Do Christians Masturbate?

Do you masturbate?

  • Yes!

    Votes: 212 93.4%
  • Sometimes...

    Votes: 9 4.0%
  • Not at all.

    Votes: 6 2.6%

  • Total voters
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Chrysippus

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Obviously for this question we don't have anything more to work with beyond what is reported and what is likely given that we can't track the sexual behaviors of massive number of people to be sure all of them masturbate at some point in an extended period of time.

Let's get to the point: do you honestly believe all people masturbate? Naturally this is not the same as if they have ever masturbated. The language of the question suggests a behavior with at least some regularity.
Not worth a serious reply.
 

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Much of the ethics of the Jewish and Christians scriptures were not limited merely to the principle of no-harm. They are replete with teleology.

Okay... I don't see how that changes masturbation into a "sin". Under which philosophical/ethical theory does masturbation become a "sin", except where religious doctrine interprets under Divine Command Theory?

And in that case, I counter that the religious interpretation ignores the facts and creates an artificial divine command.
 
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Ah yes, my religion is better than another/than yours. Another hater of Islam...

Crysippus, for someone who takes ever opportunity to show hate to anything Christian, you are quick to pronounce judgment.

Since you appear to be sheltering the Islamic faith, could you point out what redeeming qualities you find there?

megalophallolatry...

:)

so do I!...
does masturbation necessarily involve hands touching and grips on your cock?...
when you fan your excitment hands free... is it still masturbation?...
thank you...

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The answer is yes (or no). The whole thing about masturbation can get very silly if not put in perspective.

It would be like discussing whether taking a pee should feel good or not. Or should you avoid looking at your dick when taking a pee so that you don’t have any erotic pleasures occur.

As noted earlier in this discussion, the Christian scriptures do not discuss masturbation. The scriptures simply state that we should worship the creator and not the creation. But just as with many other topics, religions and religious leaders have been quick to fill the vacuum with their own opinions (and distortions).

Individuals raised under orthodox “works based” religions are most often the victims of guilt where anything sexual is concerned. Even Planed Parent Hood becomes a bit preachy about masturbation when it recommends in a study that it is something that should be done in private (implying that there is a guilt issue to be dealt with).

As a sidebar, the Planed Parent Hood report also says masturbation occurs most often in young adults ages 25 – 29. I doubt anyone on LPSG would agree with those findings. Drop those numbers to ages 15 –22 and there might be some credibility to the study.
 
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Crysippus, for someone who takes ever opportunity to show hate to anything Christian, you are quick to pronounce judgment.

Since you appear to be sheltering the Islamic faith, could you point out what redeeming qualities you find there?



Alcor

The answer is yes (or no). The whole thing about masturbation can get very silly if not put in perspective.

It would be like discussing whether taking a pee should feel good or not. Or should you avoid looking at your dick when taking a pee so that you don’t have any erotic pleasures occur.

As noted earlier in this discussion, the Christian scriptures do not discuss masturbation. The scriptures simply state that we should worship the creator and not the creation. But just as with many other topics, religions and religious leaders have been quick to fill the vacuum with their own opinions (and distortions).

Individuals raised under orthodox “works based” religions are most often the victims of guilt where anything sexual is concerned. Even Planed Parent Hood becomes a bit preachy about masturbation when it recommends in a study that it is something that should be done in private (implying that there is a guilt issue to be dealt with).

As a sidebar, the Planed Parent Hood report also says masturbation occurs most often in young adults ages 25 – 29. I doubt anyone on LPSG would agree with those findings. Drop those numbers to ages 15 –22 and there might be some credibility to the study.
I'm Christian and i do it religiously
 

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for someone who takes ever opportunity to show hate to anything Christian, you are quick to pronounce judgment.

Since you appear to be sheltering the Islamic faith, could you point out what redeeming qualities you find there?
An exaggeration which you cannot prove: I do NOT take ever(y) opportunity to show hate to anything Christian.
If you can't prove that I take 'every opportunity', then you do not speak the truth.

