Meanwhile, I never noticed much of a difference when I abstained, even for several weeks at a time; aside from my libido increasing (which I just found distracting and annoying), and the act becoming more pleasurable when I start doing it again.
I'm not ignorant of Christian doctrine; just which particular variety he happens to ascribe to. Because there are many, many different denominations out there; and even those under the umbrella of the Church itself can hold different beliefs from each other.
As for me being adversarial; that's the point. I disagree with what he's saying, and I'm pointing out what I consider to be holes in his logic.
That's one interpretation, I suppose; just not one I happen to agree with. Sexual intercourse, in my mind, requires the involvement of at least two distinct individuals; not just one individual alone.
Except many Christians would disagree with you. Remember; yours is not a unified religion, where everyone believes the same things. Some would consider the idea the Jesus is God himself to be blasphemous; though I'm sure you would contend that it is them who are blasphemers, and not "true believers", like yourself.
I am well aware of how complicated the subject of the true nature of the Trinity can get; Christians have been feuding with each other over having different interpretations on it since Constantine established the Church.
