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Amanda Naudus
Professor Giles
HLTH 216-004
5 March 2023
Dangers of Pornography: Life Application Assignment
Article 1 -
1. Which articles did you select to read?
- For Wives: How to Overcome a Pornography Addiction
2. After reading the articles, what are two things that stood out to you?
“For most woman, a struggle with pornography doesn’t simply disappear through a
promise, a prayer, or getting married. In reality, no sin struggle usually does.”
- This quote honestly really surprised me. I think most times I think that pornography
comes from a desire to be loved fully by someone. I thought that once you got married
and are satisfied by another person you wouldn’t feel that void or desire in your life to
have to go back to pornography.
Pray about your sex life: “He knows you intimately, ask him daily to help you learn how
to overcome your pornography addiction.”
- I think this quote from the author also really stuck out to me. As I was reading through
this article the idea of surrendering to God and others for that accountability is key. I
think that we struggle to let others know our struggles and secrets. I know I definitely
don’t like to share with others or even tell God the things that I struggle with. Looking
back to even the beginning of the Bible after Adam and Eve sinned and they noticed they
were naked, they were ashamed and didn’t even what to admit to God even though he
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knew them fully. We think that if we can hide from Jesus or others they won’t find out
and we can still keep living in that lie or sin. Letting people know and most of all Jesus
know the struggles of your heart allows him into your life and into that place of hiding.
His love covers our sins. Even when we struggle to believe it
3. There are many people who struggle with this addiction. It could even be you. What
information could you use from these articles to have a conversation with others that
identify the spiritual, health or relationship risks of viewing pornography?
- I think when you hide this part of your heart and life from your husband and even Jesus it
really puts up a barrier and distance in your relationships. Reading this article opened my
eyes a little bit on this topic. I think overall I think it allows me to have some knowledge,
but mostly to just love someone even more and really respect them. It’s hard to
vulnerable and to go through any type of addiction.
4. What does God say about pornography and our sinful nature?
- Jesus is all knowing. His love covers our sins. He actually loves us so much that he came
down to this world and died for our sins so then we could be forgiven and live in
freedom. Although this is so hard to go through and overcome it is possible only through
Jesus. Allowing him into every single aspect of your life allows you to live a life in
reflection of him.
Article 2 -
1. Which articles did you select to read?
- Woman Addicted to Porn: God Wants to Set You free
2. After reading the articles, what are two things that stood out to you?
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“It effectively trained me to justify sin, quench the conviction of the Holy Spirit, and live
with little to no self-control over the urges of my flesh. It desensitized me to more and
more graphic and grotesque things and, even worse, it dehumanized my perspective of
the people I watched for my own entertainment.”
- I think this is so true. With any type of addiction we justify sinful actions. We think that
we aren’t as bad as someone else or that it wasn’t that bad of a sin compared to this other
thing. This quote stood out to me a lot because I really appreciate her honesty. He
vulnerability of what she went through and what she struggled through.
“I believe many people, women especially, would be shocked to know the number of
other believers (yes, female believers) within the Body of Christ who live at war with
perverse sexual temptation, bondage, and addiction. Shame effectively silences many
women who are addicted to porn, but do not mistake the Church’s awkward navigation
around “taboo topics” for a Body void of very real battles. You aren’t alone.”
- I think that it still really shocks me about how many people actually struggle with
pornography. I know more and more people struggle with this addiction and I think that
more awareness for this addiction is being heard of. Just hearing that you are not alone
and reading stories of other women who have struggled and overcome this brings hope to
those who are still currently in this situation.
3. There are many people who struggle with this addiction. It could even be you. What
information could you use from these articles to have a conversation with others that
identify the spiritual, health or relationship risks of viewing pornography?
- I think honestly sharing these stories of how other woman have struggled with this
addiction and letting others know that they are not alone is so helpful. Having such an
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understanding of what people are going through. I think listening and just pointing them
to Christ in a loving and gentle way is so helpful.
