Posted by Lionheart on October 07, 2000 at 21:33
In Reply to: Is it a sin? posted by PottyGirl on October 07, 2000 at 17:45
Hi, Pottygirl!
I LOVED your story about the Chicago Loop! Thanks for telling us about it. I think that girls have a great excuse for public accident exhibitionism by blaming it on being scared witless on extreme thrill rides. If there is such a thing as reincarnation, and I come back as a girl, I intend to lead one wet life, I can tell you!
To get to your more serious issue, I agree with Hawk in that as long as you don't do anything to pursue this fantasy, it PROBABLY doesn't constitute sin in God's eye. However, since I'm not God, I can't say for certain. A verse in the Bible, Matthew 5:28 (New International Version) quotes Jesus as saying "...But I tell you, anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery in his heart." It's a reasonable assumption that this verse is intended also to apply the other way around (women lusting after men). However, one can argue that, at least fantasy-wise, it might not be adultery since this guy is a priest and not married (except to the Catholic Church), and besides, who's to say whether or not simple wetting in lieu of sexual intercourse constitutes any kind of lust? Many arguments could go many different ways on this.
Pottygirl, here's the bottom line: No one can say with absolute certainty whether accident fantasies constitute lust and/or adultery in the heart the same way that the actual deed is traditionally defined. That ultimately is to be determined in your heart, between you and God.
If you do feel guilt because of this issue, pray and ask for Christ's forgiveness, and He will forgive you. That is what Jesus Christ is all about, the forgiveness of our sins, since none of us can ever lead a totally sin-free life here on Earth. Still, though, I have a difficult time seeing what you're doing as any type of sin.
I sincerely doubt that God would send anyone to Hell for quietly fantasizing about a member of the opposite sex, ordained or not, having a wet accident for our enjoyment.
I hope this helps, and please feel free to email me if you like!
Lionheart
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