Is Celibacy Good?

[Neutraligon]

Source. People have this strange ability to separate time for family and time for the world. You know, like when they go to work every day.

Here. There are more hours in a day for work without a spouse and family.

Which simply means that people who are married are more likely to have a better balanced day. People do need a break, and compassion fatigue is a thing.

[Western Fardelshufflestein]

God sounds kinda like a douchebag imo.

That was Old Testament God. Before he went to rehab.

Are we saying that Jesus was the cure? AAW YISS.

[Salus Maior]

I mean, unless we want to suddenly stop having children I would advise against universal celibacy.

It's certainly good for those called to it.

[Cordel One]

That was Old Testament God. Before he went to rehab.

Are we saying that Jesus was the cure? AAW YISS.

DIdn't Jesus hang out with poor people and angrily flip some rich peoples' tables over? Idk much about him but thta's kinda based.

[Sundiata]

Why is all the fun stuff a sin to religious people? Why does god care about sex yet do nothing about atrocities?

The worst atrocities known to us began in the hearts of people. A virtuous life can be very fun. For example, the virtue of patience is associated with positive outcomes pertaining to games especially, quality of life, and human relationships.

[The republic ofTexas and northern Mexico]

Are we saying that Jesus was the cure? AAW YISS.

DIdn't Jesus hang out with poor people and angrily flip some rich peoples' tables over? Idk much about him but thta's kinda based.

Yes to the first
And the second is kinda true, he attacked people turning the temple into a foe market.
But back on topic, it’s kind of good and kind of not good, it depends on the person.

[Sundiata]

DIdn't Jesus hang out with poor people and angrily flip some rich peoples' tables over? Idk much about him but thta's kinda based.

Yes to the first
And the second is kinda true, he attacked people turning the temple into a foe market.
But back on topic, it’s kind of good and kind of not good, it depends on the person.

Let's start with the good from your perspective.

[Genivaria]

What do you mean? It's great to have friendships where you're not being hit on or someone stops talking to you because they're expecting "more" from you. Celibacy maintains that stability on your end as an individual, allowing for beautiful relationships.

What type of friends do you have Sun?

If your friends know that you are choosing a life of celibacy or that you're asexual and your 'friends' choose to hit on you anyway, than you need to really jettison those toxic people from your life.

[Eahland]

If I'm going to be a sinner anyway, I might as well indulge in the fun sins

Well, you don't have to be. You can have a lot more fun being virtuous.

Dude. I've had sex. And I've had no sex. The having sex was a lot more fun.

It's also necessary to carry on the species, and, if I recall correctly, that's something that your imaginary friend actually commanded you to do.

[Genivaria]

Why is all the fun stuff a sin to religious people? Why does god care about sex yet do nothing about atrocities?

The worst atrocities known to us began in the hearts of people. A virtuous life can be very fun. For example, the virtue of patience is associated with positive outcomes pertaining to games especially, quality of life, and human relationships.

I mean....so did the best righteous acts, so I'm not sure what your point is.

[Genivaria]

If I'm going to be a sinner anyway, I might as well indulge in the fun sins

Well, you don't have to be. You can have a lot more fun being virtuous.

Ah yes....'''virtuous'''.

[Sundiata]

Well, you don't have to be. You can have a lot more fun being virtuous.

Dude. I've had sex. And I've had no sex. The having sex was a lot more fun.

It's also necessary to carry on the species, and, if I recall correctly, that's something that your imaginary friend actually commanded you to do.

Yes, within the fruitful context of marriage.

[Genivaria]

Dude. I've had sex. And I've had no sex. The having sex was a lot more fun.

It's also necessary to carry on the species, and, if I recall correctly, that's something that your imaginary friend actually commanded you to do.

Yes, within the fruitful context of marriage.

Or other consensual relationships yes.
Look we get it, you're not comfortable with sex, and that's okay.
You do you man, but stop trying to diminish relationships outside of your absurdly narrow definition.

[Eahland]

Dude. I've had sex. And I've had no sex. The having sex was a lot more fun.

It's also necessary to carry on the species, and, if I recall correctly, that's something that your imaginary friend actually commanded you to do.

Yes, within the fruitful context of marriage.

