Donating Sperm

[The Busymind]

Is it immoral to donate your sperm? A bunch of my friends are going down to LA to sell their sperm, and i want to know if its against the bible.

 

[Cedric]

I don't think so. Why would it be? If your talking about masturbation then it depends. If you are not lusting then no. If you are then yes.

 

[rover]

Well to me i dont think theres anything wrong with it...but i dont know what God has to say about such issue.

 

[Lewis]

Don't they give you porn books, and put you in a room with a cup and lubricant? It don't take much to figure out if it is sin or not.

 

[ArtGuy]

Don't they give you porn books, and put you in a room with a cup and lubricant? It don't take much to figure out if it is sin or not.

It's not like the porn is required, or anything. Ejaculation can be a completely mechanical and emotionless experience. Given that, I don't think donating sperm would be a sin.

 

[Scott]

The Bible tells us that God created male and female that way for a reason. Matthew 19:4-6. Sex is for pleasure in marriage and for having offspring. Donating sperm is against God's design in creation because its not by his design.

Even beyond that, how could you live your life not knowing if you had a son or daughter out there. Its really selling your role in making a baby to make money.

 

[destiny]

Is it immoral to donate your sperm? A bunch of my friends are going down to LA to sell their sperm, and i want to know if its against the bible.

I think that is very callous and uncaring.

When a man donates sperm or a woman eggs to some sort of 'bank', and then walks away, you are ultimately leaving your flesh and blood with someone you know absolutely nothing about.
That sperm or those eggs could possibly be your flesh and blood some day, being raised by God only knows who.
I don't see how anybody could live with that.

It's another thing to plan this with someone you know really well, but I still don't think I could allow another person to have my 'eggs', because those eggs won't stay 'eggs', they will develope into a human being that is a part of me.
It would be no different than giving my flesh and blood away.
Thats not Gods way.

 

[Kefka]

It's giving someone the end result of sex, I can't say whether it's a sin, but it seems that way to me. I wouldn't do it.

 

[peace4all]

Is it immoral to donate your sperm? A bunch of my friends are going down to LA to sell their sperm, and i want to know if its against the bible.

I think that is very callous and uncaring.

When a man donates sperm or a woman eggs to some sort of 'bank', and then walks away, you are ultimately leaving your flesh and blood with someone you know absolutely nothing about.
That sperm or those eggs could possibly be your flesh and blood some day, being raised by God only knows who.
I don't see how anybody could live with that.

It's another thing to plan this with someone you know really well, but I still don't think I could allow another person to have my 'eggs', because those eggs won't stay 'eggs', they will develope into a human being that is a part of me.
It would be no different than giving my flesh and blood away.
Thats not Gods way.

I think that God would be very happy with a person, donating their sperm, so that someone who obviously couldn't have a baby themsleves, could end up having one. You obviously know that if someone will go to such lengths as to purchase sperm, that they truly must want to raise a child, and care for it deeply.

 

[Kefka]

I think that God would be very happy with a person, donating their sperm, so that someone who obviously couldn't have a baby themsleves, could end up having one. You obviously know that if someone will go to such lengths as to purchase sperm, that they truly must want to raise a child, and care for it deeply.

Perhaps the parent isn't supposed to raise a child? A gay couple obviously shouldn't, they weren't made to.

 

[destiny]

Is it immoral to donate your sperm? A bunch of my friends are going down to LA to sell their sperm, and i want to know if its against the bible.

I think that is very callous and uncaring.

When a man donates sperm or a woman eggs to some sort of 'bank', and then walks away, you are ultimately leaving your flesh and blood with someone you know absolutely nothing about.
That sperm or those eggs could possibly be your flesh and blood some day, being raised by God only knows who.
I don't see how anybody could live with that.

It's another thing to plan this with someone you know really well, but I still don't think I could allow another person to have my 'eggs', because those eggs won't stay 'eggs', they will develope into a human being that is a part of me.
It would be no different than giving my flesh and blood away.
Thats not Gods way.

