kind og a wierd one but.. is masturbation a sin. Im not trying to be preverted, I really want to know?
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No, it is not, but be careful of your imagination.
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This might give you more insight in a religious sense and matter.  http://www.religioustolerance.org/masturba.htm\n\nI think what your doing is alright as long as your not lusting at another person.
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If you have to choose the lesser evil, than go for masturbation. God's purpose for sex is for procreation between a husband and a wife. Obviously, to have premarital sex sins against the procreation part, and the the being unwed part. Plus, you're involving someone else with your sin. If you're masturbating, you are alone...and you're actually not preventing procreation because there is no woman. \n\nGod understands that people have freewill and are generally 'weak'. God wants people to live according to his wishes, but he also understands that it is difficult.
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Here's the reference from which most people conclude that mastrubation is wrong:\nhttp://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=1&chapter=38&version=31&context=chapter\nThey draw an analogy between what Onan did (ejaculating without the intent of procreation) and mastrubation (which is just that).  However, some scholars believe that God put Onan to death because he did not fulfill his responsibility to his late brother's wife (in spite of being told to do so by God himself).  There are also other parts of the Bible that suggest that semen causes things to become impure, like this one:\nhttp://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2015:17\nAs far as I know, the Christian restriction on mastrubation is a recommendation inferred from the Bible.  The case against mastrubation is not totally clear, but there's enough room for doubt as to its acceptability.  I hope this answers your question!
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No, and I don't understand why people keep asking this quesion.  There is absolutely nothing wrong with masturbating and it can be good for you, especially if you aren't getting lucky.
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its a valid question.  i don't think it is sick or inappropriate.  it seems unlikely that, being male, he wouldn't have ever.  on the other hand, people claim that mastrubation is a sin and jesus committed no sins.  i guess it basically boils down to whether you believe only in the historical jesus (as i do), or believe in the literal truth of the bible and a divine jesus.  \n\ni'm afraid that the discussion is going to have to end with each group simply asserting the belief of their camp, unless there is any further evidence one way or the other - bible passages, historical testimony, archaeological evidence, etc.
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Yes it's sinful, it's called lusting, and yes it's completely human. And because we're human, we're going to sin. I would suggest praying for this guy the next time you start to fantasize. Instead of thinking of him in lusty situations, lift him up in love. And of course you're still going to have desires. But you know what? Jesus did too. And he made it through unscathed. So my advice - just focus on Jesus. And pray for your future spouse. Pray for God to take the desires away. Talk to him about it - because he knows - he's been there. :)
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There's nothing inherently wrong with it, but there -is- a proper time and place.  As long as it doesn't become an addiction and rule your life, have fun.\n\np.s. to rockin_96: The word is mastUrbating, not mastErbating
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The bible says LITERALLY that lust is a sin.  Your reasoning is very good...  It is ok to appreciate someone for their body, but not to follow up on it.
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I am impressed and delighted by all the answers u got body and i rejoyce at the truth that comes out of all these beautiful mouths.(except maybe cronin1848!!)\n\nYes I do my brother and personaly it is sex orientated!(nothing extraordinary I asure u!) But the more I seek God with the help of the sacrement and the more I C that I will one day, soon, be liberated from this particular chain, cause my Love for God is growing and my desire for sin is making more and more unhappy!\n\nDo not put ALL ur energy on stopping satan...Seek God only via his beloved son, our Jesus Christ...AMEN
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Sex was created to feel good for reproduction purposes. Sex feels fantastic (with the right person!) so the human race will never die. Masturbation is used for self fulfillment so I do think it is a sin. we were put on earth to be fruitful not fruit juice all in hand (lol it was funny to me) for a female if you've had penetration and your hymen is no longer there then you're no longer a virgin but if you're just rubbing your c.l.i.t then you're still a virgin whether you c.u.m or not doesn't "de-virgin" you its the actual penetration and no its not the same as fornication self pleasure controls you to limit who you have sex with...trust me 9 out of 10 you will please yourself better anyway
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Masturbation is really not dealt with at all in the Bible, so there is little basis for calling it a sin.\n\nMany people will come up with all sorts of contorted logic, but as long as it is used as an occasional stress reliever, I can't see any biblical prohibition.  However, as with any other appetite, if it gets out of hand (no pun intended) you risk violating the first commandment by making it your god.
