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Is masturbation a sin?

Discussion in 'Self Improvement' started by LawOfAttraction, Jan 17, 2019.

  1. LawOfAttraction

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    For those that aren't religious this probably might not pertain to you and I understand humans have their differences. But, for those that are religious, do you think masturbation is a sin if your not married.

    The reason why I ask this is because for lots of people like me use my faith as a motivation to continue on nofap.
     
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  2. Hros

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    It is. The Jewish views regard the story of Judah (son of Jacob)'s second son, Onan, as the first Torah mention of the wrongfulness of M.
    The Talmud also posits the sinful nature of MOing.
    By Jewish law, it's not allowed to MO, whether you're married or not.
     
  3. johndoe117

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    I think religions encode rules that will be helpful. For instance, we all agree that masturbation has many negative effects. In a culture, the system evolves to support these religious rules because it's a deterrent against the negative practice. I would advise you to discover religion and spirituality in an organic and natural way.
     
  4. GratifiedSlave

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    In Islam, It is considered a major sin to masturbate and to have sex before marriage.
     
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  5. bobross

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    If you need ask, then yes. Some answers are givem by the very action of asking. What is sin anyway, if not consciously doing something bad? Religion should not be taken as a set of rules, 'do this, don't do that, or burn', it's a guide to better ourselves. When you ask 'is doing this bad?', it's you subconsciously trying to justify something. I don't think sin is absolute, I believe the same action done by two people could be sin for one and not for othet. Do you think masturbation is good? Why yes, why not, this answer is for you to decide, being honest to yourself
     
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  6. Nainz112

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    i am an ex muslim and i have always an equillibrium between my religious and irreligious mind.
    this is because i am a student of science,everyday i am astonished with scientific process whatever it may be
    but that doesnt mean i hate religion,i still love it.
    if i were not a muslim i would never realized how religion works

    by the way
    why not to see my point of view on masturbation?
    to me masturbation is not good and if you are religion then you must treat it as sin.
    if you see imams(in islam)they live a healthy life without masturbation and what you get here clue of people who live happily and healthy without masturbation.they dont die without it.
    similarily you can see many busy people who doesnt even care about masturbation

    now from a biological point of view you can live also without it ,nightfall can auto take responsibility of your biological needs if you believe.
    and further in this age masturbation is directly proportional to amount of porn consumed.
    to reach to high excitement you make a porn mistake.

    i think masturbation must be eliminated by all.

    because our life is big and
    "masturbation is not who we are".

    go and talk to your best friend or make someone laugh,the happiness you recieve is nirvana.
     
  7. The Bible was originally written in Hebrew. When we look at the the word "sin" in Hebrew it is "hata", which means "to miss the mark". This is a term originating from archery. The mark is not some kind of rule which if broken will trigger punishment. It's simply a target to shoot for. In this context an ideal to be inspired by and try to attain.

    It is a figure of speech. Most of the bible is written by using figure of speech, which these days is obsolete. That in combination with the fact that it has been translated so much through times means that original meaning of Christianity is very much lost.

    It's simply guideline which if followed will lead to better life. The same way as eightfold path in Buddhism for example. Most Christians don't even know this fact, they think sin is some rule that if broken will be punished. They think it's something shameful. Something immoral. While in fact it's none of those things. This is toxic brainwashing done bye the Church to shame and fear people into submission, so they could use the name of Jesus for their own greed for power and wealth.

    For me masturbation is not wrong or immoral, but it is a sin. Sin in a sense that it is a failure to hit the mark. To live in my highest possible state of consciousness is the target. If we let lust and other sensory desires to run our life then it bring us in our lower consciousness. This sin't about morality, it's simply about rising our vibrations so to speak.
     
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  8. LawOfAttraction

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    Thank you so much! I don't know if I could've heard a better explanation. Yes I agree because God doesn't operate the same way most people think. He doesn't just punish people and for a certain sins. He rather gives lessons for guidance too. It about perspective. I also never thought of nofap as a way to raise you consciousness, but I'm glad I know that now. How long on Nofap do you think it will take to for my vibration to completely change, therefore resulting in attracting better energy and having more capability with my mind?
     
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  9. LawOfAttraction

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    Yes I agree. There is just a lot of videos on how fapping is not a sin so I get confused.
     
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  10. LawOfAttraction

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    Ok, you made up my mind. If "sin" is a guide to better ourselves in our realm then I decided that it is a sin because clearly masturbation doesn't have nearly as much benefits as nofap!
     
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  11. LawOfAttraction

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    I appreciate that. Personally I am not sure on what category I am in Christianity because I am raised in a Catholic family that goes to church every weekend, but I feel that there are a lot of things in Christianity and Catholicism that are twisted and it's not truly the way that my God wanted me to live. I'm just trying to find the base roots of how my God wanted me to live instead of priest twisting the words sometimes. Sorry for the little rant, just wanted to get that off my chest somewhere.
     
  12. LawOfAttraction

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    Is it considered masturbation because Onan actually penetrated but just pulled out?
     
  13. LawOfAttraction

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    Yes, and that's my goal. Do you have a specific view?
     
  14. I was also confused. but I have realized both musterbation and sex are highly addictive in nature. Musterbation ignite the fire of random sex. So it is best to put out the fire before it become uncontrollable.( this is totally my openion).
     
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  15. LawOfAttraction

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    Yeah true. I don't want to be one of those sex junkies and eventually lead to looking at other woman when I get a wife. Thanks for the support!
     
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  16. I think some people here have wached to many hollywood movies the church is not some evil cult that brainwashes people into submission but rather teaches peace and love
     
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  17. LawOfAttraction

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    Oh yes, I know.(don't know if this is directed towards me). I go to church every weekend and I love the peace and scriptures said, but I'm just saying that sometimes the words of God can be twisted.
     
  18. It wasnt and I dont have a problem
    with what you said
     
  19. DarkClaw89

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    This is fascinating! LawOfAttraction - I in no way want to shake/challenge your faith in any way, but just wanted to share something about Catholicism (which you may or may not already know - and it sounds like you're a little suspicious of the institution anyways). The Catholic church has a long history of fetishizing and commodifying Sins. People would literally pay the church and receive an 'IOU' for entry to heaven. Literally a ticket to heaven. I'm not religious in any way, but I have a fascination with religion, history, culture, etc. - and I love the above quote from IAM because I feel like it sheds light on the original meaning of the concept and how it was meant to be practiced.. Also love your decision to interpret M as a sin based on your belief that God wants you to live a better life. Really cool stuff, thanks for sharing.
     
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  20. golyadkin

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    "Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery: but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart"
    Matthew 5, 26-27.
    If you can fap without broke this...
     
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