Re: The Bible versus porn

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On 8/09/04, Anonymous wrote:
> "Why is it a republican thing to defend the Bible and
> outlaw porn; yet the democrats defend porn and hate the
> Bible??
>
> God "invented" sex and therefore anything we can enjoy
> about sex is a gift from God, (short of kiddie porn,
> beastality, rape). "
>
> Isn't it amazing that if a Republican/Christian mentions
> porn or nudity, they are automatically condemned? I think
> it is amazing that no one considers the fact that the Bible
> never condemns nudity. Shoot, there was one prophet in the
> Old Testament that was nude for 3 years straight, making a
> prophetical point. This is somehow OK, because its in the
> Bible, but if someone today walked around naked for 3 years,
> he would be considered in league with Satan.
>
> Just an observation..
>
> He also has a point about Democrats always being anti-
> Christian in their actions. You never see anyone who
> actually is a true individual anymore. Virtually everyone
> seems to fall into some group sooner or later, whether or
> not they are correct. Like lemmings.

Hey! Nice to hear from ya. You are completely correct that the
Bible never mentions anything against nudity. But in fact it
emphatically opposes sexual imorality. It's everywhere in the
Bible. Check out Romans, for one. Anyway, the thing about porn
is this: when we view porn, we tend to has lusty thoughts
associated with it. Herein lies the problem. Lust clearly
exemplifies sexual imorality; hence, it is advised that we
lustful, sexual humans stay away from porn.
As a side note. If some person could look at porn and truly
have no lustful feelings or desirous feelings, then it would be
okay. This person would be looking at the porn like looking at
any other picture or painting.
Just keep in mind. When in doubt, consult the Bible and
conusult God himself. Remeber the power of prayer.
Thanks for the awesome question. Fly with Christ.