Tyler Durden of Zero Hedge reported the following ──
2 July 2025What Parents Wish Their Children Could Grow Up WithoutWith the technological advancements of the past two decades, a lot of new challenges have emerged for parents of young children. As they try to navigate the ever-evolving media and device landscape, it’s as difficult as it is important to strike the right balance between giving kids the chance to learn how to use technology and protecting them from the potential harm that early (over)use of smartphones and social media can doubtlessly inflict on a child’s development.Given the complexity of the task at hand and the lack of past experience to draw from, it’s understandable that many parents are uncertain how to manage their children’s device use, screen and social media time.And while they acknowledge the potential benefits of smartphones and social media, a sizeable share of parents would like to turn back the time for their children’s sake, according to a recent Harris Poll.As Statista’s Felix Richter reports, when asked which things they wished had never been invented thinking about their child’s experience growing up, more than half of the surveyed parents said they wished for their kids that social media didn’t exist. … the one thing parents wanted gone most for the sake of their children is online pornography, which more than 7 in 10 respondents hoped wouldn’t exist.
Most parents are rightly concerned ── because, possibly having gone through some
of what their children may have to go through as they navigate this highly sexualized
world ── they certainly do not want their children to make the same mistakes. And no, neither the title of this article nor its picture is a double entendre.
Pornography is becoming a major problem in society, with 61% of Americans
believing it is morally wrong and negatively impacting society. 1
“Part 1: The Adult CrisisPornography has become an increasingly prevalent, yet seldom discussed, dark force shaping American life. …Despite measurement limitations, the data reveals porn's massive digital reach:• Approximately 30% of US adults regularly consume pornographic content• Over 85% access it via smartphones• Adult websites collectively rank as the third most visited internet destination in the US, behind only Google and YouTube.• Women now comprise 30% of users …Impact and ImplicationsThe widespread use of porn is changing how adults relate to each other and view sexuality. Research suggests regular users may struggle with:• Unrealistic expectations about sex and relationships• Difficulty forming genuine, intimate connections• Changes in brain function similar to other behavioral addictions• Feelings of shame, anxiety, and depression”
Yes, pornography can become addictive, and it can be detrimental to a relationship.
The BBC, back in 2016, reported the following ──
Easy access to online porn is 'damaging' men's health, says NHS therapistAngela Gregory says more and more men in their late teens and early 20s are suffering from erectile dysfunction.She puts the blame on people becoming addicted to watching online porn.There are no official figures, but she says a lot of the time it is via smartphones and laptops.“What I’ve seen over the last 16 years, particularly the last five years, is an increase in the amount of younger men being referred,” she said.“Our experience is that historically men that were referred to our clinic with problems with erectile dysfunction were older men whose issues were related to diabetes, MS, cardio vascular [sic] disease.“These younger men do not have organic disease, they’ve already been tested by their GP and everything is fine.“So one of the first assessment questions I’d always ask now is about pornography and masturbatory habit because that can be the cause of their issues about maintaining an erection with a partner.”
Please note: “There are no official figures.” While there is no single global dataset
that quantifies the physical harm caused by pornography, several official reports and
peer-reviewed studies have explored its potential effects. Such as ──
• Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction (PIED): Studies have found that some men, especially under 40, report erectile issues with real-life partners but not when viewing porn.• Delayed ejaculation and reduced arousal: Frequent porn use has been linked to sluggish sexual response and difficulty achieving orgasm with partners.• Risky sexual behaviors: Porn often depicts unprotected sex and extreme acts, which may influence viewers to imitate these behaviors, increasing risk of STIs. 2
Those are just some of the potential physical effects of obsessive use of pornography.
Pornography ── on the Internet or otherwise-- can certainly cause harm to women,
men, teenagers, and children ── physically, emotionally, sexually, and spiritually.
God’s living, immutable word WARNS us, through the inspired proverbs of King
Solomon, the son of David ──
“’ My son, if sinners entice you, DO NOT CONSENT. … 15) My son, do not walk
in the way with them, Keep your foot from their path.’” – Proverbs 1:10-15.
The pornography industry ── estimated at a yearly income of $100 billion globally
── uses various tactics to attract viewers. It operates much like mainstream media
in terms of marketing and audience engagement. Such as ──
• Eye-catching thumbnails and titles.
• Free previews.
• Social media and influencer partnerships: Some creators promote adult
content through platforms like X, Reddit, and MeWe
(which is why we cancelled our MeWe page!)
• Search engine optimization: Websites use keywords and tags to appear in
relevant searches and draw traffic.
Sadly, just typing in “pornography” in the Microsoft Bing search engine ── at the
very top of the list is a pornographic site! Even with an adult filter ── SEARCH ENGINES ARE
ENTICING ONE TO SIN!
“’ I have made a covenant with my eyes; Why then should I look upon a young
woman [in a lustful way]. … 9) If my heart has been enticed by a woman, Or if I
have lurked at my neighbor’s door, … 27) So that my heart has been secretly enticed,
… 28) This also would be an iniquity deserving of judgment, For I would have
denied God who is above.’” – Job 31: 1, 9, 27-28.
NEVER THINK that one can view pornography in secret and the LORD God does
not see your sin! ──
“ … be sure your sin will find you out.” – Numbers 32:23.
Our Lord and Savior, Master, and Elder Brother ──
“’ You have heard that it was said to those of old [the Old Testament], ‘You shall not
commit adultery.’ …” – here speaking of physical adultery.
