The Internet is for Porn

A company named Morality in Media did a survery asking the question “Do you consider it to be morally acceptable to view pornographic websites and videos?” and found that the majority of Americans find that viewing porn in morally NOT acceptable. I must admit I found this hard to believe at first. Where I work sometimes that seems to be all that anyone talks about - porn, sex and drugs. Everywhere I turn outside of the church I see people who would not only condone looking at porn but would blatantly talk about their use of it. Our media is filled with soft porn even if they don't call it that.

Then I got to thinking about it a little bit more. This survey doesn't say that it delved any deeper than the above question. What about the question "Whether you find porn morally acceptable or not do you still view it"? Many people, including Christians, would say that pornography is wrong but yet in the quiet of their own home they'll slip in to an adult website just to view the front page or hide a magazine were no one else can find it. If most people in our country find this behavior wrong the reason why it is still so prevalent is most likely because we secretly use it anyway.

Romans 7:14-20 (The Message)

The Message (MSG)

14-16I can anticipate the response that is coming: "I know that all God's commands are spiritual, but I'm not. Isn't this also your experience?" Yes. I'm full of myself—after all, I've spent a long time in sin's prison. What I don't understand about myself is that I decide one way, but then I act another, doing things I absolutely despise. So if I can't be trusted to figure out what is best for myself and then do it, it becomes obvious that God's command is necessary.

17-20But I need something more! For if I know the law but still can't keep it, and if the power of sin within me keeps sabotaging my best intentions, I obviously need help! I realize that I don't have what it takes. I can will it, but I can't do it. I decide to do good, but I don't really do it; I decide not to do bad, but then I do it anyway. My decisions, such as they are, don't result in actions. Something has gone wrong deep within me and gets the better of me every time.

That then brings me to some questions - are any of you willing to talk about this subject? I mean, I'll admit I'm not perfect. I've more than observed my share of porn. Am I proud of it - absolutely not. If I could go back and erase every memory I have of it I would. I can't. Thank God He forgives me. If you're a Christian and know you have a relationship with the Father are you willing to share your insight? If you're a Christian but unsure of your position with God would you like to talk about it? If you're not a Christian and protest my comments would you like to make some comments of your own? If you're not a Christian but are curious what that means post your questions.

1 John 1:8-10 (New International Version)
8If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.

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ObscenityCrimes.org