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| − | '''Onanism''' is | + | '''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). |
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| + | 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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Revision as of 03:50, October 29, 2008
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 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 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.