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by HungryGuy on January 8th, 2006

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If traditional Christianity considers sex to be inherently sinful, then why did God choose sexual reproduction as the mechanism for us to reproduce?

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  • by Shabba on January 8th, 2006

    Shabba

    In reply to Hungry Guy: I respect your opinion, but remember this is the biblical answers section, and the bible says that sex is only allowed (and therefore sinless) within marriage. To expand on this, the Jews used to have a year-long engagement which was pretty much the beginning of the marriage. There was no sex in this period. Only after the wedding was it 'consummated'.

    There is a section in the books of the law in the bible that, although not in exact words, does forbid even fornication - if a man takes a woman (virgin is another translation) and has sex with her, there were two scenarios. If it was rape, then the man had to pay a ransom to the parents, for she had been defiled. If it was consentual, then both were to be stoned to death for bringing wickedness into the nation.

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    In reply to Alatea: but then Christianity doesn't always represent God, does it? ;-)

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    Nowhere in the bible is sex itself inherently sinful, and any theology or belief saying it is, fostered by the traditional churches, is completely man-made.

    Sex was designed to be shared by a man and a woman in the bonds of a married relationship. I do not believe it was put there 'just for reproduction'. The intimacy and bonding that a sharing sexual relationship can harbour between husband and wife is clear evidence of its goodness. By linking procreation with such a pleasurable and bonding expreience, it gives even greater joy to the wonder of bringing forth children. What a wonder it is to know that in sharing this experience you have also been able to create a life!

    Sin enters sex the minute you take the marriage partner out of it. Why? Because it then becomes selfish. Why do men go chasing other women? Why do they look at porn and masturbate and cheat and pay for whores? It all comes down to ME. Me me me me. Chasing after other women is lusting after them and the pleasure they can give you. Viewing porn and pleasuring oneself with it is purely and completely selfish. There is no giving in that action, and all it does is foster more and more selfishness. Even in relationships that involve porn, it becomes selfish. People 'can't get turned on' without it. What? Your wife/husband is no longer good enough? "I didn't say that?" Yes you did. By the very act of saying you need porn to get turned on, then you are saying that your spouse doesn't turn you on... Get the drift?

    Sex was designed to be a loving, giving act that cements the marriage relationship, not just banging bones to get a load off your mind. To use sex as a tool just for your own pleasure and release is cruel, selfish and hurtful.

    On the contrary to the question, in a loving marriage, sex is one of the holiest acts we can commit with our spouses. That's why God gave it to us, both for pleasure and for reproduction.

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  • by Alatea on January 9th, 2006

    Alatea

    Christianity considers almost everything “sexual” to be sinful, especially if it doesn't fit well with the control mechanism to keep followers in line. Many Christians (not all) believe God is the great punisher. Guilt from any violation of God's will as far as His will is interpreted by Christianity has messed up a lot of people. Many religions make sex or self-pleasure a shameful thing and then we wonder why people cannot handle love, sex and passion in marriage or any other relationship that calls for intimacy. Even homosexuality causes alarm within Christianity when in fact the Bible doesn't condemn it. It does however, condemn child rape and prostitution as stated in Leviticus.

    If God had wanted that sex takes place only for reproduction He would NOT have created orgasms or erotic bliss. Those aren’t needed for reproduction. It's often said that marriage is legal sex and all other sex is illegal. God did not create something that delights Him only to make it conditional or forbidden. Sexual love is a gift and we are created as intensely sexual beings. Having sex in order to "use" another human being is wrong. Using people is wrong but sex isn't. If Christians believe sexual expression is for the sole purpose of reproduction then they've missed the boat and have little understanding of the experience.

    Christianity often says sex is a wonderful thing but let's not talk about it in church or sex is dirty so save it for marriage. These conflicting messages make for confusion and guilt. Sex is only one expression of love, how dare anyone be denied or be told its purpose is for reproduction and only within the bonds of matrimony.

    Lust IS desire and Christians deny this one too. If we didn't desire we'd just expire. Men/Women to suit their particular needs invented the concept of God as an extension of them. They THINK they know exactly who God is and what God wants and have burdened others with their interpretations.

    My own belief - When God dwells in a heart no one can remove it or manipulate it. I believe God did not create us as sexual beings for the sole purpose of reproduction but added that component to compliment a beautiful loving sexual experience. If we were robots as many are within any given religion we'd do exactly as religious rules demand. When the guiding force is God alone it brings freedom from man-made restrictions.

    Edit - Accused now of misrepresenting Christian beliefs means people actually do just that.The question was "general" so it was answered in a "general" way and reflects well "general" Christian thinking. If you can prove otherwise and not from just your own viewpoint then do so. Your views, opinions and teachings are not exclusive. Therefore, other interpretations within Christianity doesn't mean that they misrepresent Christianity itself. To misrepresent Christianity (Christ) in any way would be to deny Jesus. Do the accusers claim to be Christian?

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  • by Joshua Zambrano on February 7th, 2006

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    Shabba answered this one very well but I have a few things I'd like to add. As Shabba pointed out, the Bible never says sex in itself is sinful. God created sex a blessing to be found within His ordained instition of marriage between 1 man and 1 woman, inside of marriage.

    To those who ask why God made sex to give us pleasure while making restrictions, let me ask you this: Just because God gave us 2 hands capable of killing other people, should we use them that way? No. There are right uses and wrong uses, and God has told us what they are.

    God gives good gifts and asks that they be used in good ways, if we use them for evil, then it's OUR fault, not His. To see my post on what the Bible says about homosexuality:

    http://www.answerbag.com/a_view.php/42291

    God created us male and female for a reason, and the only reason for a guy to leave his family is marriage.

    Mark 10:2 And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.
    3 And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?
    4 And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.
    5 And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
    6 But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.
    7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;
    8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.
    9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
    10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter.
    11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.
    12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.

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  • by Anonymous on March 7th, 2006

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    To make love is not a sin, but the bible does say "do not go out and lie with one just for the pleasures of the flesh"

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  • by Answers101 on February 18th, 2006

    Answers101

    Traditional Christianity does not "consider sex to be inherently sinful."

    Speaking as Christan, myself, and not other people, God created sex to be enjoyed within holy matrimony, which simply means that God condones sexual intercourse within the one-woman/one-husband paradigm provided that it is natural, biblically-based sexual intercourse.

    Any one who condemns sexual intercourse as being "inherently sinful" has misread and misinterpreted the Bible because God does NOT condemn monogamous, married couples from engaging in sexual intercourse with each other.

    There is scriptural evidence to support that God condones (i.e., accepts) monogamous, married couples from engaging in natural sexual intercourse.

    Scriptural evidence is available upon request.

    I hope this helps to answer your question!

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  • by ...trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. on May 5th, 2007

    ...trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Although there are some denominations that teach this, I don't believe that sexual intercourse is inherently sinful but natural and part of God's creation. Premarital sex, adultary, sodomy, and other sexual immorality are the things that are sinful. Sexual intercourse is good and pleasing to God if it is inside of a godly marriage. I hope that this helps. Thank you and God bless you!

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