Christian Sexual Sacrifice

310 Words1 Page
bulb-icon

Recommended: Sexual ethics in Christianity

According to Christianity sexual purity is a treasure that should be closely guarded and highly valued. The Christian teachings proclaim that remaining pure is an act of honoring God, that every Christian should do. The gift of sex according to Christians should only be given to the spouse after and throughout marriage. However, sexual purity can be restored when one confesses their sins to God. Christians are taught to fight any and all forms of sexual temptation to uphold the values of purity. Buddhism, in stark contrast, does not subscribe to an eternal god. Sex is not linked to any higher power or Supreme Being. Its uses focus mostly on personal pleasure and the pursuit of happiness. There is no concept of sex as a sin in Buddhism.

Show More
Related

  • Santeria Blood Sacrifice Summary

    896 Words  | 2 Pages

    Ebó is a ritual offering or sacrifice as dictated by divination. Ebó is one of the cornerstones of the Santeria religion, and it is the tool that we have been given by the Orishas to change our fate and return our lives to a balanced and healthy state.

    Read More

  • Looking for Tolerance in a Postmodern World

    662 Words  | 2 Pages

    Upon reading first Corinthians 6:18-20, “Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body. Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body” (

    Read More

  • A Study of Candomble Sacrifice Rituals

    4472 Words  | 9 Pages

    In Sacrifice: Its Nature and Functions, Henri Hubert and Marcel Mauss describe the rites and rituals usually surrounding sacrifice in a religious context. They attempt to create a method for studying sacrifice according to the consecrating rituals that surround the act itself. According to Hubert and Mauss, it is these rituals which define the sacrifice; a sacrifice without these rituals would indeed be meaningless and empty. These rituals shape the sacrifice into what it is.

    Read More

  • Analysis Of Aristophanes On Love

    770 Words  | 2 Pages

    Sex need not solely be done for the purpose of reproduction. Sexual relation between same-sex couples for satisfaction and pleasure are completely acceptable and a phenomenon designed by God as opposed to the biblical belief of sex being a method to only reproduce.

    Read More

  • Sacrifice In Othello

    1891 Words  | 4 Pages

    Sacrifice is a reoccurring idea over the four texts studied this year. Sacrifice is giving up something you value and this is shown through the compare and contrast of these four texts. All texts chosen show similar but different forms of sacrifice. A Walk to Remember written by Nicholas Sparks demonstrates the idea of sacrificing your reputation, where Landon sacrifices his popularity to pursue love with Jamie who doesn't share the same reputation. This compares with Othello written by William Shakespeare as Othello sacrifices his own life to preserve his reputation. Billy Elliot directed by Stephen Daldry, shows sacrifice for others. Jacky, Billy’s dad’s sacrifices his entire upbringing and beliefs in order for Billy to achieve his dream

    Read More

  • Creative Writing: Empire Island

    845 Words  | 2 Pages

    I awoke in a cold sweat, with a bad feeling in my gut. Unable to shake it, and subsequently fall asleep, I decided to take a shift on the guard tower. Sitting up, with a grunt, I dragged myself out of bed, and towards the door. As I stumbled out into the street, and turned to face the tower, the pain doubled, but I shook it off as eating some bad pork.

    Read More

  • Saint Augustine’s View on Sexuality

    2833 Words  | 6 Pages

    The famous bishop of Hippo, St. Augustine, is claimed as a cornerstone of Christian theology by both Catholics and Protestants. Many of his views are regarded by Christians as authoritative interpretations of the Bible because they have withstood heated debate throughout the centuries. Christians ought to ask, however, whether such allegiance is justifiable in all cases. Augustine's idea of sex after matrimony, for example, is very narrow, restricting actions and emotions married Christians today consider part of the beauty of intercourse. A logical assertion then, is that Augustine's view of sexuality, as delineated in many writings, is a response to his life of sensuality prior to salvation; therefore, his idea about the intent for sex within marriage stems more from his former sin than from Biblical perspective.

    Read More

  • Mahayana Buddhism: A Barbaric Society

    1378 Words  | 3 Pages

    Kurtis Shaeffer gives his personal insight on this, “For example, some tantric rituals involved violations of alimentary rules, by requiring the consumption of forbidden meats or foul substances; others condoned the use of alcohol and other intoxicants; still others were devoted to sex” (Shaeffer 156) While he later addresses that these might be taken in a more figurative manner, one still notices that these actions are all prohibited by the monastic community. Monks are known for their celibate vows and their disinterest in worldly pleasures. Tantric practitioners however, view this problem is not desire itself, “Tantric Buddhism accepts the idea found in many Buddhist texts that Buddha’s have overcome desire, but holds that the path to extinction of desire does not necessitate its suppression” (Powers 260). Basically, Vajrayāna Buddhism focuses on using the energy of desire into a way that contributes to the path to awakening. While Monks try to suppress desire, Tantric Buddhists see desire as a tool that if used correctly can be very beneficial to you. For instance, the practice of sexual yoga, as described by our head T.A. unites method (man) with wisdom (woman) in an act of union which allows for higher spiritual awakening. While, no monks would take part in this, these tantric yogis view sexual yoga as powerful technique that has a significant impact on spiritual awakening. Without a doubt, one understands that there are different routes to becoming a Buddha, although some might push the boundaries of what might be acceptable in

