I wrote about this topic once before, but I continue to be amazed by the quantity of stories I see each day on people being convicted of possessing child pornography (set up a Google alert on "child pornography" and you'll see what I mean). But what amazes me even more is the lack of discussions about the damage all pornography does, including child pornography. I completely understand and agree that there must be strong consequences for breaking the law, especially when it involves children. But I wonder why there isn't more being done to educate people and provide resources for help? Is it that these people, including me, are considered beyond help, or are not worthy of it? Are we so afraid to face the problem that we just ignore it until someone is caught, then read about it in the paper, and move on until the next one is caught?
I believe we have to use all the resources at our disposal - information, punishment, treatment, recovery - to help those that want to find a way out of viewing pornography and specifically child pornography. Why not start now? Let's shine light on this issue and help reduce the victimization of children by cutting the demand for child pornography. It isn't the only way, but it is one way we can make a difference.
God bless,
David
1 comments:
As someone who struggles with pornography daily I believe the reason more isn't done is that it would require others to admit they lust, lust frequently, and lust after people that would seem inappropriate.
More than that, if you've ever "come out" as a recovering pornography addict at Church you'd suddenly see the women want to remove their children from your presence and the men become silent and stoic.
No one wants to admit that lust is a problem and even fewer people want to admit that women enjoy making men lust. Not all women but I'd say probably the majority.
The only way we'll get over all of this is for men to begin admitting that they lust, daily. To admit that there are types of clothing that are purchased with the intent to make men lust. And to admit that probably most men have at least looked at pornography, even if it isn't a daily struggle.
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