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Discussion in 'Religion & Spirituality Forum' started by Thelt, Jul 24, 2004.

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  1. Aug 24, 2004 at 3:05 PM #51
    Hockeygirl44

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    Yes- soaps definitely can lead to fantisizing, which is why they can be dangerous to women (and men, if they watch). But even I have one soap that I have watched off and on for years, and I can get sucked into it at times. Now you all know my tragic downfall :(
     
  2. Aug 24, 2004 at 4:46 PM #52
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    The harm comes from the damage it does to the level of intimacy shared between a husband and wife -- especially a Christian husband and wife. Jesus said lusting after other women is adultery of the heart (Matthew 5), and He wasn't kidding.

    Porn divides your attention away from your spouse, both in real time and passively. Once those images enter your memory they're difficult to get rid of. Your brain will try to include those images into every sexual experience you have, which diminishes the focus and intimacy level you can experience with your spouse.

    And that's not even taking into consideration the spiritual consequences.
     
  3. Aug 24, 2004 at 5:20 PM #53
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  4. Aug 24, 2004 at 5:23 PM #54
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    I doubt you can fight temptation. You don't have the power to over come temptation. You can lay down the burden at Lords feet and ask him to carry it. If your heart is pure and you trust that God can relieve the burden, it will be gone.
     
  5. Aug 24, 2004 at 9:37 PM #55
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    I do not doubt that you are right. Porn is just wrong from an intrinsict aspect. I am just not sure I can understand how it hurts your marriage. If it helps you enjoy sex with your spouse then where is the harm? Even if you do think of some porn chick when you are having sex that does not mean you are going to leave your wife for a porn chick.
     
  6. Aug 26, 2004 at 12:20 PM #56
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    No, it just means you're having sex with her in your mind, which Jesus called adultery of the heart.

    It may enhance the physical experience, but that's not the primary function of Christian sex. The price for that enhancement of the physical high is paid by the physical and spiritual aspects of it. If sex (even within the confines of marriage) only focuses on physical gratification, the couple has fallen far short of God's ideal for sex.

    Really though, for a Christian, Jesus' condemnation of it in Matthew 5 should be enough to eliminate it from his or her life. Wouldn't you agree? Or do you think it's okay for a Christian to second-guess direct quotes from Jesus?
     
  7. Aug 26, 2004 at 12:38 PM #57
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    I speak from my own experience, and from the experiences of thousands of other men.
     
  8. Aug 26, 2004 at 12:47 PM #58
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    Did you ever read the Ted Bundy story?

    I've spoken to several men who have ADMITTED it's a problem. Then there are always those in denial.
     
  9. Aug 26, 2004 at 1:22 PM #59
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    Maybe it's just me, but I would have considered rephrasing that....
     
  10. Aug 26, 2004 at 1:28 PM #60
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    kshead What's the spread?

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    You don't suppose there's anyone in between those two ends of the spectrum, do you?
     
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