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To: sthguard

Onanism is usually defined as the improper use of the sexual faculties; that is, for sexual pleasure without being open to the possibility of life.


116 posted on 01/03/2012 12:56:18 PM PST by dangus
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To: dangus

It doesn’t matter how “Onanism” is “usually defined”. What matters is the context of the Biblical passage where the sin of Onan is discussed.

As previously mentioned, the context of Genesis 38 is that Onan failed to honor his family duties by providing offspring for his deceased brother. That passage doesn’t provide a blanket condemnation of withdrawing during sex.


119 posted on 01/03/2012 2:38:46 PM PST by Turtlepower
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