The Bible vs. Sex

[KillahBee]

Tension exists for cowards who do not have the testicular fortitude to think, act, and deal.

You are weak, and will always be weak. Someone needs to play the "prey" role.

 

[H_T_]

i like to think of God as a big baseball fan. and i think what he wants most is effort. as long as you're playing hard, all is good. try and play by the rules. if ya don't, you get benched. or suspended. or traded to a team in the 9th Circle of Hell....

 

[heatherrae]

i like to think of God as a big baseball fan. and i think what he wants most is effort. as long as you're playing hard, all is good. try and play by the rules. if ya don't, you get benched. or suspended. or traded to a team in the 9th Circle of Hell....

lol...you're such a goofball

 

[javaguru]

The Bible also says to stone to death unruly children, you can sell your daughters into slavery, and put to death those who work on Sunday......Not the best modern guide to morality...just sayin'.

 

[H_T_]

lol...you're such a goofball

you don't think god watches ball? it's the only pure sport left....

 

[heatherrae]

you don't think god watches ball? it's the only pure sport left....

I think she watches HGTV. =-)

 

[rykertest]

When it comes to important things in your life, the Bible would be the last thing I got my advice from.

dumbest thing to come out of your mouth.

 

[paradox]

I am caught between 2 poles, and there is quite a bit of tension going on.
I'm not asking for advice or an answer, because I know thats not something that internet forum strangers can give for this. But I'm making a point that this tension exists in society, and am wondering if it has been true for anyone else, and how they've dealt with it.

The Bible makes it clear that premarital sex (or fornication) is not something that should be condoned.

Granted the book was written 2000 years ago, and many things in the Bible can be dismissed as cultural, but premarital sex is emphasized as wrong quite a few times in the Bible, and no cultural component is expressed. Furthermore, many Christians believe the Bible is completely inspired by God, and was designed to be relevant today as well as yesterday.

Sex is something that with birth control and proper std prevention can be a very enjoyable activity between 2 consenting individuals. It is the ultimate physical expression of affection in a relationship, an expression of intimacy, and nearly everyone considers it to be a factor in creating a healthy relationship between lovers (some need to test drive that part before marriage and some wait until they are married to their lover until they have it.)
Sex feels completely natural. Even when not in a relationship it still feels darn good.

But the Bible places such a huge restriction on sex. If one isnt going to have sex until they are married that might sound fine and all, but if they never get married, (say because they dont find the right person or whatever) then they wont ever get to experience sex.
And to marry just to have sex would seem very foolish, so that isnt a possiblity either.

It's not that the Bible is opposed to sex all the time, its just that it feels like it distorts it by making it all sacred and everything (which feels less natural to save it that long). It can only be had in a special situation (man and wife) and in all other situations its considered wrong.

Anyways, I'm not married, so it sucks to have to choose between 2 great things, the Bible and sex, and I wonder if anyone else has dealt with this tension before and knows what I'm talking about.

Have you considered fucking farm animals?

 

[rykertest]

I am caught between 2 poles, and there is quite a bit of tension going on.
I'm not asking for advice or an answer, because I know thats not something that internet forum strangers can give for this. But I'm making a point that this tension exists in society, and am wondering if it has been true for anyone else, and how they've dealt with it.

The Bible makes it clear that premarital sex (or fornication) is not something that should be condoned.

Granted the book was written 2000 years ago, and many things in the Bible can be dismissed as cultural, but premarital sex is emphasized as wrong quite a few times in the Bible, and no cultural component is expressed. Furthermore, many Christians believe the Bible is completely inspired by God, and was designed to be relevant today as well as yesterday.

Sex is something that with birth control and proper std prevention can be a very enjoyable activity between 2 consenting individuals. It is the ultimate physical expression of affection in a relationship, an expression of intimacy, and nearly everyone considers it to be a factor in creating a healthy relationship between lovers (some need to test drive that part before marriage and some wait until they are married to their lover until they have it.)
Sex feels completely natural. Even when not in a relationship it still feels darn good.

But the Bible places such a huge restriction on sex. If one isnt going to have sex until they are married that might sound fine and all, but if they never get married, (say because they dont find the right person or whatever) then they wont ever get to experience sex.
And to marry just to have sex would seem very foolish, so that isnt a possiblity either.

It's not that the Bible is opposed to sex all the time, its just that it feels like it distorts it by making it all sacred and everything (which feels less natural to save it that long). It can only be had in a special situation (man and wife) and in all other situations its considered wrong.

Anyways, I'm not married, so it sucks to have to choose between 2 great things, the Bible and sex, and I wonder if anyone else has dealt with this tension before and knows what I'm talking about.

I would strongly encourage you to look for feedback in other forums or avenues, the majority of the people here have a negative view of the bible and/or Christians.

Remove the bible from the equasion for a moment and look at it this way. With so many STD's, some fatal, and with the problems of unwanted pregnancy, it seems like a smart move to wait doesn't it? No, that's not the "cool" thing to do. It's lame to hold out and do it when it's right.

I beleive the bible and I had premarital sex. I regret it to this day. Not because it didn't feel good, it felt great. It was amazing and I'm happy to say my GF at the time was quite happy too. I apparently knew what the heck I was doing. lol But looking back, I wish I could say that the only woman I've been with is my wife. Society has cheapened sex anymore and its' not special, it's just to "get off". Sex in marriage can be all you want it to be. Carnal, sensuous, romantic, lust filled, etc, etc.

We are so bombarded with the pressure to do it, we just do it to get it over with, not to relish it. You can of course still go to heaven if you have premarital sex, but the bond you could have with your future wife, and her with you, thats pretty special isn't it? I for one think it is, but I would bet I'm in the minority.

 

[rykertest]

The Bible also says to stone to death unruly children, you can sell your daughters into slavery, and put to death those who work on Sunday......Not the best modern guide to morality...just sayin'.

Thats the OLD testament you nitwit.