel pretty bad sometimes.

[CaliLax]

i have very religious friends that i have j/o with lmfao, so i guess being catholic goes that far

[Dive to Survive]

It's a sin if you're thinking about a girl while masturbating

[booo]

Im christian, I masturbate ;]

[VeniVidiVici]

Well, according to the Catholic church, it violates the sexual gift to create life (which according to them is all sex is for)

However, in the 21st century and the hormones going through your system, its hard to ignore the urge.

Just Repent Afterward.

[annalovechocolates]

I'm a christian and think its okay but i don't do it :]

[Eddie.37]

i'm not a really the most pious but, i have been told in school that it's a sin. but, i've heard that you replace your old sperm if you jack off and can potentially be healthy[for you to j/o] and since putting ur life in danger is also a sin, IDK wat to think but I think it's okj since my classmate is in a Christian Youth Group and he also j/o so i think it's ok

[IMonfire]

Masturbation is not a sin. :)

[ampdewamp1342]

This topic is one I struggled with myself because masturbation is never mentioned in the Bible. However the Lord doesn't want anyone to lust after another huuman being, so using pornography would be considered a sin. So if you are just masturbating to relieve the natural sex drive we all have, then it is fine, but if you are using pornography then you are sinning. Ultimately you just have to decide whether or not it is getting in between you and your relationship with God. If it does, then pray about it, and figure out what's going on, if not, then you are fine.

[The_Average_Kid]

I have mixed feelings.

[zacefronlover52]

I think it is ok

[aussiecasper]

its is a sin in the eyes of church. its "unnatral" and an apperent waste of life. but who cares. you do whatever you feel is right. the church is more flexible to these things then you may think

[Mattyboy2]

It's about what you believe not anyone else

[GeneralCrash70]

Lol, I was wondering if this question were ever gonna get asked... Being a catholic, I know it's wrong to masturbate, all based on my beliefs, but I do it anyway because it's too damn irresistable... I wish I knew it was wrong before I couldn't stop, lol.

[aaron17]

I myself am a devout Christian.

And I believe that it's all about the conviction the Holy Ghost places on your heart. My personal conviction is that it's wrong (but I do it anyway because it feels amazing!) I believe it hinders my relationship with God, but for you, it may not affect you. So spend some time praying about it, and watch what happens. (:

[lolimbrando]

im a christian and im trying to figure out if its a sin to masturbate. if ur not christian please do NOT post. ur effort is greatly apreaciated

If God did not wish us to masturbate than he wouldn't given us the power to do so. :yes:

[smartteen18]

Only fanatical Christians worry about that. Roman Catholics and Mormons forbid masturbating. 98% of all boys and men masturbate. The other 2% lie.

[Spock]

my best friend is a dovoted christan and he blieves it is a sin but i dont see how it is it is not like u r haveing sex or anything. but if it was a sin woudn't that mean everryone or at least everyone would go to hell then? i mean well his brother is at least 16 and doesn't talk about anything like that. but isnt true 95% of teens have masterbated by time they are 16? so i think there is no big deal because iam catholic is it suppose to be a sin for us to????

[MisterAndrews]

I'm a practising Roman Catholic and I masturbate all the time. Do you really think God is sat up there worrying about something as trivial as your bedroom routine? God can cope.

[ajsdlkfjaois]

9th commandment:
Thou shall not covet thy neighnor's maid or man servant. Thou shnt covet thy neighbours wife.

6th:
Thou shall not commit adultry.

As long as you do not cheat or ) in Luther small catechism( desire or fantise about another person besides your wife ( not girlfriend or porn star you're not married it all okay) it is a sin. Masturbating to your wife is fine. If your not married don't worry.

I'm lutheran, I think?. Google luthren moussori synod view on mastrubation. They brownie it's not cool i thunk it is

[Bretts]

Im a Christain and i think its ok to masturbate and i do masturbate

[Chris95]

my best friend is a dovoted christan and he blieves it is a sin but i dont see how it is it is not like u r haveing sex or anything. but if it was a sin woudn't that mean everryone or at least everyone would go to hell then? i mean well his brother is at least 16 and doesn't talk about anything like that. but isnt true 95% of teens have masterbated by time they are 16? so i think there is no big deal because iam catholic is it suppose to be a sin for us to????
The only way it's sinful is if you lust. And no, no one would go to hell because everyone has sinned whether it's lying, stealing, or whatever. You wouldn't go to hell for it because there is such a thing as forgiveness.

[Reverie]

There's a war in the mind over territory, for the dominium
Who will dominate the opinions?
Schisms and isms, keeping us in forms of religion
Conforming our vision to the world church of decision
Trapped in a section, submitted to committing election
Moral affection, epidemic lies and deception
Insurrection, of the highest possible order
Distorting our tape recorders from hearin' it like underwater
-- Lauryn Hill - War In The Mind, 2001

My point is, who cares what the church says, what the Pope says, what other "Christians" think - it's between you and God. Go to Him and Him alone for this kind of guidance.

[OrangeBanana]

I'm Christian and I think it's fine to masturbate but I think porn is wrong, as it's lusting

[Continuum]

God gave us free will, and a humongous sex drive. I believe that lusting is normal for the likes of us.