I think that God would be very happy with a person, donating their sperm, so that someone who obviously couldn't have a baby themsleves, could end up having one. You obviously know that if someone will go to such lengths as to purchase sperm, that they truly must want to raise a child, and care for it deeply.

Actually i'm not that trusting of the 'good' side of human nature always winning out in situations like this.
Theres alot of woman out there with mental and psychological problems who genuinely want children, and who know how to make a good enough impression to get them.
Don't forget we are talking about dropping sperm off at a "bank" here, not something planned with someone you know.
I think that God would be happy if we adopt, or find a young girl who is willing to sign her baby over to the right family, instead of abort it.

 

[peace4all]

true, But sometimes women wish to feel the miracle of birth, and their husband can't always help. Instead of breaking their marriage vows (which would surely be frowned upon) they go through all the trouble to raise a child.

Or the other way. I mean, Personally, I would prefer it if my child was atleast mine or my wifes blood. If i needed to use a stranger for it, I would.

I would also aprove adoption, however, alot of people want to be able to have it be their own baby, or be abel to be the first to hold their baby, etc.

 

[ArtGuy]

It would be no different than giving my flesh and blood away.
Thats not Gods way.

You think it's against God's way to donate blood? :-?

 

[Kefka]

She meant flesh and blood as in a child. Putting someone up for adoption is okay in my opinion, because it's a result of deciding that you weren't ready for a child. It may be the result of irresponsibility, but it's better than alternative methods. Donating sperm isn't a decision that you aren't ready for a child... or that you want a child. It's a decision to sell your body (just in a different way) in my opinion anyway.

 

[ArtGuy]

She meant flesh and blood as in a child. Putting someone up for adoption is okay in my opinion, because it's a result of deciding that you weren't ready for a child. It may be the result of irresponsibility, but it's better than alternative methods. Donating sperm isn't a decision that you aren't ready for a child... or that you want a child. It's a decision to sell your body (just in a different way) in my opinion anyway.

Oh, okay. That makes more sense. I disagree, but at least I get where she's coming from now.

 

[Nikki]

I used to see no problem with it because I figured it would give a baby to those that don't have one.

But once I had children, I saw how many children there already are out in the world with just one wish: A mommy and daddy (or either one). There are too many children already out there looking for homes. I say save the ones that are already here praying for a place to call home.

 

[peace4all]

then why should parents that are fully able to have kids, be allowed to? I mean, they could just as easily adopt right?

There is always somehting more personall and sentimental about having a child that is blood to you, or that you helped create. You got to see born, You got to hold for the first time, change for the first time etc.

I do think adoption is a great choice, But I think from a Religous, or Secular standpoint, that donating Sperm, shouldnt be bad.

 

[Nikki]

[It would be no different than giving my flesh and blood away.
Thats not Gods way.

I'm sure God didn't intend people to "give away" kids, but I totally respect people that choose to give up their flesh and blood by adoption (verses abortion). I know this thread isn't about adoption, but that comment could have been left out.

 

[Kefka]

then why should parents that are fully able to have kids, be allowed to? I mean, they could just as easily adopt right?

Well, try and stop them. It won't work, I guarantee it. The way I see it, I'm not going to judge anyone else on donating sperm, but as a personal choice it just seems wrong to me (or for me).

 

[destiny]

[It would be no different than giving my flesh and blood away.
Thats not Gods way.

I'm sure God didn't intend people to "give away" kids, but I totally respect people that choose to give up their flesh and blood by adoption (verses abortion). I know this thread isn't about adoption, but that comment could have been left out.

But remember, i'm only replying in the context of 'going to a sperm bank'

As far as adoption, i'm all for it if the family is a good one.
As far as abortion I said..

I think that God would be happy if we adopt, or find a young girl who is willing to sign her baby over to the right family, instead of abort it.