Yeah, you might want to try reading what it actually says.

And in any case, sex in the context of marriage is still not celibacy. So I can cite chapter and verse saying God wants you to fuck. (Genesis 1:28, Genesis 9:7) What have you got that trumps a direct command from your god?

And I guess you're not going to try to back up your absurd claim that not having sex is more fun than having sex.

[Cordel One]

Why is all the fun stuff a sin to religious people? Why does god care about sex yet do nothing about atrocities?

The worst atrocities known to us began in the hearts of people. A virtuous life can be very fun. For example, the virtue of patience is associated with positive outcomes pertaining to games especially, quality of life, and human relationships.

Many people use religion as an excuse to commit atrocities and many nonreligious people have done great things off their own morals. Besides, I'm nonreligious and I have patience.

DIdn't Jesus hang out with poor people and angrily flip some rich peoples' tables over? Idk much about him but thta's kinda based.

Yes to the first
And the second is kinda true, he attacked people turning the temple into a foe market.
But back on topic, it’s kind of good and kind of not good, it depends on the person.

He doesn't seem like a big capitalist.

[Thepeopl]

Well you would have a zero chance of contracting sexually transmitted diseases so that is a plus for celibacy.

That isn't completely accurate. Pubic lice can be spread by close contact/ contact with infested clothes/ infested bed linen.

[Genivaria]

Well you would have a zero chance of contracting sexually transmitted diseases so that is a plus for celibacy.

That is false actually, celibates can still contract std's through any transfer of fluids.

[Genivaria]

The majority of people having sex are married people. It's difficult to directly serve all of humanity in work, when you're more preoccupied with your spouse and family.

Source. People have this strange ability to separate time for family and time for the world. You know, like when they go to work every day.

"GODDAMN YOU TWO NOT ON MY DESK!"

[New haven america]

If you're going to make outrageous claims, you're going to have to provide proof.

The majority of people having sex are married people. It's difficult to directly serve all of humanity in work when you're more preoccupied with your spouse and family.

Weird, last time I checked the rates for sex in a marriage drops almost exponentially after the first 1-3 years.

[New haven america]

Well you would have a zero chance of contracting sexually transmitted diseases so that is a plus for celibacy.

Because as we know, HIV/AIDS in blood transfusions totally wasn't a massive issue during the 80's and 90's.

[Genivaria]

The majority of people having sex are married people. It's difficult to directly serve all of humanity in work when you're more preoccupied with your spouse and family.

Weird, last time I checked the rates for sex in a marriage drops almost exponentially after the first 1-3 years.

Sounds about right to me, when you have a full pantry you're not stuffing yourself with every meal as if it might be your last.
I imagine having a willing and available sexual partner makes the view towards sex not so desperate.

[Western Fardelshufflestein]

Are we saying that Jesus was the cure? AAW YISS.

DIdn't Jesus hang out with poor people and angrily flip some rich peoples' tables over? Idk much about him but thta's kinda based.

Yes. The table-flipping is one of my favorite parts ever.

[Thepeopl]

Dude. I've had sex. And I've had no sex. The having sex was a lot more fun.

It's also necessary to carry on the species, and, if I recall correctly, that's something that your imaginary friend actually commanded you to do.

Yes, within the fruitful context of marriage.

Nope. God stated:I will put enmity between you and the woman,
and between your offspring and her offspring; (gen. 3:15)

This clearly shows the children of Eve aren't the children of Adam. And visa versa. Which is rich considering they we supposed to be the only (first) two people.

[Neanderthaland]

DIdn't Jesus hang out with poor people and angrily flip some rich peoples' tables over? Idk much about him but thta's kinda based.

Yes. The table-flipping is one of my favorite parts ever.

When someone asks, "what would Jesus do?" Just remind them that flipping-out and chasing people around with a whip is not out of the question.

[New haven america]

DIdn't Jesus hang out with poor people and angrily flip some rich peoples' tables over? Idk much about him but thta's kinda based.

Yes. The table-flipping is one of my favorite parts ever.

A lot of Jesus' schtick was basically "Fuck Rome's social values."

Which makes it really weird that Europe and the West in general has been trying to preserve Roman social customs and norms for the past ~1500 years.