Scary Stats on Porn Addiction

I'm not sure what to make of this, but the figures are eye-opening. If these figures are indicative of the true picture of what is happening in the church, then it explains, at least in part, the anemic record the church in the U.S. has in challenging, shaping, and changing the culture.

The numbers have to be interpreted in the sense that these figure reflect the percentages within those who answered a survey. More scientific surveys need to be taken to get a more accurate picture, but I must admit, these findings were staggering.

The allure, and easy access of the Internet has tempted many men and women to take the bait of the forbidden fruit. The relative ease in which a person can view pornographic images within the privacy of their own homes has added to the anonymity of the experience.

The mainstreaming of sexual images, in even the most mundane sitcoms or commercials, has done much to deaden the conscience of even discriminating Christians. We are living in perilous times.

While steps can be taken to protect yourself and your family from Internet porn, the only surefire way of eliminating the temptation is to get rid of your computer altogether. That just isn't going to happen. So, how do you protect yourself from this alluring temptation? Is it possible to continue watching television, surf the net, read magazines, and go to the theater believing that these images won't have an effect on your or your family?