For practising Christians is heterosexual penile /vaginal intercourse endorsed only?  genital focussed belief?
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Christianity is dangerous!  They need to practice safe sects!
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Of course not! what gave you that idea?!\n \n Romans 1:26-26 "That is why God gave them up to disgraceful sexual appetites, for both their females changed the natural use of themselves into one contrary to nature; and likewise even the males left the natural use of a female and became violently inflamed in their lust toward one another, males with males,working what is obscene and receiving in themselves the full recompense, which was due for their error." \n\n1 Cor 6:9 "What! Do you not know that unrighteous persons will not inherit God's kingdom? Do not be misled. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men kept for unnatural purposes, nor men who lie with men."\n\n God hates fornication and homosexuality and lesbianism.  Anyone who practices those things will not inherit God's Kingdom.
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Yes.  The dictionary describes virgin as pure.  Thus the word is not strictly sexual.  There is also 'virgin oil'\nHope this has helped, and not further confused you.
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Conservatives, believe that sex outside of marriage is a sin, even thinking about sex outside of a marriage is considered a sin. Most modern religions are OK with enjoying sex, as long as it's in a marriage. Some more traditional religions sill believe that sex is only for procreation. But most of them even say you can enjoy it. \n\nSome old fashion people were taught that sex is something to be ashamed of.\n\nBut i think the biggest thing with porn is that it's a sin or it represents sins being acted on. Even religions that have nothing against masturbation, still believe that sex is something that should only be practiced with your spouse or by yourself, behind closed doors. Not with any items that represent sinful sex.
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No where, actually.\n\nLook... most people, even priests and pastors, misinterpret the passages about homosexuality.\n\nThe story of Sodom and Gomorrah? That's a warning against rape and inhospitality. The reason for Sodom's destruction is made clear in Ezekiel 16:48-50. According to Ezekiel, the sins of Sodom were pride, laziness, being inhospitable, neglecting the needs of the poor, greed, and idolatry (the worshipping of idols). Nothing about homosexuality is mentioned.\n\nLeviticus? Those passages were part of the Holiness Code which has been done away with and is no longer binding to modern-day Christians (or anyone else for that matter).\n\n1 Corinthians? Mistranslation - the word malakee in this passage is used elsewhere in the Bible to mean someone who lacks discipline or one who is morally weak, and never is it used in reference to sexuality or gender.\n\n1 Timothy? Also a mistranslation. 1 Timothy was an admonishment against male prostitution, not committed, loving same sex relationships.\n\nRomans? In the passage the Greek words physin and paraphysin have been translated to mean natural and unnatural respectively. Contrary to popular belief, the word paraphysin does not mean "to go against the laws of nature", but rather implies action which is uncharacteristic for that person. An example of the word paraphysin is used in Romans 11:24, where God acts in an uncharacteristic (paraphysin) way to accept the Gentiles. When the scripture is understood correctly, it seems to imply that it would be unnatural for heterosexuals to live as homosexuals, and for homosexuals to live as heterosexuals.
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No, depends who you ask, and no.\n\nMental illness: As has already been answered, the APA ruled that homosexuality was not a mental illness in 1973. I have linked to the APA site for their current take on homosexuality.\n\nSickness: There is growing scientific evidence showing that sexual orientation is determined in the womb, probably due to a combination of genetic and hormonal factors. Sexual orientation is more akin to handedness: sure a left-handed person can be trained to write with their right hand, but that doesn't make them a right-handed person. I have provided a link to some of the current research.\n\nAdditionally, biologists have reported homosexual activity in the animal kingdom, including pair bonding of males. Such things are unlikely to occur if homosexuality was a human choice or the result of an overbearing mother as is often theorized.\n\nSin: Depends who you ask. Sin is subjective and varies from religion to religion. Ask a Hindu if its a sin to eat a cow and they'll say yes. Ask a Catholic and they'll say no. Ask a Jew if its a sin to eat pork and they'll say yes. Ask a Christian and they'll say no.\n\nYet the odd thing about Jews and Christians is that much of their faiths are based on the same book: the Old Testament. The same chapter that denounces pork as a sin also denounces homosexuality. Yet Christians think pork is OK and homosexuality a sin. In fact, homosexuality is about the only item denounced in that chapter that Christians still believe. It may also interest you to note that the word "homosexual" didn't exist until the 1850's, so any Biblical translation that includes that word could be a mistranslation.\n\nSo it really becomes a question of belief. If you believe homosexuality is a sin, then it is. If you don't, then it isn't. The whole concept of sin is foreign to anyone who doesn't believe in God. Native Americans considered homosexuals as special beings who embodied both the masculine and the feminine, and often looked to them as shamans.\n\nYou'll just have to make up your own mind.
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Mathew 5:27-28 "You have heard it said that you shall not commit adultery BUT I say to you that everyone who looks on a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart". So much for pornography.\nSex for pleasure (outside marriage) I Corinthians 6:9 "Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God.  Do NOT be deceived, neither fornicators, nor idolators, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, .....  will inherit the kingdom of God".   So much for fun sex.