Verse 28 ── “’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has
already committed adultery with her IN HIS HEART.’” – Matthew 5:27-28.
Many people will reason amongst themselves: I don’t lust after the people that I look
upon or watch in pornography, therefore it’s not a sin.
First. Our Lord says lust is a sin. Porn, and any kind of erotica is meant to entice lust
in your heart. Pornography has existed since… certainly since time immemorial. It is
said that “pornography” as we know it began from a series called I Modi, or The
Sixteen Pleasures. It has also been speculated that the images in I Modi may have
been inspired by Ancient Roman spintria tokens ── which had pornographic images
on them. From personal experience, before I was converted, it was virtually impossible
to view pornographic or erotic images or videos without lustful thoughts. So, even
if a person is not lusting after the individual in the photo or video, the person is still
harboring lustful desires that are against the LORD God’s holiness.
The Apostle Paul ──
“FLEE SEXUAL IMMORALITY. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but
he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.” – 1 Corinthians 6:18.
The definition of sexual immorality is – and let’s break it down. “Sexual – “of,
relating to, or associated with sex, or the sexes. Having or involving sex.” “immoral–not moral; broadly: conflicting with generally or traditionally held moral principles–immorally.”
SEXUAL IMMORALITY IS A SIN AGAINST THE LORD GOD!
Again, some may reason amongst themselves: Who sets what is moral and immoral?
The LORD God! – cf. Galatians 5:19-23.
Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, along with our beloved Apostle Paul, is warning
us against trying to provoke, stir up, or succumb to sexual lust. They are
condemning PORNOGRAPHY in all its forms.
The Apostle Paul’s instruction and encouragement ──
“ … men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; 9) in
like manner also, that the women adorn themselves IN MODEST APPAREL, with
propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10) but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.” – 1
Timothy 2:8-10.
These instructions for behavior and appearance are linked to worship of God and to
public witness.
Notice this also from the Apostle James ──
“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will
receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
13) Let NO ONE say when he is tempted, ‘I am tempted by God’; for God cannot
be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.
14) But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed.
15) Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.” – James 1:12-15.
We are warned that when we are tempted, if we are drawn away by our own
desires and enticed, it can conceive, give birth to sin, and ultimately can bring
forth DEATH if not heartfelt repented of.
Like the addiction that comes from long-term smoking of cigarettes, pornography
can become addictive. Avoiding and fleeing any sexual immorality, one is resisting
temptation, and upon approval by the LORD God, will receive the glorious promise
of the crown of life!
“THEREFORE submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8) Draw
near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and
purify your hearts, you double-minded.” – James 4:7-8.
Our mighty God ── the Amen, Wonderful, Counselor, Prince of Peace also has
prohibitions related to pornography in the Old Testament ──
“He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly, He who despises the gain of
oppressions, Who gestures with his hands, REFUSING BRIBES, Who stops his ears
from hearing of bloodshed, And shuts his eyes from seeing evil: …” – it’s
underscored to not find bloodshed and evil as entertaining.
Verse 16 ── “He will dwell on high; His place of defense will be the fortress of
rocks; Bread will be given to him, His water will be sure.” – Isaiah 33:15-16.
“’ For why should you, my son, be enraptured by an IMMORAL WOMAN, And be
embraced in the arms of a seductress?’” – Proverbs 5:20.
“’ For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are
the way of life, 24) To keep you from THE EVIL WOMAN, From the flattering
tongue of a seductress. 25) Do not lust after her beauty in your heart, Nor let her
allure you with her eyelids. 26) For by means of a harlot A man is reduced to a crust
of bread; And an adulteress will prey upon his precious life.’” – Proverbs 6:23-26.
“’ This is THE WAY of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, And
says, ‘I have done no wickedness.’” – Proverbs 30:20.
“Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, … 10) ‘This evil people, who
refuse to hear My words, who follow the dictates of their hearts, and walk after other
gods to serve them and worship them, … 25) … ‘Because you have forgotten Me
And trusted in FALSEHOOD. 26) Therefore I will uncover your skirts over your
face, That your shame may appear. 27) I have seen your adulteries [including
spiritual adulteries, the worship of false gods] And your lustful neighings, The
lewdness of your harlotry, Your abominations on the hills in the fields.
WOE TO YOU, O JERUSALEM!
Will you still not be made clean?’” – Jeremiah 13:8, 10, 25-27.
People who view pornography are likely committing “lustful neighings.” In other
words, the unbridled eagerness of animal passions; see Jeremiah 2:24; 5:8. A
growing number of people are NOT ASHAMED of their immoral sexual desires, or
how they dress. No one is to trick another in seeing their nakedness, or ── like what
Bill Cosby was accused and found guilty of. Three counts of aggravated indecent
assault. No one is to drug another to have sexual relations or see their nakedness.
Both a male seductress (often called a rake) and a female seductress are denounced
in God’s living word!
Also, in Leviticus, chapter 18, we are told not to uncover the nakedness of a relative
──
“’ None of you shall approach anyone who is near of kin to him, to uncover his
nakedness: I am the LORD.’” – Leviticus 18:4-19. This would also include
videotaping a relative who is naked or engaging in sex. In Ezekiel, the LORD God tells us that PUBLICLY uncovering oneself is an abomination unto God! – cf.
Ezekiel 16:35-39.
Sadly, in this present evil age ── pornography is pervasive.
An article related to pornography, Pornography──Becoming Recognized as “Normal.” □
1) Data For A Difference, Pornography’s Growing Grip on Modern Life. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
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