Even within LDS theology, masturbation is far from being a black and white issue. “Scholarly Mormon literature offers evidence that cultural masturbation attitudes vary and have continued to change over time. The data reveals a surprising diversity among Mormon viewpoints.” The Church has taken a massive step back from the idea that masturbation is sinful, as seen in the removal of the topic from the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet, as well as its removal from the list of sins in the Leadership Handbook.