Aonkuuse:
this is the problem of human beings, they always want to make issues out of nothing, why did God create a man with private parts and went ahead to install hormones in human beings

Emmanystone:
I was having this chat with some friends about Sex in marriage. They were of the opinion that sex is completely Carnal. One said, the only Holy thing in Sex is because it was ordained and instituted by God. But, the act of it is Carnal.

I totally disagreed, saying everything about sex is Holy. A very deep ordinance that goes far beyond man. I said, sex is worship. When a man and his wife are engage in sex, God sees them just the way He sees them at the alter worshipping Him.

One asked me a question which threw me off. I tried to wriggle myself out of it, i couldn't

This is the question she asked, 'If Sex in marriage is not carnal (pls bare in mind that Carnality is anything done outside the dictates of God), Why did God command that a man should not have sex with his wife during Fasting and Prayer?

Have you, as a Christian ever wondered why the Holy Spirit through Apostle Paul said we should abstain from sex during fasting and prayer?

Pls contribute your thoughts.

Aonkuuse:
this is the problem of human beings, they always want to make issues out of nothing, why did God create a man with private parts and went ahead to install hormones in human beings

sonofluc1fer:

True, private parts are meant to be shared.

godisgood200:

I guess not.

Emmanystone:
Calling in MuttleyLaff, Ronpet777, Butterflylion/ Butterfly1on, Budaatum Ishilove my babe.

Emmanystone:

This is the question she asked, 'If Sex in marriage is not carnal (pls bare in mind that Carnality is anything done outside the dictates of God), Why did God command that a man should not have sex with his wife during Fasting and Prayer?

MuttleyLaff:
Invite to:
Sarassin, bloodofthelamb, petra1, MizMyColi, connectikut89, Goshen360, nuclearboy, JMAN05, LoJ, Mujtahida, Jozzy4, shadeyinka, walls01

Sarassin:


Completely unrelated. The good Lord commanded, "Go forth and multiply" How do you comply with God's commandment if not by the act of marital conjugation? Christianity generally perceives fasting as a half-measure of penance and a half measure of supplication therefore consumation of the sexual act during fasting could be considered counter-intuitive to the aims of fasting. But one cannot then make that leap that ergo, abstention from the sexual act during fasting renders the act Carnal.

Emmanystone:
I was having this chat with some friends about Sex in marriage.
They were of the opinion that sex is completely Carnal. One said, the only Holy thing in Sex is because it was ordained and instituted by God. But, the act of it is Carnal.

I totally disagreed, saying everything about sex is Holy.
A very deep ordinance that goes far beyond man.
I said, sex is worship. When a man and his wife are engage in sex, God sees them just the way He sees them at the alter worshipping Him.

One asked me a question which threw me off. I tried to wriggle myself out of it, i couldn't

This is the question she asked, 'If Sex in marriage is not carnal
pls bare in mind that Carnality is anything done outside the dictates of God),
Why did God command that a man should not have sex with his wife during Fasting and Prayer?

Have you, as a Christian ever wondered why the Holy Spirit through Apostle Paul said we should abstain from sex during fasting and prayer?

Emmanystone:
Pls contribute your thoughts.
Well, i asked the Holy Spirit and He gave me an answer, but let me hear from others first.

Sarassin:
Completely unrelated.
The good Lord commanded, "Go forth and multiply"
How do you comply with God's commandment if not by the act of marital conjugation?
Christianity generally perceives fasting as a half-measure of penance and a half measure of supplication therefore consumation of the sexual act during fasting could be considered counter-intuitive to the aims of fasting.
But one cannot then make that leap that ergo, abstention from the sexual act during fasting renders the act Carnal.

Emmanystone:
Nuclearboy is no longer in Nairaland.

Emmanystone:

Mia Caro, Christians didn't come up with the idea of no sex during Fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit did.

Aonkuuse:
this is the problem of human beings, they always want to make issues out of nothing, why did God create a man with private parts and went ahead to install hormones in human beings. so why should sex be carnal in marriage?

Emmanystone:
Mia Caro, Christians didn't come up with the idea of no sex during Fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit did.

Sarassin:
Really, well Cara Mia what do I know?

Aonkuuse:
this is the problem of human beings, they always want to make issues out of nothing,
why did God create a man with private parts and went ahead to install hormones in human beings.
so why should sex be carnal in marriage?

Mujtahida:
All religions try to regulate and control sex with deceptive words like 'holy', 'carnal', 'sinful' etc.
Nature just goes on on its way and doesn't give a damn about the artificialities contained in religious books.

Emmanystone:

Mia Caro, Christians didn't come up with the idea of no sex during Fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit did.

MuttleyLaff:

My thoughts are, I know for myself, that after burrowing, I just want to instantly roll over and sleep
Thank God for prolactin, oxytocin and melatonin
So, if I am fasting and praying, it will be an unwise move for me to consider poking the nest

Mujtahida:
The holy Spirit did not. Millenia before Christianity, it was known in various Buddhist and Hindu sects that men should abstain from sex during periods of spiritual exercises like fasting.
In Yoga a man can experience orgasm without ejaculation. Abi Holy Spirit dey Buddhism?

MuttleyLaff:
I have shared my thoughts and experience
Whats the objective reason behind why these Buddhist and Hindu sects advise that men should abstain from sex during periods of spiritual exercises like fasting?

Sarassin:
Hmmm...@bolded I bet Mrs Mutters is none too pleased with that!

Emmanystone:

Mia Caro, Christians didn't come up with the idea of no sex during Fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit did.

MuttleyLaff:
Want is not the same as do
One doesnt leave HRH in positions not to be pleased about

Ishilove:
My good sir, focus

Mujtahida:
The essence of the seed is ten times greater than the essence of the blood.
There's sperm in every cell in a man's body.
The sperm is called the life force.
Iis believed that keeping it in the body keeps a man spiritually sharp.
It enhances spiritual sensitivity and alertness.

Emmanystone:
I was having this chat with some friends about Sex in marriage. They were of the opinion that sex is completely Carnal. One said, the only Holy thing in Sex is because it was ordained and instituted by God. But, the act of it is Carnal.

I totally disagreed, saying everything about sex is Holy. A very deep ordinance that goes far beyond man. I said, sex is worship. When a man and his wife are engage in sex, God sees them just the way He sees them at the alter worshipping Him.

One asked me a question which threw me off. I tried to wriggle myself out of it, i couldn't

This is the question she asked, 'If Sex in marriage is not carnal (pls bare in mind that Carnality is anything done outside the dictates of God), Why did God command that a man should not have sex with his wife during Fasting and Prayer?

Have you, as a Christian ever wondered why the Holy Spirit through Apostle Paul said we should abstain from sex during fasting and prayer?

Pls contribute your thoughts.

Well, i asked the Holy Spirit and He gave me an answer, but let me hear from others first.

MuttleyLaff:
Didnt you see what my dear sire Sarassin was insinuating?
Just because I admitted, I want to immediately roll and sleep, doesnt mean I do it.
Every bloke knows about this, or is it only me?

Ubenedictus:
I wasn't invited but I'll drop my 2 cent.....

sex in marriage is holy and covenantal, it is the God given means of sustaining and renewing the marriage covenant, it is both desired and commanded by God.

Emmanystone:

Mia Caro, Christians didn't come up with the idea of no sex during Fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit did.