4. What does God say about pornography and our sinful nature?
- Pornography is not something that comes from God. With any addiction come fruit
whether it be good or not you will see your actions, thoughts, and opinions change as a
result. As Christians we are called to look at our lives and see how we reflect Jesus and
ask him to weed out the ‘bad fruit’ or addictions that we could be struggling with that
separate us from him.
Article 3 -
1. Which articles did you select to read?
- How Pornography Impacts Marriage
2. After reading the articles, what are two things that stood out to you?
- Overall, Marriage is a commitment. It’s a lifelong challenge of keeping a promise to
yourself, your partner, others, and God. This commitment has so many challenges and
seasons. Addiction to pornography is both a break to a promise and shows that there is
something deeper then just the actions being done. Despite all of this, it is also a chance
of redemption and restoration.
“Because porn is self-centered and self-serving, it doesn’t require that husbands be lovers
of their wives. In the counterfeit world of porn, sex simply involves an image or video,
masturbation and orgasm. The sexual arousal is immediate and gratification is instant —
it’s all about personal pleasure.”
- I think quote definitely surprised me. Although I kinda knew this already, having another
reminder of this really made me think about the impact of this addiction. My parents have
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always told me that no matter what you do, your actions and decisions always have an
effect on others. I think this is such a good reminder.
3. There are many people who struggle with this addiction. It could even be you. What
information could you use from these articles to have a conversation with others that
identify the spiritual, health or relationship risks of viewing pornography?
- I think this is a hard topic to bring up or even talk about. Honestly, I’m not really sure
how to bring this up with a friend that is married. Not even bing in a relationship right
now, I think this is just something to keep in mind about and pray over. Pornogrpahy is a
huge addiction amongst so many people. I think just being so careful and more open to
this is so helpful. Most of all just keep going back to God and just talk to him if you are
struggling or trying to overcome this addiction.
4. What does God say about pornography and our sinful nature?
- It is selfish. It is a self gratification addiction that affects more people than just yourself.
As you go into relationships or are in a relationship currently it can affect how you view
love and identity. As christians we have to be so honest and careful. This addiction is so
difficult to overcome, but there is also so much freedom in overcoming this addiction.
Article 4 -
1. Which articles did you select to read?
- How to Quit watching Porn: 7 Strategies for Your Teens
2. After reading the articles, what are two things that stood out to you?
- Watching porn affects your brain and can affect your future. I had no clue about this
really had a huge impact on teens. Having just come out of my teens (or about to this
year), it’s really sad to hear that so many teens struggle with pornography. I thought this
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would only be something that adults struggle with. However, lots of addictions tend to
come from childhood. The way the child is brought up or even loved effects them in the
future. I think now becoming an adult and looking towards one day starting a family it
really makes me reflect on how I want to be a parents and how I want to show affliction
to my future kids.
- Teaching your kids these important lessons and strategies helps train your kids for the
future. I didn’t realize that stress plays a role into addictions. When we are so stressed we
look for outlets and oftentimes we fall into bad addictions. Stay open to communication
and honestly finding ways to let your kids express themselves and feel like they are being
heard and loved allows them to find different, healthier types of stress relief.
3. There are many people who struggle with this addiction. It could even be you. What
information could you use from these articles to have a conversation with others that
identify the spiritual, health or relationship risks of viewing pornography?
- I think if you are a parent having conversation with your kids. Not coming into those
conversations with judgment or trying to fix their lives, but with so much love and
vulnerability. Maybe sharing your experiences and the consequences with them allows
them to also be vulnerable and open with you. Leading by example through how you live
and how you love others is another big way of impact your kids.
4. What does God say about pornography and our sinful nature?
- We are called to reflect Jesus in everything we do. Living that out is hard! We easily are
tempted and fall into addictions. Jesus’ love for us helios us to overcome those
addictions. If your child is struggling in this area, maybe come into the situation with a
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love and understanding. Look to God for wisdom and be open to communication and
community. Help them to seek freedom and peace.