[ccrunner]

I go to church frequently and in confirmation class we had long conversation about what is right and wrong in Christian eyes sexually and masturbation never came up

[Charleigh]

my nan said christians are not supposed to do it because bad thoughts enter your mind. but i do it anyway :L x

[MisterAndrews]

I go to church frequently and in confirmation class we had long conversation about what is right and wrong in Christian eyes sexually and masturbation never came up

Probably didn't come up because you can't really discuss masturbation with children, in a classroom.... It's considered a breach of safeguarding. It would be handy if you could though, I think.

[Durlacher]

According to Christianity, any form of lust is a sin, but virtually everyone masturbates. The Bible recognizes that no one is perfect, so any Christian who thinks someone would go to hell for masturbating is terribly mistaken and hypocritical.

[abcd1234]

there are too many rules for us to follow anyway
just choose for yourself which ones u think are actually important to follow

[Cryofthewolf]

Eh, to be honest I'm not too sure. The Christian community seems to be divided on the subject.

I'd go with what feel right for you. Pray, and ask God whether or not masturbating for you would be a good or bad thing. If anyone knows the answer, the big man upstairs does. =-D

[Mikey9444]

from what i looked up its only a sin when you watch porn when masturbating
but i do it all the time but i dont watch porn no more so i dont sin

[frothinsam]

being chirstian and masturbating is totaly fine
the issue is sexual thoughts that u get when u have a bat like those of having sex with chicks etc
hope this helps

[Shenron]

I am Roman Catholic and I do not think it is a sin to masturbate. I do however, think it is a sin to lust while masturbating. In general, most people think of sex, or watch porn while masturbating, thus it has commonly been said that masturbating is a sin.

[IbCrazy]

I am a christian and i have friends from church and we all are born again believers living for god. We also ALL masturbate at least one time a day maybe more but it doesnt make you any ledd of a christian!

[GryffindorSeeker]

I don't think it is a sin.

If you think about it, if you don't masturbate for a long time, you get wet dreams and wake up with it all over your sheets. So masturbation is basically a way to relieve sexual tension before marriage.

It's sort of like God gave us masturbation to do just that, regulate our sex drive. :)

[Mikey9444]

I don't think it is a sin.

If you think about it, if you don't masturbate for a long time, you get wet dreams and wake up with it all over your sheets. So masturbation is basically a way to relieve sexual tension before marriage.

It's sort of like God gave us masturbation to do just that, regulate our sex drive. :)

thats a good why of thinking about that

[Falloutdude]

honestly, no one can stop you but YOU! if you want to jack off then do it! i do! they say god made everything for a reason. well people can play with their dicks if they want to. its your body!

[Night_Hawk]

I don't think its a sin, there are far worse things that one can do than masterbate

[Starlight Blaze]

well, yes accordin to m branch of christianity, it is.
and im pretty sure thats true.
reasoning: it usually creates feelings of guilt or cravings of lust
now this is just my experience
however, i still do masturbate... :(
im trying to stop tho


Eh, to be honest I'm not too sure. The Christian community seems to be divided on the subject.

I'd go with what feel right for you. Pray, and ask God whether or not masturbating for you would be a good or bad thing. If anyone knows the answer, the big man upstairs does. =-D

also this is a very good answer

if you're not sure, ask the man with all the answers!


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[teenboi14]

I do it. I mean god gave us pleasure so..... Lol

[eatthis9999]

Well this all goes Back to free will from God and the fact is god has never directly forbid us the problem is when its to porn because you there have desire and desire is technicaly sin but not to porn i would say is fine and with a changing world the bible must adapt

[notsure101]

Look at it this way, why would god give you the ability to masterbate if it didn't have a positive effect on your body. It relieves stress and prevents prostate cancer.

[Craig1995]

Hmm I thought it was a sin when I first started but one Sunday our minister held all they boys above age of 12 behind and told us and I quote from his leaflet he made up for us " the bible says you are awesomely and wonderful made 7 times in the creation count" blah blah blah " god made you the sexual young man you are and he says its awesome and wonderful. God dosent see sexuality as sinful or bad and nor should you. It is a gift from god" bearing in mind it's quoted from a minister I trust it to be accurate.

The leaflet is dedicated completely to masturbation btw

[CaliKiDD]

i really dont know its very natrual tho so i dont see why it would be

[CestDan]

A sin is an act against God; it separates us from God.

God created us with a sex drive.

Masturbating - as well as marriage - helps provide an outlet for our sexual expression.

You are not sinning, kid.


best answer ever!!! I agree completely!!

[teenageapplelover]

Hmm I thought it was a sin when I first started but one Sunday our minister held all they boys above age of 12 behind and told us and I quote from his leaflet he made up for us " the bible says you are awesomely and wonderful made 7 times in the creation count" blah blah blah " god made you the sexual young man you are and he says its awesome and wonderful. God dosent see sexuality as sinful or bad and nor should you. It is a gift from god" bearing in mind it's quoted from a minister I trust it to be accurate.

The leaflet is dedicated completely to masturbation btw
Is this leaflet online somewhere? Id like to see it.

[Teen Music Lover]

im a christian and im trying to figure out if its a sin to masturbate. if ur not christian please do NOT post. ur effort is greatly apreaciated

It really depends on what you do it to... If your doing it to girls you are committing adultury according to the bible. And if you are doing it to guys, it is frowned upon in the bible i believe.

[ryjo]

Im a Christian and don't think it is a sin to masturbate. I do it all the time.

[bImperial]

thats the retarded thing the bible does not say sex is a sin but j/o is its sex without the other person/s

[spw184]

Im catholic and i jerk off all the time. but i also am bi so.. ya