Is it a sin to laugh at sex jokes?

[Holly3278]

Hi everyone. I consider it to be a venial sin to laugh at sex jokes for myself at least. However, I was just wondering, is it a grave or venial sin or no sin at all to laugh at sex jokes?

 

[Blade_and_Blood]

I don’t think it matters, they’re just jokes. Besides, wouldn’t it be bad on the person who’s telling them?

Ironically Yours, Blade and Blood

 

[jmcrae]

I guess it depends on whether they are funny or not.

I would classify a joke as “not funny” if it’s purpose is to devalue someone (whether an individual or a group of people) in the eyes of the hearers.

 

[littletherese3]

I guess it depends on whether they are funny or not.

I would classify a joke as “not funny” if it’s purpose is to devalue someone (whether an individual or a group of people) in the eyes of the hearers.

I agree, sometimes I hear jokes that are pretty funny and at the time I laugh. Then afterwards I realise that it cheapened the value of sex and males and females and feel really bad for joining in.
I would never tell such a joke myself…I feel uncomfortable. Maybe it depends on the person, but I do not like telling or hearing jokes like that, even if they are funny, because I never like them afterwards

 

[Jolly_Joe]

I don’t know, do you have examples? I will try not to laugh.

 

[The_Otaku]

I’d say it depends. For example, and this is just one example, if you need to curse or use fowl or leud language in order to MAKE it funny, and it wouldn’t be funny without the cursing, then it’s probably best to avoid telling the joke or try and find a way to tell it that will be even funnier without the cursing.

I also think jokes that get into graphic detail about sex or abuse of any kind is inappropriate, as there are less disgusting jokes you could tell to relate the same idea or whatever.

In the end, if there is sin, it’s probably only venial, but that’s my opinion. If it gets to the point where you focus on leud jokes and these are the only types you tell, and they keep getting worse and worse, then it may very well be possible to enter into mortal sin of some kind, for various reasons, most likely due to the intensity of the jokes, the subject matter, and the willingness to cast aside your morals or standards, in principle, in order to tell these jokes.

 

[Holly3278]

I don’t know, do you have examples? I will try not to laugh.

Sorry, I don’t really have examples.

The reason why I ask if it is a sin to laugh at sex jokes or not is because laughing at them tends to cheapen the sex act or the act of making love as it should be called in my opinion. That is one reason why I prefer not to laugh at sex jokes. It just contradicts my conscience so I don’t do it. That and I saw laughing at sex or impure jokes listed in an examination of conscience once.

 

[Caesar517]

I would classify a joke as “not funny” if it’s purpose is to devalue someone (whether an individual or a group of people) in the eyes of the hearers.

If the joke is truly intended for humor, I see no problem with it.

 

[lovemysix]

Well, I personally think that the very physical act of sex shows that God MUST have a sense of humor because if you think about it, it IS kind of funny. And yes, I do value sex IMMENSELY, but that doesn’t mean I can’t have a sense of humor about the whole affair

I do think there are plenty of just plain gross sex jokes out there, and to be honest I don’t generally like them at all. I certainly don’t like hearing them in mixed company. I suppose it’s mostly my husband I laugh with because the sheer mechanics can be pretty funny----and a good way to stay humble

Lewd nasty jokes…no…but keeping a healthy and humble sense of humor about things in general, especially between spouses, is something that can lighten things up and further unity between a couple. I don’t think the whole event is meant to be a totally solemn undertaking 100% of the time

Lauren

 

[Holly3278]

Ok, here’s the situation everyone. My best friend who is an Agnostic Theist, his name is Darrell, he likes to joke around about how he wants to have sex with someone sometimes. Well, he is not married and sometimes he jokes around about masturbation too. I try not to laugh at this because I feel that by doing so, I might be encouraging him in his desire to sin. Am I right or wrong in doing this?

 

[Highwayhound]

Ok, here’s the situation everyone. My best friend who is an Agnostic Theist, his name is Darrell, he likes to joke around about how he wants to have sex with someone sometimes. Well, he is not married and sometimes he jokes around about masturbation too. I try not to laugh at this because I feel that by doing so, I might be encouraging him in his desire to sin. Am I right or wrong in doing this?

