Looking at womens' breasts

[Sarcelle]

I realize that looking at breasts can be sinful. What I’m interested in is whether it’s a sin from what I posted in the OP? No lustful thoughts or sexual feelings!

If it’s just mere observing with no lustful thoughts or feelings than it’s not sinful.

However to be sure, why don’t you ask your priest next time you go to confession?

 

[Sarcelle]

She wears a modest neck line, which helps IMMENSELY. If they are not covered, they will be seen; in the depictions I’ve seen our Blessed Mother does not taunt.

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If the breasts are for babies, then they should be covered up. If they are on display, they are clearly for more than the babies. Whether it’s to attract men, or to compete with other women, or (gasp) to attract women, their owners designate with their clothing that they are for more than just babies.

Also anyone who gives the breasts to the babies in public, is inviting awkwardness at best.

Alan

I have friends who well-endowed. Not matter how modestly they dress, their breasts are still noticeable due to size.

They notice that men still stare their chests when talking to them. What do you recommend they do?

 

[Robert_Sock]

Robert,

The only meaning any body part has is the meaning your mind gives it. That is it.

It’s those trace states that I talk about.

 

[AlanFromWichita]

I have friends who well-endowed. Not matter how modestly they dress, their breasts are still noticeable due to size.

They notice that men still stare their chests when talking to them. What do you recommend they do?

That is a tough one. Depending on the relationships involved and whether such relationships need to be preserved, I imagine it could get complicated.

If we assume this is one of the guys (probably most of them) who actually isn’t trying to get caught, then maybe a couple glances downward in sympathy (as in “did you drop a coin?” or something) might be enough to straighten them up. Then you’ve called attention to their looking down but haven’t accused them of what they are 99% likely doing. The guys might even appreciate the assistance at helping them shift focus.

Of course I can think of some more “comical” reactions as well, like ducking down and looking up at him at approximately the angle he was looking. As if to say, “yoo hoo, I’m right here,” since obviously he doesn’t know which part of her to talk to.

Actually you know what? I don’t know a good answer to the question.

For the guys’ parts, I think guys need to seriously work on their peripheral vision so if they see something out of the corner of their eye, they can leave it there and not have to zoom in right at it to fully embrace it. Another strategy I’ve used is when I see there is something to be seen, and I don’t want to be seen seeing it, I’ll avert the eyes and put it on hold for a few seconds, minutes, or whatever – at the risk it will go away before I can more likely get away with a quick glance. If it does, que sera sera.

Alan

 

[Robert_Sock]

It is a sin.

You may not like it. You may not want to hear it. You may not believe it. But it is a sin.

If you don’t believe us, then believe the Catechism of the Catholic Church which you purport to be a member of. Believe your priest, if you ever get round to asking him the question - I can guarantee he’ll tell you it’s sinful.

If you won’t do either of those things then I simply give up, since you’ll be beyond any temporal arguments and you’ll just have to get a nasty surprise when you eventually shuffle off your mortal coil… As I wish for nothing but the best for all souls, that would be a personal disappointment for me, but if there’s nothing I or others can do to get you to mend your ways, then so be it.

But there’s absolutely no sexual arousal or anything like that. BTW: What do you think about Michaelangelo’s depictions in the Sistine Chapel? There’s actually one image with the fist of a demon stuck up the anus of a human being!

 

[AlanFromWichita]

But there’s absolutely no sexual arousal or anything like that. BTW: What do you think about Michaelangelo’s depictions in the Sistine Chapel? There’s actually one image with the fist of a demon stuck up the anus of a human being!

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