Second 'sheltering the Islamic faith'? Look at your diction: 'sheltering'? Not 'defending', not 'advocating'?
Hmmm, you've got something psychological going on there...

Islam is a religion, Christianity is a religion, Judaism is a religion, Buddhism is a religion, Hinduism is a religion, and it's not the religions I have issues with, it's the hypocritical behavior and the prejudice of their adherents.

As you yourself said 'As noted earlier in this discussion, the Christian scriptures do not discuss masturbation... But just as with many other topics, religions and religious leaders have been quick to fill the vacuum with their own opinions (and distortions).' You are always quick to step up with your opinions/distortions.
 

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Meaninless goobledygook.

Why must you always interject unhelpful remarks into other people's conversations?

It's not meaningless. Here, I'll explain the meaning. Teleology is an idea that creatures and their parts and actions have a certain proper purpose and end. Whatever you think of teleology I think that's a fair definition. Seeing this, I don't think it is controversial to say that much of the thought in the Jewish and Christian scriptures is teleological. I can provide some examples of what I have in mind if you think you can somehow make that into a controversial understanding (though I suspect in many cases you just do that to be edgy).
 

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Why must you always interject unhelpful remarks into other people's conversations?

It's not meaningless. Here, I'll explain the meaning. Teleology is an idea that creatures and their parts and actions have a certain proper purpose and end. Whatever you think of teleology I think that's a fair definition. Seeing this, I don't think it is controversial to say that much of the thought in the Jewish and Christian scriptures is teleological. I can provide some examples of what I have in mind if you think you can somehow make that into a controversial understanding (though I suspect in many cases you just do that to be edgy).
I think you'd better do that.
 

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Why must you always interject unhelpful remarks into other people's conversations?

It's not meaningless. Here, I'll explain the meaning. 1.) Teleology is an idea that creatures and their parts and actions have a certain proper purpose and end. Whatever you think of teleology I think that's a fair definition. Seeing this, 2.) I don't think it is controversial to say that much of the thought in the Jewish and Christian scriptures is teleological. I can provide some examples of what I have in mind if you think you can somehow make that into a controversial understanding (though I suspect in many cases you just do that to be edgy).

Not quite: 1.) teleology is the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by postulated causes. 2.) And much of JudeoChristian scripture is not: so what?
 

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I may be wrong but from my understanding it is that the lust fullness (porn, your imagination) that is considered sinful (and I am not quoting anything).

It is not addressed. My assumption is about separating masturbation from lust. One can masturbate and ejaculate without porn, etc. Not the easiest - but take care of it in the morning and it will be easier.

I cant speak as to what others do.
 

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How do you figure?

Easy: all men masturbate: show me one verified example of someone who doesn't/hasn't.
If you're referring to this:
1.) teleology is the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by postulated causes.
2.) And much of JudeoChristian scripture is not: so what?
Malakos is defining teleology in such a non-standard way as to be unworthy of a reply.
Also when he writse 'much of JudeoChristian scripture is not'
a.)what the fuck does he mean?
b.) that JudeoChrstian is not (teleological)?
This is chopped liver, pace my Jewish friends.
 

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While masturbation may interfere with the admonition "be fruitful and multiply", it may also teach an adolescent that sex feels good. And for Heaven's sake, this planet is already overpopulated, so stop being so fruitful already! ;-)
Most doctors will agree that regular sexual activity is healthful, but for those who are single or in a sexless marriage, regular masturbation is the logical practice.
 
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I am a Christian ( of sorts ) , and have been jerking off since i was 11 . If the catholic church is to be believed on the subject , i should have a pair of fucking binoculars grafted to my eyes . I wouldn't worry , our God is well aware of our imperfections , besides which , there are some real lousy bastards among his flock , that require his attention , and are fully deserving of his wrath .
 
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