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It is very healthy to masturbate.  Everyone needs a little release now and then.  It could be sexual fustration, stress you name it.  When mastrubating you can explore all sensual feelings.
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It's Normal, Healthy and Okay to Masturbate!\n    eve and adam Masturbation can be defined as self-stimulation to cause sexual sensations. The use of the word masturbation usually suggests that the person is manipulating his or her genitals to the point of intense pleasure or orgasm. (Orgasm refers to a period of intense excitement in which genital muscles enter in to a series of highly-pleasurable contractions or movements).\n\n    While masturbation can involve another person, most of us think of it as a very private act. According to some health care providers masturbation allows a healthy way to express & explore your sexuality and to release sexual tension without all the associated risks of sexual intercourse. Health professionals generally agree that this private touching is a natural, normal mode of self-exploration and sexual expression. Unfortunately, after the excitement of the moment has passed, many people find themselves filled with guilty and or shame.\n\n    Why all this guilt and shame? Actually, from American History.\n\n    A little bit of American History:\n    Our attitudes about masturbation have deep roots for sure. Around the turn-of-the-century, some adults were so against masturbation that they forced their daughters to wear gloves made of a steel-wool-like material (like Brillo pads) at night and to put a powder on their genitals that made them painful to touch. They made their sons wear metal chastity belts at night that made it painful to have an erection. During the 1820s male masturbation was prevented by piecing the foreskin with a wire and soldering the ends together. Boys and girls were discouraged from masturbation by the threat of blindness, madness and illness. Of course, all of these are not true.\n    Of course, the subject of masturbation was taboo years before the United States was created. All kinds of chastity belts and other devices were used to prevent masturbation, probably as far back in history as you can go. This will vary from culture to culture.
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Masturbation is good for you.  It relieves stress and tension and it makes you feel good,  It helps you to figure out what really gets you off, what kind of touches, strokes, which in turn will help your boyfriends, husband....you can guide them to make you feel right.  The fact that is is bad, is an old stupid catholic thing, and I think the sin was making so many people feel that is was wrong.  What does it hurt?  Nothing, it only helps.  Not to mention the fact that a woman masturbating.....is totally HOT, and a MAJOR erotic turn on.
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Some people quote the bible as saying its wrong to "spill your seed", but that's just stupid. There is nothing wrong with masterbation and it hurts no one.  It's also a great way of getting to know your own body.
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i see what you're saying, and i feel the same way a lot of times, i too am a Christian virgin. i will say that lust is wrong, as all these guys have.\n\nhowever, Christ calls us to a relationship with Him, and to walk with Him daily. really, if we just live in His grace, thats all we need to do. if masturbating comes naturally when you're walking with Him and it seems like it's not tearing you from Him, go ahead. as paul says, "everything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial... i will not be mastered by anything" (1 corinthians 6:12). pray about it, and make sure sexual desire isn't mastering you. paul also says in galatians 5 that it is for freedom that Christ set us free, and under the grace and will of God we don't have to live in fear of the law, because following the law doesn't make us Christians or perfect or whole or fulfilled - Christ does. so listen to Christ and the way He expresses Himself in all kind of different forms, and don't be tied to legalism and whether or not there's a black and white solution for everything. normally there's a lot of gray areas, and thats why Christ doesn't want us to follow the law, He wants us to walk with Him and be free in Him.\n\nit also says in galatians 5 that one of the ways the Spirit of Christ expresses Himself in our lives is by developing self control within us. and what i've discovered is that a good way to develop self control is by disciplining yourself (with His help) to stop masturbating if it is controlling you and if it does makes you more free when you're not doing it. its also freeing, when the urge comes on, just to say "satan, i don't have to listen to you. Christ has set me free, now, so i don't have to listen to you anymore and i don't have to look to this kind of pleasure to fulfill me. get away, in the name of Jesus."\n\nthen just search your heart for His words, and don't be afraid to pray about it, a lot.\n\nlove in Christ, may He give you guidance to know what to do, and the grace to accept His love and forgiveness when you don't listen to Him, because nobody does perfectly.\n\n:)\n\n\nwww.myspace.com/shoobadablam