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No, the Bible has no comment about masturbation, but does cover just about every other thing you can do with it.  It is not a sin unless you try to hurt someone else by doing it in front of them without their permission.\n\nSpilling Seed: The Bible tells a story whereby God commands this guy to have sex with a girl and get her pregnant.  During intercourse, the guy withdrew early, squirted his semen on the ground, and the girl did not get pregnant.  So God smited the guy - not because his semen hit the ground, but because he DISOBEYED God.  \n\nAnyway, it wasn't even true masturbation, it was real sex, and yes, it was commanded by God.  I don't remember what that guy's problem was.  If I was God, I would have smited him too.\n\nAlso, unlike killing people and stealing, you don't have a choice when it comes to masturbation.  For guys, its biologically required.  Its no more a sin than breathing, pooping and peeing.\n\nTo the girl down below:  MASTURBATION DOES NOT MAKE YOU A HOMOSEXUAL!\n\nLust issue: Its totally possible to masturbate without lusting.  It will likely happen in your sleep if you fail to keep a regular schedule.\n\nBlindness: I hope you aren't really stupid enough to believe anybody who says it will make you go blind.  Biology says its good for you.  So unless you poke yourself in the eye with your stiff prick, you'll not likely go blind.\n\nFornication: This is sexual intercourse outside of marriage.  Masturbation is NOT the same as sexual intercourse.\n\nCatholicism: The Pope has a lot of strange rules about sex.  For example, wearing a condom is a sin.  Its a sin for a priest to marry.  However none of this is actually in the Bible.\n\nI most certainly do not think Jesus was nearly as stuck up as some Christians are.  I know for a fact that He also masturbated because He was male and at that time, He was also human.
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As a Baptist I see nothing wrong. Please specify denomination. Some do and some don't. God cares  about premarital sex because the emotional baggage it brings to marriage. Marriage is sanctimonious.
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Sex is moral as long as it is between a husband and wife. Doesn't anyone take God's word for anything? God made a man and a woman to be together  as husband and wife. To share with no one else. To reproduce. That is his plan. But way too many don't keep their vows and way too many kids and adults are experimenting with different partners of same sex and opposite sex, and then everyone wants to know why God has let them catch a venereal disease or aids or countless other things that come from sleeping around. His law was simple. Thou shalt not commit adultery. And this applies to people who aren't even married.
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I don't think I agree with you here.  What does wearing a condom have to do with having premarital sex.  Has alot to do with not getting pregnant but nothing to do with not having premarital sex.  I believe Christian adults are doing a very poor job with our children in teaching them the holiness of sex within marriage -- of teaching them how to be set apart from this world -- of teaching them very early in life about sex and how it is intended to be a blessing to two people within the marriage covenant.  \n\nThe selling of sex in our culture around us permeates the thoughts and minds of our Christian young people because we have not taught them how to separate themselves from this world.  We let them view sexually stimulating movies and then are surprised when they act out the immoral sexual activity they have viewed on the movie screen.\n\nChristians are called to no longer conform to this world.  I see much more conforming of young Christians to the world than I see the world being transformed by young Christians.  And sadly that is because many adult Christians interact with the world in the same way.
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I just saw an article today in the paper that said men's sexual preference is decided before birth. I did not read the whole article...but if a baby comes out of the womb and sees good window treatments he is gay...just kidding. I dont think you should categorize that evil is done by most straight people and good by gays. I have seen a little of both from both sides... I don't think sexual preference has anything to do with the good that you do- that is an individual thing that comes from the heart not your groin. Just be happy with who you are and if you think you were born gay then so be it. Why is important to debate it? You will never change other opinions who are homophobic.
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There is a difference between an act and a lifestyle.  \n\nIt's the lifestyle that is condemned on all counts (liars, thieves, drunkards, etc.).  \n\nYou could be homosexual and be sexually pure by abstaining, like Christian heterosexual singles do (should do according to the scriptures), and be fine.  \n\nYou have two opposing thoughts posted, so it's hard to tell whether you're for or against it.  God's grace covers sins we turn from.  One cannot commit to a lifestyle and simultaneously turn from it.  Everyone has some sin or temptation they struggle with and must turn to God to deliver them from. No one is singled out.
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lol, yeah, i saw that comment too. people say the weirdest things, don't they?\n\ni also saw today a christian defend his right to condemn homosexuality, yet at the same time have the right to watch lesbian porn. He made this statement: " Woman on woman sex is a normal part of heterosexuality. Man on man sex is not."\n\nso, yeah, people say the weirdest things.
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Jesus never condoned sex outside of marriage and is believed to have been celibate for his entire unmarried life. I think he would be closer to the viewpoint of the Catholic Church.\n\nThe Catholic Church believes there is nothing sinful about being homosexual. But homosexuals like all unmarried people are called to celibacy.\n\nThe Church specifically says that homosexuals "must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided."\n\nWith love in Christ.
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what do you mean spiritual intimacy?are you talking about praying together or laying together?...you develop your sexual relationship like everyone else...its no different just because you are christian.sex is designed for married couples anyway...your intimacy is a natural development but you must allow it to develop by spending time with each other inside and out of the bedroom
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If we are going to invoke Leviticus to condemn homosexuality then we must also remember that the Bible calls for the execution of homosexuals. Not only that but it calls for the stoning of disobedient children and adulterers. I wish that fundamentalist/evangelical Christians would not be so selective in their application of scripture. And to the guy who says that 80% of homosexuals have AIDS? Where on earth did you get such a ridiculous statistic? I've never heard such rubbish in all my life.