Toward a Biblical Approach to Masturbation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20331968 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James R Johnson (0000-0003-3242-9146, Ontario Bible College Willowdale. Ontario, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1982 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 137-146 |
| Publication date | 1982-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychology and Theology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-6471 • E-ISSN: 2328-1162 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/009164718201000204 |
| OpenAlex | W2792376208 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 5 |
Evangelical viewpoints regarding the almost universal phenomenon of masturbation range from unqualified acceptance to unqualified rejection, yet there is little evidence of a thorough biblical foundation for these views. To help meet this need, this study evaluates the issue of masturbation within the corneal of six major objections employed by those who condemn it on biblical grounds. These objections are found to provide limiting principles, but they do not support universal condemnation. A key biblical text is proposed to support a relatively neutral attitude toward masturbation. A fully biblical approach must consequently include both tolerance and the limitations imposed by God's Word
Computer security · Epistemology · Foundation (evidence) · Key (lock) · Limiting · Phenomenon · Political science · Viewpoints · Computer Science · Engineering · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Law · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,11 |
| Citation span | 1982 - 2008 (27) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |