I've always wondered - Is this still a sin?
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In the strictest religious terms yes. But when does a marriage really start after we sign to tell everyone else that we are married, or when we know it for our selves.
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You are assuming a lot.  I'm neither sinful nor full of shame, I live in a world of light and I try to walk with God everyday.  It's a joyful walk, not one of shame and desperation.\n\nI feel I must follow God, otherwise my life would be in the potty by now lol.  I need His hand on my life, or I'll just mess it up very bad.
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I don't think it is a sin.  I love beer, and I do not feel that it is a sin to drink it -- only to abuse it.  \n\nHowever, it is not important what I think.  What do YOU think?  Why do you feel guilty?  If you feel it is a sin, then yes, for you it is a sin.  \n\nPersonally, I think you can abuse (gluttony) pretty much anything in life.  Gluttony is where the danger is.
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I, for one, work with my family daily to not say this as well as other things that sound similar to things relating to Jesus.  But I want to say also that I chose not to call someone else something that I could be as well.  Think about it, has any one of us, even the best of us, ever been able to completely follow the 10 commandments at all?  The Bible states to even look at someone in a lustful way is the same as committing adultery.  I would never commit adultery but who is to say that when I was a teenager and looked at the boys I went to school with I did not think that way unknowingly.  You understand I hope.  I will never call someone a hypocrite, I want to love the sinner and hate the sin and leave everything up to God =)  Best wishes and Happy Resurrection Day!!!
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I just wish somebody would define "sin".  The Bible does advise us against drinking too much - but is it a sin or just a really bad idea?  Of course, anything you do to hurt somebody else while intoxicated is wrong.  We do tend to hurt others when we drink too much, so I think that drinking too much leads to "sinning".  Perhaps drinking isn't wrong in itself, but drinking when you know that it has lead you to hurt others in the past is wrong.
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No.  It is not wrong, and it never has been.  It's always been a societal and religous preference, not a matter of ethics.
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Yes, but what is really the definition of "Sin" anyway ? We all have pet peeves don't we ?
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I'm sorry to hear that you stumble in this area, but I assure you that all of us fall short.  And remember that there is no condemantation for those who are in christ.  The bible says that we should confess our sins to one another and then we may be delivered.  Short answer...yes, it's a sin.  And not only that those impure thoughts are the breeding ground for all those things that you mentioned you haven't done yet.  But there is hope.  I suggest that you pray for God to reveal to you who to confess this sinto...could be your pastor or even an elder who loves you but will hold you accountable.  Have them to pray with you.  Stay away from all media that wll entice your weakness.  Stay away from the people that ignite any impure desires.  Pray without ceasing and God will deliver you.
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First, are you truly saved?  Have you accepted Jesus as your savior and applied His blood to cover your sins?\n\nSexually, He says fornication is a sin.  What you want to do..is sinful.\n\nRead your bible, speak to your pastor...that's better than a lot of answers you'll find here.
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I'm a Christian, but I'd be that Christianity declares that about 90% of sex is sinful.  I can't see how it was a sin to sleep with my wife a few months before we were going to get married anyway...Sex is not a dirty little act that should be shunned by everyone...but the church thinks so.
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SEX IS NOT A SIN IN ALL OF HIS FORMS!!! That's all! So so simple! If you want to do it, just do it! If you do it before or after marriage has no diffence! JUST ENJOY IT!!!
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No, it's not a sin. In the Lord's prayer, "Give us this day our daily bread." which means "Give me food."\n\nIt's not a sin to ask for a guy as long as you don't an him sexually and for no other purpose. The bible speaks of how it's good to marry.\n\nI'm not an expect at this, though. I recommend asking your priest or pastor. But that's my two cents on it.
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There is no sin in such a thing. That sounds like legalism to me. As well as quite foolish. The bible never specified this to be wrong.\nPaul only mentioned a womans hair is her glory. Not so as to not cut it.
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As an elder of a congregation, I believe that I can answer this for most men.  I believe that most men would answer "no" to the question.  However, if men were being honest in their answers, they would probably say "yes".  You see, man by nature, is sinful.  And "sin" is in everyone's life somewhere.  I would like to believe that a Christian man would be honest enough to admit sin, but also to know that if they've asked for forgiveness, then that sin no longer exists in their life.   Hope this sheds some light.
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I really don't think it's an issue of what's wrong or right or if you "sin" that's a bad thing.  The point of all the preaching is about what is best for you spiritually.  The people that do the preaching have turned it into what's bad and good and make it a morality issue.  \n\nReally, what you need to think about is what does sex do to you.  Promiscuous sex solely for seeking pleasure can run the risk of addiction, disease, etc., and isn't good for the soul or heart.  In a karmic sense, sex in marriage as an expression of love is less of an attachment - meaning one is less likely to get caught up in it and with love and responsibility of the marriage it kind of nullifies the lust from sex.\n\nSo the question is what is your spiritual quest or goal?  Nothing?  Just getting to heaven?  Or do you want to become a saint?  If you just want to get to heaven then I don't think sex in marriage or with commitment and love will keep you from that.  If you're looking to be a saint then letting go of desires and being celibate is probably necessary.
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Is it a sin to be attracted to the same sex?  No.\nIs it a sin to act upon that attraction?  Yes.\n\nIs it a sin to be attracted to a woman that is not your wife?  No.\nIs it a sin to act upon that attraction?  Yes.
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I agree...it is NOT ok. \n\nGod loves the SINNER, but hates the SIN. The Lord gave you all the words to say for this, and I can't say anything else, lol. \nThis world needs to see the Light of Jesus and I pray that these posts continue to do just that. :)