Is it a Sin to be childless?

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ToBeWithHim

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I am not sure if this deserves another thread or not. but for now let me continue here. Is it a sin to have a childless marriage? I really want a wife whom doesn't want a kid either. It is too much of a burden to me to take care of the kids. I would much rather use the time and money on the kids to go on vacations with my wife, buy things that she likes, go to fancy restaurant. Having kids doesn't necessary i couldn't do those things, but at a much higher price. Not to mention if the kid doesn't behave, it would ruin the atmosphere. I faintly remember myself for not behaving at numerous times, i bet i must have ruined a lot of what is supposed to be a good memory for the family. Also teaching him is a hassle, i have to be a moral compass all the time. I don't want to do that just to teach my kids, totally not worth it.
 
zeroturbulence

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Jesus was childless. Plus there's no scripture that says its a sin to be married and not have children. Some couples want children but can't have them. As you grow older though you'll more than likely change your mind because... well... peer pressure.
 
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Lynx

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First I would have to know why it WOULD be a sin to be childless. Who said it was a sin? On what did they base this?
 
Willie-T

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I'm a little more blunt. What idiot have you been listening to? :)
 
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MissCris

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Nothing wrong with not wanting to have kids, and as it sounds like you feel a child would be little more than an expensive burden, I think it's a wise choice for you.
 
blue_ladybug

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I don't have children.. I have a cat and that's bad enough..lol..
 
Lynx

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Dogs and cats are more my speed. I treat them well, they are friendly. On rare occasions when I do have to tell one "No!" they are obedient.
 
Consumed

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Yes, it's right up there with going bowling on the sabbath
 
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This thread say whaaaa?
 
Lynx

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Yeah, my reaction as well. I'm waiting for the OP to return and elaborate.
 
Olerica

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Well, if it were a sin... it's still covered by the blood of Christ on the cross.

Though I can't imagine it is a sin, as - despite trying for 14 years in my marriage - I am still childless. And I don't think that God would set me up like that. If it were a sin, fertility would be a guarantee, there'd be no miscarriage, or failure to achieve pregnancy with well timed sex. And... well, it just doesn't happen that way.

Sorry - this type of thought just makes me both incredulous and a leeetle bit miffed.
 
zeroturbulence

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The only scripture I think might seem like its saying its a sin is in genesis where God says to Adam and Eve "Be fruitful and multiply".

But of course that means grow fruits and do math...
 
Grace-Like-Rain

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It really just sounds like the OP is feeling kinda guilty for NOT wanting children. But no, there's nothing wrong with getting married but not having kids, and there's nothing wrong with YOU if you don't want them. If God wants you to have children, he'll put the desire in your heart. (Or give you kids regardless and then hopefully make you love them so much that it won't matter.) :p
 
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ToBeWithHim

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But this guy said its a sin...
[video=youtube;zmbaXdbP_CI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmbaXdbP_CI[/video]
 
Olerica

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I think the guy in that video has a very specific objection. We are encouraged to 'be fruitful and multiply", but there are lots of reasons a married couple doesn't have children. And as Grace said, if having children is something that God wants for you, he'll either change your heart... or you discover yourselves pregnant. ;) Just sayin.
 
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ToBeWithHim said:
I am not sure if this deserves another thread or not. but for now let me continue here. Is it a sin to have a childless marriage? I really want a wife whom doesn't want a kid either. It is too much of a burden to me to take care of the kids. I would much rather use the time and money on the kids to go on vacations with my wife, buy things that she likes, go to fancy restaurant. Having kids doesn't necessary i couldn't do those things, but at a much higher price. Not to mention if the kid doesn't behave, it would ruin the atmosphere. I faintly remember myself for not behaving at numerous times, i bet i must have ruined a lot of what is supposed to be a good memory for the family. Also teaching him is a hassle, i have to be a moral compass all the time. I don't want to do that just to teach my kids, totally not worth it.
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No it is not a sin !!!
 
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