is bodybuilding a sin?

**Uber-neggR** · 06-20-2003, 02:44 PM

i was wondering if bodybuilding was a sin, after all it is vanity isn't it?
but then again, the modern world seems to be based on money and vanity.

oh, and plz don't come and post your opinion on whether there is a GOD, this isn't the point (i don't want this thread turning into a flame war because some prick wants to say there is no GOD). if you don't believe in GOD, fine but don't turn it it into a flame-throwing thread.

so what do you think?, is it? cuz that would be my biggest weakness (apart from sex).

**bts327** · 06-20-2003, 02:54 PM

Yes I believe that bodybuilding is a sin, and thats why I do it. You see, unlike most people that are trying to go to heaven, I wish to reserve a nice, warm, cozy seat in Hell. So if its a sin, youll probably see me doing it-except homosexuality, if thats what it takes to get in to Hell...well..., Satan can just keep it.

**derekmac** · 06-20-2003, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by Uber-neggR
i was wondering if bodybuilding was a sin, after all it is vanity isn't it?
but then again, the modern world seems to be based on money and vanity.

oh, and plz don't come and post your opinion on whether there is a GOD, this isn't the point (i don't want this thread turning into a flame war because some prick wants to say there is no GOD). if you don't believe in GOD, fine but don't turn it it into a flame-throwing thread.

so what do you think?, is it? cuz that would be my biggest weakness (apart from sex).

It depends on your motivation for doing it. If you are seeking to be strong and healthy and be a good steward of the body you were given, I see no problem with it.

**GulfCoastAquari** · 06-20-2003, 03:04 PM

I agree with Derek. God would want us to take care of our bodies and be healthy. Even beyond healthy, I think it is ok to want to be a powerful, muscular man simply because you can. You're bringing your apetite for gluttony into subjection and teaching self-discipline. Those are all good things.
I've read that "Bodily exercise profiteth little" scripture, but seriously, the intent there is simply to show that exercising your faith is more worthwhile than your biceps.

On the flip side, I think that if bodybuilding (or anything) becomes an obsession that causes you to neglect your family, loved ones, spiritual life, work ethic, etc. then it's no longer a good thing.

**Uber-neggR** · 06-20-2003, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by derekmac
It depends on your motivation for doing it. If you are seeking to be strong and healthy and be a good steward of the body you were given, I see no problem with it.

but we all know deep inside every bodybuilder, there is an urge of vanity. even pro's how do it to for physical perfection (so they say) end up on the stage wearing a thong and loving the reception they get (who wouldn't).
fact is, must if not all people have the feeling of vanity (especially bodybuilbers).

p.s: i know this is off-topic in my own thread, but what bts said (homosexuality) reminded me of something, and the last flex mag (the one with priest in front), one of the last pages, where ronnie is posing and everone is taking a pic, there is some guy on the left that smiles and watches his dick.

**Uber-neggR** · 06-20-2003, 03:06 PM

any ways, if your offended about the my last paragraph, sorry i didn't mean to offend anyone, so i hope we can stick to the subject.
i'll be back in two hours.

**ugotme** · 06-20-2003, 05:47 PM

I think it is if you let it consume your life.

**Protozoalord** · 06-20-2003, 06:19 PM

You aren't endowed with the ability to improve just so you can have that potential. It's there to be utilized.

**John Promise** · 06-20-2003, 07:17 PM

Think about the end of the world when our bodies are supposed to join our souls in heaven. Would you rather spend eternity in a fit, muscular body, or a fat, obese, disgusting body?

That's what I thought.

**Jimmy El Greco** · 06-20-2003, 07:31 PM

no where in the bible does it say bodybuilding is a sin

**ugotme** · 06-20-2003, 07:59 PM

Actually Jesus somewhere says something like "Do not worry about your body or the clothes you wear".. So if you're a Christian and body building or your appearance just consumes your life than I would say it's not of God, but if you do it for recreation and discipline than I say it makes you stronger, in body and in mind.

**Sangster** · 06-20-2003, 08:34 PM

^^ I think thats more talking about if you are poor, or cannot afford clothes, or have something like acne, don't worry about it.

**BennyDHS** · 06-20-2003, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by John Promise
Think about the end of the world when our bodies are supposed to join our souls in heaven. Would you rather spend eternity in a fit, muscular body, or a fat, obese, disgusting body?