You are 100% correct. This fellow needs to show you more respect as a lady.

If you were my sister I would not tolerate this behavior from this fellow. I would also take you to meet my friends. So this way you would have other options. You should see my friend Josh’s impersonation of the “Jesus Lizard”. It is a gut buster. Daniel’s sense of humor is more cerebal. Peter is quick witted. The list goes on, but the point is this: we have a great time and lots of laughs without sexual innuendo.

How does this friendship benefit you? (If I may ask.)

God bless

p.s. youtube.com/watch?v=Qhsxo7vY8ac

 

[TLM08]

Hi everyone. I consider it to be a venial sin to laugh at sex jokes for myself at least. However, I was just wondering, is it a grave or venial sin or no sin at all to laugh at sex jokes?

This is a big problem for me at work. The guys are often telling sex jokes and saying sexual things about women they see walking down the street. And, I used to be right there with them so I gotta be careful.

I’ve found a great strategy is for myself to NEVER initiate this behavior. Trust me, they usually don’t need any help getting started. And when they do, it is brutal and it is graphic!

Here’s what I do:
I will sort of sit there and smile and try to chime in with something like this: “Wow, she is beautiful…pretty…cute!” …or… “She has a beautiful smile… hair… face.” That way I am not being seen as “holier than thou”… a prude or Heaven forbid… judgemental!

This is the best way I can think of to set a good example. If I were to speak out against their explicit and pornographic comments They will probably just think I’ve gone off the deep end and keep right on going, perhaps even becoming more disgusting just to get my goat. By chiming right in with modest and dignified comments about the appearance of these women it always seem to catch them off guard and maked them think!

 

[Newbie2]

Lead by example.

To the OP, it depends on the context, as others have written. Crude, nasty, derogatory jokes, jokes pointed at others…probably sinful.

At our workplace there is the occasional joke in bad taste (I’m the boss). My usual comment is to smile and say something like, “Oooh, that’s a bit over the top, isn’t it?”, and they know that is it.

 

[r_doolin]

Actually, I have confessed this very type of thing repeatedly. My Priest gave me advice in that others “know” I’m a Catholic and watch my behavior as an example of all Catholics. So what kind of reflection on the Catholic Church do I want to be giving by what I say or do or laugh at…
That made me think!

Perhaps you should think about that for a while and see what you feel inside?

 

[Jolly_Joe]

Ok, here’s the situation everyone. My best friend who is an Agnostic Theist, his name is Darrell, he likes to joke around about how he wants to have sex with someone sometimes. Well, he is not married and sometimes he jokes around about masturbation too. I try not to laugh at this because I feel that by doing so, I might be encouraging him in his desire to sin. Am I right or wrong in doing this?

Oh, that’s a lot different than what I thought you were talking about. The fellow isn’t really joking, he’s trying to deal with something he feels strange about and likely a bit embarrased himself by trying to pretend to inject humor.

It’s very likely sex in general and maybe specifically his lack of same is really bothering him. It’s likely on his mind all the time, but he can’t just come out and talk about it. Hard to know why for sure, a lot of guys who are like that have really low self esteem, and it bothers him that he isn’t some sort of babe magnet.

You sure don’t need to laugh, but you don’t need to really hammer him either. Simply recognize him as one more tormented person going through life unhappy and alone. His joking is simply a symptom of that.

You basic choice is whether to hammer him over it or be embarrassed yourself, or you can use it to get him to open up.

When he starts doing it again, simply say something like. I’m sorry you don’t have anyone in your life and I’m sorry you feel badly about it. Joking about it doesn’t really help you any. Would you like to speak to someone about it, I could find a counselor that could help you if you’d like.

If he doesn’t take you up on the offer, every time he starts doing it again get the I really feel sorry for you I wish I could help sad face and look at him that way.

Chances are really high, that at the least, he will quickly stop the behavior, at least around you.

Marv