Masturbation is not a sin, and neither are ‘lustful thoughts’. Most christians misinterpret Matthew 5:28.
Is masturbation a sin? I’m 17 and I have been doing it for a long time but I don’t know if I’m hurting God. I have stopped from doing it for about 3 …
A frank look at masturbation and why it should not be condemned out of hand.
Q: My husband and I have been married over 12 years. We recently learned in a Bible study class that masturbation is a sin. This is the only way that I am able to reach climax. Are they implying that it is a sin to masturbate alone, or is it okay with your partner? I need some clarification, because
Below is a brief summary of some of the issues dealing with this subject. I hope it might help. This is one of those hot buttons on which there is a great deal of disagreement and what is given here by no means touches all the bases.
Question: “Masturbation – is it a sin according to the Bible?” Answer: The Bible does not mention masturbation or state whether or not masturbation is a sin. The passage most frequently associated with masturbation is the story of Onan in Genesis 38:9–10. Some interpret this passage to say that
Answer: There are four reasons why everyone automatically knows by instinct and by nature that masturbation is a mortal sin against both nature and God.
The Bible does not directly come out and say “Masturbation is a sin”. Where is my evidence? What are the principles I draw on to say masturbation is a sin?
Ellen White identified a host of diseases resulting from masturbation, which she called “secret vice.” It is now known that the very diseases she mentioned result from zinc deficiency, a problem associated with “secret vice.”
Dear Grace: What is the Catholic Church’s teaching on masturbation? Is it viewed as a mortal sin or as a venial sin? Could it prevent us from getting