Thoughts on Self Abuse
Posts addressing the effect of LDS teachings on masturbation
The Illustrious Burden of the Sharp-Toothed Snail
How a simple teaching can profoundly effect the life of a child. What does it mean to break this cycle.
Mission President Lecture on Self Abuse
A Mission President berates a group of missionaries about masturbation and blames their lack of success in the field on their sin. An important thing to be aware of if you send your sons on a mission.
The Cycle of Misattributed Victory Over Self-Abuse
Older Mormon leaders feel justified in lecturing young men about masturbation and may feel that their life of righteousness has helped them control their own tendency to ‘self abuse’. Certain biological factors cannot be igored which provide an alternative explanation.
A Latter-Day Tragedy: Suicide Over Masturbation
The story of Kip Eliason who ended his life after being unable to abstain. Examining the teachings of LDS leaders may explain why he saw suicide as a real option. Echoes of Blood Atonement.