That's what I thought.

well there is a middle ground..but i do agree...your body is gods gift to you..what you do with it is your gift to god

**ugotme** · 06-20-2003, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by Sangster
^^ I think thats more talking about if you are poor, or cannot afford clothes, or have something like acne, don't worry about it.

I think you're wrong. The meaning lies with vanity and pride.

**Powerbuilt** · 06-20-2003, 10:55 PM

"What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's"
Corinthians 6:19-20

Paul tells us to glorify God in our body, as well as our spirit.

**AtomAnt** · 06-20-2003, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by John Promise
Would you rather spend eternity in a fit, muscular body, or a fat, obese, disgusting body?

That's what I thought.

I somewhat find this phrase hilarious

**Ihateeveryone** · 06-20-2003, 11:44 PM

Don't bring religion into bodybuilding, please....

**Y2J** · 06-20-2003, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by Ihateeveryone
Don't bring religion into bodybuilding, please....

Sinner!

**Ihateeveryone** · 06-21-2003, 12:14 AM

Originally posted by Y2J
Sinner!

I didn't say I wasn't

I wouldn't mind committing a few sins with Ms Imogen Bailey

**Y2J** · 06-21-2003, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by Ihateeveryone
I didn't say I wasn't
I wouldn't mind committing a few sins with Ms Imogen Bailey

Oh hell yeah!

You owe me some major props for finding those pictures, *******.

**Ihateeveryone** · 06-21-2003, 01:04 AM

Originally posted by Y2J
Oh hell yeah!
You owe me some major props for finding those pictures, *******.

Here ya go:

Props to Y2J!!

Thats all ya gettin' outta me, arsehole!

**Y2J** · 06-21-2003, 01:06 AM

Arse?! You yobbo.

**Ihateeveryone** · 06-21-2003, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by Y2J
Arse?! You yobbo.

Yobbo?! You, erm....arse

**Y2J** · 06-21-2003, 01:29 AM

Skippy.

**Ihateeveryone** · 06-21-2003, 01:34 AM

Originally posted by Y2J
Skippy.

Redneck

**Uber-neggR** · 06-21-2003, 07:38 AM

well, talk about thread hijacking.

but bodybuilding isn't the most healthy sport to take if you want to be healthy. i'm sure all bodybuilders choose it to transform thier physical look and enjoy what they see in the mirror (most of the time). but all of this comes down to vanity.
bodybuilding is a sport of vanity and vanity is a sin, so what does that truly make bodybuilding to religious people? (like me).

**LostProphet** · 06-21-2003, 08:30 AM

BUMP for more input

I would like to hear from mntbikedude and other bro's on this subject.

**derekmac** · 06-21-2003, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by Uber-neggR
but we all know deep inside every bodybuilder, there is an urge of vanity. even pro's how do it to for physical perfection (so they say) end up on the stage wearing a thong and loving the reception they get (who wouldn't).
fact is, must if not all people have the feeling of vanity (especially bodybuilbers).

p.s: i know this is off-topic in my own thread, but what bts said (homosexuality) reminded me of something, and the last flex mag (the one with priest in front), one of the last pages, where ronnie is posing and everone is taking a pic, there is some guy on the left that smiles and watches his dick.

Again, it all boils down to the motivation for it. If your motivation is to glorify your creator by b.b., then your motivation is right, as long as it doesn't consume everything else.

**Ihateeveryone** · 06-21-2003, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by Uber-neggR
well, talk about thread hijacking.
but bodybuilding isn't the most healthy sport to take if you want to be healthy. i'm sure all bodybuilders choose it to transform thier physical look and enjoy what they see in the mirror (most of the time). but all of this comes down to vanity.
bodybuilding is a sport of vanity and vanity is a sin, so what does that truly make bodybuilding to religious people? (like me).

I dunno. I mean, many bodybuilders follow a decent diet (high protein, moderate carbs, low saturated fats and moderate natural fats) but I guess it really comes down to being unhealthy if you are artificially modifying your bodily functions, ie changing test levels using synthetic test, oral steroids affecting liver functions, not using enough water and killing your kidneys due to excess protein levels ala Tom Prince etc. Sure, you have to monitor your health properly but if you do so I don't think it can be unhealthy.

**Y2J** · 06-21-2003, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by Ihateeveryone
Redneck

Shut up! Ohh you've won this round, but watch your back.

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