Do Christians not realize sex was a gift?

[?]

Christians believe all that we receive are gifts from God so your question makes no sense

[John M]

they dont like sex

[quietmorning092]

As Catholics, we realize the sanctity of sex. Sex was given to us by God for THE PURPOSE OF PROCREATION. Sex was NOT given to us by God so that we could sleep around with total strangers.

[AngelOfRightGlory]

Because many people today misuse and abuse that gift in sinful ways

[seekingtoad]

If you are a Christian, do you not believe that following His commandments will bring you lasting peace and happiness?

edit: Apologies- not familiar with that trend. To better answer your question, we don't open discuss sex in public because it is a sacred gift from God. Sacred means we do not wish to have the world making light of it, or being irreverent about it in any way.

[Star]

i won't argue whether it is / is not a gift.
cos i don't see it as a gift.
i see it as ... nature's way ... so that man can reproduce ... godly.

your view is a new age phenomenon.
you glorify sex bec. ... it is a GIFT ... really ?
does the bible teach that sex should be the focal point in a christian marriage ... ?
no, the focal point is Jesus Christ.

is marriage a licence for unlimited sex ? no, do not be carnal minded ... says God

so i say you can call yourself a 'christian' but in truth, God says we cannot be carnal, we are supposed to be spiritual ...

you are a new age 'christian' phenomenon.

[MB]

If you are a Christian like you say you are, then you will believe what the Bible says-that fornication (sex before marriage) and adultery is a SIN in the eyes of God. The ONLY time that sex is not a sin is if two people are married. If you do not believe this, then one of two things are going on.....1. You believe that God is a liar, and His Word is a lie. In that case, you cannot truly be saved, because God's Spirit is not inside of you, convicting you of this sin of calling God a liar. 2. You simply have not read the Bible and prayed about this, and again-if the Holy Spirit is not convicting you of this sin, then how can you say that you are saved? And if you are not saved, and trusted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior then you need to repent and be saved-the time is short-none of us knows when our last day on earth is!

[Light and Truth]

There was provided in our bodies—and this is sacred—a power of creation, a light, so to speak, that has the power to kindle other lights. This gift was to be used only within the sacred bonds of marriage. Through the exercise of this power of creation, a mortal body may be conceived, a spirit enter into it, and a new soul born into this life.

This power is good. It can create and sustain family life, and it is in family life that we find the fountains of happiness. It is given to virtually every individual who is born into mortality. It is a sacred and significant power, and I repeat, my young friends, that this power is good.

You who are teenagers, like every other son and daughter of Adam and Eve, have this power within you.

The power of creation—or may we say procreation—is not just an incidental part of the plan: it is essential to it. Without it the plan could not proceed. The misuse of it may disrupt the plan.

Much of the happiness that may come to you in this life will depend on how you use this sacred power of creation. The fact that you young men can become fathers and that you young women can become mothers is of utmost importance to you.

As this power develops within you, it will prompt you in the search for a companion and empower you to love and to hold him.

I repeat, this power to act in the creation of life is sacred. You can some day have a family of your own. Through the exercise of this power you can invite children to live with you—little boys and little girls who will be your very own—created, in a way, in your own image. You can establish a home, a dominion of power and influence and opportunity. This carries with it great responsibility.

This creative power carries with it strong desires and urges. You have felt them already in the changing of your attitudes and your interests.

As you move into your teens, almost of a sudden a boy or a girl becomes something new and intensely interesting. You will notice the changing of form and feature in your own body and in others. You will experience the early whispering of physical desire.
It was necessary that this power of creation have at least two dimensions: one, it must be strong; and two, it must be more or less constant.

This power must be strong, for most men by nature seek adventure. Except for the compelling persuasion of these feelings, men would be reluctant to accept the responsibility of sustaining a home and a family. This power must be constant, too, for it becomes a binding tie in family life

[Penny Lane]

Sex is the power of creation. Literally our most God-like power on earth.

People here reduce it to a body function to get off. In doing that, we introduce disease, broken family, infidelity, distrust, jealous and rage....etc...

Yes its a gift, when utilized with the respect it deserves. Otherwise it becomes our own curse.

[Wispy]

Sex is a gift- one to be enjoyed within the confines of matrimony.