
Matt Speaks to His 6th Favorite Person in the World (Dr. Peter Kreeft) | Ep. 461
Pints With Aquinas
The Problem With Masturbation
Masturbation creates an imaginary harem where one's fantasies are fully controlled and subservient, depriving individuals of meaningful connections and interactions. It represents a state of selfishness, where no demands are placed upon the individual, leading to a loss of 'otherness' and a lack of genuine relationships. This self-centered existence can be viewed as a form of hell, not filled with traditional punishments like fire, but rather with the emptiness of isolation. In this state, one is entirely alone with themselves, highlighting the stark contrast between the richness of real connections and the hollowness of solitary indulgence.
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