Expert: Brenda Martin - 2/22/2009

Question
I am 14 years old and I am Roman Catholic... I have a very close relationship with God but I am not sure about one of my religions beliefs.

Do you know if masturbation is against my religion?

I appreciate your time in answering my question!!

Answer
Hi there Alison, I dont know if your religion would say its wrong, but God says it is--

Masturbation is a form of uncleanness. It can make a person a ‘slave to various desires and pleasures,’ and it fosters attitudes that can be mentally corrupting. (Titus 3:3) At the same time, self-masturbation is not a form of gross sexual immorality, such as fornication. (Ephesians 4:19) Hence, if a Christian has a problem with masturbation,they need not conclude that they have committed the unforgivable sin. The key is to resist the urge and never to give up the fight.

Anything that deliberately arouses immoral thoughts (while single) is obviously unclean in God's eyes.But God understands that Masturbation is one of the toughest fights a young Christian could have.

all the best
Brenda