Pornography

Pornography:

“Pornography will always repel the Spirit of Christ and will interrupt the communications between our Heavenly Father and His children and disrupt the tender relationship between husband and wife.”- Elder Packer, Cleansing the Inner Vessel, Conference October 2010

“Remember that those young wives said their husbands’ infidelity began with an attraction to pornography, but immoral activity is not just a man’s problem, and husbands aren’t the only ones offending.”-Elder Holland, April 2010

“That caution pertains to pornography, which is highly addictive. 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.”-Elder Nelsen, October 1998

 “For the most part it is simply a matter of self-discipline not to go where pornography is likely to be found—physically or electronically.”-Elder Christofferson, Recognizing God’s Hand in Our Daily Blessings, Liahona, January 2012

“Our task to defend the family is not an easy one. Trends in the world diminish the significance of the family. Sadly, the sacred powers of procreation are desecrated by many people. And the divinely designed nature of marital intimacy is tarnished by the addictive, pernicious, and poisonous plague of pornography.”-Elder Nelson, The Doctrinal Importance of Marriage and Children, Broadcast, January 2012

“Satan has become a master at using the addictive power of pornography to limit individual capacity to be led by the Spirit. The onslaught of pornography in all of its vicious, corroding, destructive forms has caused great grief, suffering, heartache, and destroyed marriages. It is one of the most damning influences on earth.”-Elder Scott, To Acquire Spiritual Guidance, Conference October 2009

“Pornography, in particular, is a weapon of mass moral destruction. Its impact is at the forefront in eroding moral values.”-Elder Cook, Let there Be Light!, Conference October 2010

“There is also great concern about some of the pernicious, addictive behaviors like gambling and evil pornography that are so personally destructive and so rampant in our society. Remember, brothers and sisters, any kind of addiction is to surrender to something, thus relinquishing agency and becoming dependent.”-Elder Ballard, O That Cunning Plan of the Evil One, Conference October 2010

“Avoid the deadly poisons of pornography and narcotics. If these are in your life, beware! If allowed to continue, they can destroy you. Talk to your parents; talk to your bishop. They will know how to help you.”-Elder Packer, Counsel to Young Men, Conference April 2009

“I am sure the Lord loves and blesses husbands and wives who lovingly try to help spouses struggling with such deep problems as pornography or other addictive behavior or with the long-term consequences of childhood abuse.”-Elder Oaks, Divorce, Conference April 2007

Position Statement:

            Pornography, in my opinion, should be made a curse word. What a vile thing, what a horrid thing, something that can ensnare the minds of thousands and destroy the homes of millions. What is it that is so alluring about pornography that makes men and sometimes women draw away from their loved ones until they are lost in a dark abyss from which they cannot be saved? Thankfully there is the Atonement that allows those caught in the snare to repent and return to the straight and narrow path. Thankfully there are leaders of our church that can be turned to and relied upon to assist in the rehabilitation.