    Read More

  • Sacrifice In The Old Testament And The New Testament

    1279 Words  | 3 Pages

    Since the Fall, it has not been possible for the individuals on earth to live without sin and enjoy the presence of God based on their own moral purity. In order for human beings to be free of sin, God commanded sacrifices to be given. There are many sacrifices that take place within the Old Testament and the New Testament. The idea of sacrifice is not fully established or clarified until the book of Leviticus and when these scriptures were understood then it would be made clear that they would eventually lead up to the ultimate sacrifice and atonement that was accomplished through the death of Christ in the book of Hebrews.

    Read More

  • The Sacrifice of Life

    931 Words  | 2 Pages

    A simple definition of sacrifice is to give up something for the sake of something else, whether it is for another human life, for an idea, or even for a belief. “She was 17 years old. He stood glaring at her, his weapon before her face. ‘Do you believe in God?’ She paused. It was a life-or-death question. ‘Yes, I believe in God.’ ‘Why?’ asked her executioner. But he never gave her the chance to respond. The teenage girl lay dead at his feet.” (DC Talk 17) This example of a sacrifice really happened at Columbine High School in Littleton, CO, on April 20, 1999. In the story Iphigenia and in today’s society, justification can be found in favor of the sacrifice of life for the lives of others, for the sake of one’s country, and for one’s religious beliefs.

    Read More

  • Argumentative Essay On Sex Before Marriage

    1133 Words  | 3 Pages

    Having sex can lead to some life changing situations such as undesirable pregnancy or sexual transmitted diseases. Despite the emotional and physical damage, spiritually it can damage our relationship with God, our body is a sanctuary we should treasure and take care of. In the Bible, the apostle Paul wrote by inspiration of God in his letter to the Corinthians, "Now the body is not for fornication." (I Cor. 6:13). Sex is characterized in the dictionary as “human sex other than between a man and his wife: sex between unmarried individuals.” The Lord goes further in how He feels about unmarried people and sex relations. "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortions, shall inherit the kingdom of God” (Cor. 6:9 & 10). God feels that sex before marriage is viewed as a wrongdoing in other words known as sinful. Another contributing factor is to prevent unplanned pregnancy and HIV/STD’s. Statistics say that using condoms can prevent such risk, but using

    Read More

  • Chastity in Today's Society

    398 Words  | 1 Pages

    In today’s society chastity has become less of a standard in most cases. The topic of sexual morality is a rising conflict with people of all ages. Sexual morality is mandatory in becoming a strong Christian.

    Read More

  • Sexual Imorality

    1448 Words  | 3 Pages

    In addition, their opinion also differs on the solution to the sexual immorality. Paul offered an effective solution for people to avoid sexual morality—getting married. “But because of the temptation to immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband”( 1 Corinthians VII: 2). Paul admitted that people may encounter temptations due to their physical desire, but there is a way to prevent sexual immorality from happening—that is the marriage. Rather than “ being aflame with passion, it is better for people to get married because indulging in lust may lead to greater loss, for example preventing people from getting into the kingdom of the god or bring punishments from the god to those offenders. “ It is well for a man not to touch a woman”( 1 Corinthians VII: 1). Touch a woman does not only mean normal physical contact, but having sexual relationship with her instead. Of course, Paul did say that it is better for people to stay celibate as compare to having sex because having sex is regarded as a form of distraction from the dedication to the god. However, Although having sex is not favorable according to Paul, but having sexual behavior within in a marriage is permitted at least. Therefore, as Paul suggested that instead of burning and being attempted, getting married is an excellent way to have sex legally and avoid sexual immorality at the same

    Read More

  • Premarital Sex: The Consequences Of Primarital Sex

    1297 Words  | 3 Pages

    In christianity, the Holy Bible states that: “... the marriage bed should be kept pure, for God will judge... all the sexually immoral” (Heb.13:4). In this context, keeping the marriage bed holy suggests abstinence from sex before marriage while sexually immoral refers to any unacceptable sexual acts particularly premarital sex. Thus, it is also

    Read More

  • Premarital Sex

    1081 Words  | 3 Pages

    There are a lot of religions prohibit sexual intercourse before marriage. Catholic churches say that according to the Bible, premarital sex is named as fornication which literally means the action of sexual activity between the unmarried couples. Catholic believes that sex is a powerful gift which is given by God f...

    Read More

More about Christian Sexual Sacrifice

Open Document