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Fighting the Battle Against Pornography
Mormon Life says: Pull the rug out from under pornography. Brush up on why we need to worry, who pornography is affecting, how to prevent it, how to get help, and why—amidst this daunting plague—there is still overwhelming hope.
Pornography is an issue that’s been swept under the rug for years. But it’s 2012, and we’re running out of rugs. In a world where pornography is not only accepted but applauded, our brooms need to...
{A&E} Romance Novels: Another Form of Porn?
Mormon Life says: As a librarian, I have the unique opportunity to help people find books to entertain and inspire. But one too many times I have seen women get caught up in the world of romance novels and lose sight of what is virtuous and lovely.
“…If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy we seek after these things.” The whole 13th Article of Faith is, in my opinion, a great motto for how to live a happy...
Helping others avoid and overcome pornography: tips for leaders, spouses and parents
Many times, people who have engaged in viewing pornography feel like they are lost and without hope. Pornography is addictive, but pornography can also be overcome, and having a good support system is essential. Below are tips for parents, church leaders and spouses of loved ones who are seeking...
When a Husband is Addicted to Porn | Hope for LDS Women
I admit it. As a website manager, I usually love looking at our site’s analytics. I’m always interested to see what kinds of questions people are asking about Mormon life and beliefs, and enjoy a glimpse into what LDS readers are looking for as well. But I confess that when this site was launched...
LDS church aids annual anti-porn week
Morality in Media is set to kick off the 24th annual White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP) Week on Sunday, with LDS Family Services enlisted as one of the event's primary collaborators. "This year's WRAP Week campaign will include collaboration with ex-porn stars, a neurosurgeon, the LDS...
Would Mitt Romney, Jon Huntsman Jr. prosecute porn? Morality in Media wants to know
President Barack Obama's administration has failed to initiate a single federal obscenity prosecution, and Morality in Media president Patrick Trueman wants that trend to change in a big way. So with an eye to the future, the former chief of the Justice Department's Child Exploitation and...
LDS men launch youth anti-pornography campaign
Mormon Life says: Fight the New Drug aims to educate people--especially high school students--on the truth about the addictiveness of pornography.
You don’t drink it. You don’t inhale it. And you can’t inject it. But scientific evidence is beginning to show what general authorities have been saying for years: pornography can be as addicting as...
Facebook pages help anti-porn groups fuel discussion and activism locally and nationally
Mormon Life says: Another cool resource for combatting pornography.
Tori Byers was shocked when she found it. The pornography belonged to someone close to her, which made the discovery harder to accept. Looking for a way to help, she came across an ad that led to a...
New Mormon site protects families against pornography
A new website, ProtectFamily.org, has been created to serve as a resource to all parents who wish to maintain a safe online environment–protecting their respective family standards– while encouraging and allowing family members to positively and pro-actively participate in engaging the online...
Pornography: 'Not a victimless act'
The consumption of pornography “breaks hearts,” said Mark H. Willes, president and CEO of Deseret Management Corporation. Offering the keynote address at the 10th annual Conference on “Protecting Children and Families from Pornography and other Harmful Materials,” Brother Willes said popular...
Ask Dr. Elia: Will my marriage survive his addiction to lust?
Dear Dr. Elia, My husband was addicted to porn for the last four years before we got married. We've only been married for 10 months, and I've been dealing with it since I saw the signs of lust and found out he was viewing porn on television the second month we were married. He claims he has...
Mitt, the Marriotts and the Fight Against Pornography
Mormon Life says: The author makes an interesting point the mass media hasn't considered.
Marriott hotels will be phasing out in-room pay-per-view pornography over the next five years, giving up about $100 million in revenues to do so. (Lucky for them, Marriott guests will still be...
Two Mormon Women’s Stories about Overcoming Pornography Addiction
We are reminded that although we often talk about pornography being a male problem, an increasing number of women are being caught in the snare of pornography. Below, two Mormon women share their experiences with confronting and overcoming their pornography addictions. The first story might come...
Healthy relationships: 'Preparing for Healthy Intimacy in a Sexually Toxic Culture'
There has "never, ever been a better time in history to develop a healthy, intimate relationship," a licensed marriage and family therapist said to single adults gathered at Utah Valley University on Jan. 15. "On the flip side, we also live in a time when there have never been so many challenges...
To those who are struggling with a pornography addiction, 'This is healable'
There has “never, ever been a better time in history to develop a healthy, intimate relationship,” said a licensed marriage and family therapist to single adults gathered at Utah Valley University on Jan. 15. “On the flip side, we also live in a time when there have never been so many challenges...
