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'''Onanism''' is a [[sin]] which was committed by [[Onan]], who was punished by [[God]] for committing it (Genesis 38:7-10). The exact sin is subject to dispute. A popular intrepretation is that Onanism is engaging in [[sexual intercourse]] dishonestly by not permitting [[human reproduction|reproduction]]. This act is considered sinful by the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. The traditional [[Jewish]] view suggests the sin may have been in disobeying an order from God, or even the lack of putting the family needs before his own. Onanism can also refer to the sin of self abuse.

'''Onanism''' is an act [[Onan]] committed when he was commanded by God to fulfill his brotherly duties with his dead brother's wife. Onan dishonestly circumvented the process of [[human reproduction|reproduction]]. Onan was punished by [[God]] for committing his dishonest act (Genesis 38:7-10).

 

Whether the act of onanism is a [[sin]] is subject to dispute. The [[Roman Catholic Church]] and other poular sources interpret this passage as a condemnation of [[sexual intercourse]] which does not permit [[human reproduction|reproduction]]. Thus, the [[Roman Catholic Church]] considers onanism (including self abuse) to be sinful. The traditional [[Jewish]] view of the Biblical passage suggests that Onan's sin may have been in disobeying an order from God, or even the lack of putting the family needs before his own.

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