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I don't understand, why do Christians not like Masturbation or porn
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RE: I don't understand, why do Christians not like Masturbation or porn
October 25, 2015 at 6:01 am
It has much to do with the much older concept of Askesis, which is supposed to give you purity and to steer you away from worldly matters to something more spiritual. Christianity didn't invent it. The idea has been around for centuries at least when they jumped the train.

Other than that, supressing sexual instincts is a powerful tool of control. If you brand natural needs a sin and you are supposed to be the only remedy, people have to flock to you in order to be saved.
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RE: I don't understand, why do Christians not like Masturbation or porn - by abaris - October 25, 2015 at 6:01 am

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