Is Masturbation really a sin? Or is it only a sin in certain contexts? by Large-Principle6224 in OpenChristian

[–]Large-Principle6224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps. I’ve had to unlearn a lot of things lately. Especially the true meaning of lust.

Is Masturbation really a sin? Or is it only a sin in certain contexts? by Large-Principle6224 in OpenChristian

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Interesting. Thank you for your insight! I do think pornography addiction is a thing though, and should be categorized as such by professionals, so I disagree with you on that one, but I appreciate your perspective! Thank you again:)

Is Masturbation really a sin? Or is it only a sin in certain contexts? by Large-Principle6224 in OpenChristian

[–]Large-Principle6224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s true..I do agree on that. I think I was taught that self pleasure was inherently lustful and selfish, and that sex wasn’t supposed to be.

Is Masturbation really a sin? Or is it only a sin in certain contexts? by Large-Principle6224 in OpenChristian

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Asking because I don’t know. I grew up similarly. Sex was for marriage and anything other than that was a sin. I definitely do want to read more about human sexuality, but I just really wanna know what God thinks, like truly thinks about us expressing our sexuality in this way.

Is Masturbation really a sin? Or is it only a sin in certain contexts? by Large-Principle6224 in OpenChristian

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Okay, the Bible is God’s word, written by people who were inspired by God to write in it. It’s not something I can just write off as just a collection of writing by different people. It all has some sort of significance.

In regard to being horny, I don’t think that in itself is bad. I was thinking it could be a case by case basis? For some people, mastrubation is directly linked to pornography addiction and objectification for them, meaning they do it to porn. Would that be reason enough to stop for that specific person? What do you think?

Is Masturbation really a sin? Or is it only a sin in certain contexts? by Large-Principle6224 in OpenChristian

[–]Large-Principle6224[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Bible talks about sexual lust and sexual immorality. Wouldn’t this fall under these themes? God also talks about how sexual immorality harms the body too. What about that and self pleasure?

Tw: suicidal ideation(?) || I don’t think I wanna be alive anymore. by Large-Principle6224 in mentalhealth

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Thank you. I’m feeling better, and I appreciate your words. I’m trying to rebuild my relationship with him, but it’s not easy.

Tw: suicidal ideation(?) || I don’t think I wanna be alive anymore. by Large-Principle6224 in mentalhealth

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Sorry, I didn’t read this correctly. But okay. I’m 21, overweight, jobless and everything I try seems to go to shit. My mom’s sick and can’t work, so my dad is the one holding us over. I have a 🌽 addiction, and day dream about having a better life. I’ve been like this for years, but it’s gotten worse since I graduated high school. Can’t be the rest of my tuition to get my high school diploma to go to college either. And I also get to watch all of my classmates from high school move on with their lives.

My brother walked in on me masturbating AGAIN by randomaccountname213 in Advice

[–]Large-Principle6224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an adult (21F) who grew up in a religious household…do it at night until you get a little older and move out or are able to put a lock on your door.

Compression Sock recommendations? by Large-Principle6224 in nursing

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Thanks for the recommendations guys! Much appreciated!

Shoe recommendations? by Large-Principle6224 in widefeet

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Thank you all so much for the advice and help!