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A question to MATURE Christians

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I just want to ask the opinion of mature Christians in here. Well, sometimes I am having trouble if being in this site (and being nude) is right or wrong. A voice in me says that it's ok, but another says that it is not.

Also, as a Christian and a young adult, I am struggling with masturbation. Any thoughts about this?

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Is it writen in the bible?

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Well, one could argue that masturbation is not explicitly stated in the bible (though there is one story that pictured this) but upon reading my bible I learned that having lustful thoughts (which causes us to masturbate) is a sin. And we know that no matter how big or small a sin is is still a sin in the eyes of God.

(I answered my own question lol. but still want to hear the opinion of co-Christians in this site)

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That is your interpretation
I respect that

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Well, it's not just an interpretation though. It is explicitly said in the bible (no interpretations needed. it's said as it is)

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I agree with Pearl on this also. We just had a sermon this weekend on how people take the laws of God and add to them. Then they force those new laws on others making them feel that they have sinned. I struggled with nudity for a while when I became really involved in my church. I have since realized that as long as I am not lusting after people on this site or where I am with other nudist, I am not sinning.

Also part of me thinks that if we were really meant to be clothed, God would have made Adam and Eve create some type of clothing.

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I try to respond with my opinion about it. I claim that, being Catholic, I may have a different feeling and opinion than some of you. Surely masturbation is a wrong behavior (although all or almost all of them do it) and as such avoided with the help of prayer. As men are subject to sin (small or big as it is) but we have the chance to have God's forgiveness. This does not mean that we must persevere in a behavior that is known to be wrong. Coming to nudism, I think it is essential to distinguish the fact of being naked in a "clean" manner by deliberately raising thoughts of sin to those who see us.
If I'm nude in a clean and innocent way and there is not in me going to cause other people I do not think there are problems. Unlike the case if I'm naked with the will to perform and cause sinful thoughts to those who see me.
Not all the people I have seen on this site have this concern, indeed many confuse, in my view, nudism with exhibitionism or provocation. I think this is wrong. So if my naked being is without malice I do not think it's wrong, but if it is my voluntary intention to cause (wrong) reactions in the others is incorrect.
I conclude by saying that I translated how I'm publishing with google in the hope that translation will be true to my writing. I always attach the original text in Italian and greet everyone with affection.
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Provo a rispondere con la mia opinione al riguardo. Premetto che, essendo cattolico, posso avere una sensibilit e un'opinione diversa da alcuni di voi. Sicuramente la masturbazione un comportamento sbagliato (anche se tutti o quasi tutti la commettono) e come tale evitato con l'aiuto della preghiera. Come uomini siamo soggetti al peccato (piccolo o grande che sia) ma abbiamo la possibilit di avere il perdono di Dio. Questo non vuol dire che si debba perseverare in un comportamento che si sa essere sbagliato. Venendo al nudismo penso sia fondamentale distinguere il fatto di essere nudi in modo "pulito" al voler suscitare deliberatamente pensieri di peccato in chi ci vede. Se io sono nudo in modo pulito e innocente e non c' in me intenzione di provocare altre persone non penso ci siano problemi. Diverso il caso se io sono nudo con la volont di esibirmi e causare pensieri peccaminosi in chi mi vede. Non tutte le persone che ho visto su questo sito hanno questa preoccupazione, anzi molti confondono, a mio modo di vedere, nudismo con esibizionismo o provocazione. Penso che questo sia scorretto. Quindi se il mio essere nudo senza malizia non credo sia sbagliato, ma se mia volontaria intenzione causare reazioni (sbagliate) negli altri non corretto. Concludo dicendo che ho tradotto quanto sto pubblicando con google nella speranza che la traduzione sia fedele al mio scritto. Allego in ogni caso il testo originale in italiano e saluto tutti con affetto.

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https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/masturbation-guide#2

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God would be please you sitting on an Elephant...not bent over looking at camera or in stripper dresses.

I'm sorry you feel that way, but you are entitled to an opinion. However, considering that this may not be the best group for you.

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I too often see concerns, particularly from professed Christian men condemning women, and men too, who appear in photos with their legs spread or genitals in the foreground. It seems to me, then, they fear their own lustful thoughts when observing spread legs or genitalia prominently displayed.

Yes, pornography focuses upon the genitals but genitalia is not inherently pornographic.

I feel your open naked displays are not pornographic at all Pearl but I suspect I'm in the minority based upon the reactions normally posted about such unashamed nakedness and openness.

I feel I should be fully honest by stating I do not profess to be a Christian but more an agnostic regarding the existence of a superior creator or being known by many names , depending upon one's religious beliefs. I do respect Christian beliefs of love for mankind.

Jim

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Also part of me thinks that if we were really meant to be clothed, God would have made Adam and Eve create some type of clothing.

He did in Genesis 3:21. Not arguing one side or the other here, I've wondered the same things and had the same thoughts as the OP here and I've grown up in church all my life, but I still love being nude. Just thought it was interesting that you said that, I was like, "Well, actually..." lol

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