Pornography

My Position on Pornography

How do I feel about pornography? That is a difficult question to answer on a public forum. But here goes. Satan has a master plan for everyone, he loves pornography. It is the entrance to the pathway for many other sins. With technology and modern conveniences Satan has been set free. Free to entice, free to advertise, free to exploit and free to destroy the virtue of man. Pornography hurts all parties involved. Satan is not only hurting the person involved, he is causing chaos within family relationships. What a powerful tool Satan has at his fingertips. A tool that can deplete the self-esteem of the user and their spouse simultaneously. A tool that can deplete trust between a parent and a child. Satan loves pornography which is why we should avoid it. Prophets have warned us and given us council on avoiding pornography. If that council is heeded, a lot of heartache and pain can be avoided. 

Quotes

1.President Thomas S. Monson – April 2015 Conferenc “Blessings of the Temple” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/04/blessings-of-the-temple?lang=eng

“As we attend the temple, there can come to us a dimension of spirituality and a feeling of peace which will transcend any other feeling which could come into the human heart.”

2.President Henry B. Eyering- October 2012 Conference “Help Them Aim High” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/help-them-aim-high?lang=eng

“Every person is different and has a different contribution to make. No one is destined to fail.”

3. Elder Russell M. Nelson- October 1998 Conference “We Are Children of God” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/10/we-are-children-of-god?lang=eng  

“A firm understanding of body and spirit will shape our thoughts and deeds for good.”

4. Elder Russell M. Nelson- October 1998 Conference “We Are Children of God” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/10/we-are-children-of-god?lang=eng

“In time, addictions enslave both the body and the spirit. Full repentance from addiction is best accomplished in this life, while we still have a mortal body to help us.”

5. Elder Dallin H. Oaks-April 2015 Conference “The Parable of the Sower” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/04/the-parable-of-the-sower?lang=eng

“In an age dominated by the Internet, which magnifies messages that menace faith, we must increase our exposure to spiritual truth in order to strengthen our faith and stay rooted in the gospel.”

6. Elder Dallin H. Oaks-April 2005 “Pornography” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2005/04/pornography?lang=eng

“Pornographic or erotic stories and pictures are worse than filthy or polluted food. The body has defenses to rid itself of unwholesome food. With a few fatal exceptions, bad food will only make you sick but do no permanent harm. In contrast, a person who feasts upon filthy stories or pornographic or erotic pictures and literature records them in this marvelous retrieval system we call a brain. The brain won’t vomit back filth.”

7. Elder Dallin H. Oaks-April 2005 “Pornography” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2005/04/pornography?lang=eng

“Pornography impairs one’s ability to enjoy a normal emotional, romantic, and spiritual relationship with a person of the opposite sex.”

8. Elder Quintin L. Cook- April 2015 “The Lord is My Light” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/04/the-lord-is-my-light?lang=eng

“As individuals, disciples of Christ, living in a hostile world that is literally in commotion, we can thrive and bloom if we are rooted in our love of the Savior and humbly follow His teachings.”

9. Elder Quintin L. Cook- April 2015 “The Lord is My Light” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/04/the-lord-is-my-light?lang=eng

“With modern communication the impact of iniquity, inequality, and injustice leaves many feeling that life is inherently unfair.”

10. Elder Quintin L. Cook- April 2008 “Give Heed unto the Prophet’s Words” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/04/give-heed-unto-the-prophets-words?lang=eng

“From time to time, as individuals and as a church, we go through periods of crisis and danger. Some arise quickly like a fire. Others are subtle and go almost undetected before they are upon us.”