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Pornography is tearing apart the very fabric of our society. Yet Christians are
often ignorant of its impact and apathetic about the need to control this menace.
Pornography encompasses books, magazines, videos, and devices and has moved
from the periphery of society into the mainstream through video cassettes, soft-porn
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In Time’s current cover story, “Porn and the Threat to Virility,” Belinda Luscombe
writes, “A growing number of young men are convinced that their sexual responses
have been sabotaged because their brains were virtually marinated in porn when they
were adolescents. Their generation has consumed explicit content in quantities and
varieties never before possible, on devices designed to deliver content swiftly and
privately, all at an age when their brains were more plastic—more prone to permanent
change—than in later life. These young men feel like unwitting guinea pigs in a largely
concept of the nature of conjugal relations. This, in turn, alters both sexual attitudes and
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stability. (Patrick F. Fagan, Ph.D., https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/the-
effects-of-pornography-on-individuals-marriage-family-and-community.html)
"As a clinical psychologist, I have treated, over many years, approximately 300
sex addicts, sex offenders, or other individuals (96% male) with sexual illnesses. This
includes many types of unwanted compulsive sexual acting out plus such things as child
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example, they say that it objectifies women and fosters a market that allows for the
victimization of innocent children and women. Porn has also been labeled as an
"enemy of the family" and as a contributor to the "demise of guys." Many opponents
sum up their assertions by insisting that the human body is a temple, and porn is its
unparalleled desecrator. Whether or not smut actually does this is a matter that is at
least partially subjective, and we all harbor our own opinions. (Ross Pomeroy
"Indeed, the data reported and reviewed suggests that the thesis is myth and, if
and sex crimes. Further, considering the findings of studies of community standards and
wide spread usage of SEM [sexually explicit material], it is obvious that in local
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communities as nationally and internationally, porn is available, widely used and felt
pornography it is in regard to any SEM that involves children or minors in its production
or consumption. Lastly we see that objections to erotic materials are often made on the
basis of supposed actual, social or moral harm to women. No such cause and effect has
Repression seems to figure prominently into the puzzle of pornography. In 2009 Michael
causing intrusive sexual thoughts or difficulty finding like-minded sex partners. Then he
assessed the students with an eye to understanding the root causes of their issues.
It turns out that among porn viewers, the amount of porn each subject consumed had
nothing to do with his or her mental state. What mattered most, Twohig found, was
whether the subjects tried to control their sexual thoughts and desires. The more they
tried to clamp down on their urge for sex or porn, the more likely they were to consider
their own pornography use a problem. The findings suggest that suppressing the desire
to view pornography, for example, for moral or religious reasons, might actually
strengthen the urge for it and exacerbate sexual problems. It’s all about “personal views
and personal values,” Twohig says. In other words, the effects of pornography—positive
or negative—have little to do with the medium itself and everything to do with the person
viewing it.
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It’s not hard to find a study population, given how widespread pornography has
become. The United States alone produces 10,000 pornographic movies each year.
video/DVD sales and rentals amount to at least $4 billion per year. The Internet is a rich
source, with 40 million adults regularly visiting porn Web sites, and more than one-
quarter of regular users downloading porn at work. And it’s not just men who are
interested: Nelsen/Net reports that 9.4 million women in the United States accessed
online pornography Web sites in the month of September 2003. According to the
conservative media watchdog group Family Safe Media, the porn industry makes more
money than the top technology companies combined, including Microsoft, Google,
When couples viewed erotic films together over several weeks, their sexual
activity increased in short-term compared with couples who did not view erotic films.
to be close to each another and their own sexual confidence. But it did not change how
they saw their partner in the relationship. (Campbell L, Kohut T., 2017)
Local Literature
"At the core of the concept of pornography is that it is [an] expression involving
human sexuality," said UP law professor Perfecto Fernandez in his article "Indicators of
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obscenity and pornography, he says, but "there has not been any conceptual statement
The academe has also reacted. "Using the police to go after tabloid publishers
and authorizing them to make judgments on matters of values and public morals sends
the wrong signals," pointed out University of the Philippines (UP) journalism professor
1998). The practice could lead to abuses, she said. These operations also in effect
constrain press freedom, she added, a "form of prior restraint that violates the
"At the core of the concept of pornography is that it is [an] expression involving
human sexuality," said UP law professor Perfecto Fernandez in his article "Indicators of
obscenity and pornography, he says, but "there has not been any conceptual statement
Pornography is a grave evil that offends against chastity because it perverts and
undermines the marriage act, the sexual intimate self-giving of husband and wife to
each other, which should be enjoyed as a personal and private gift from God.[10] It
does grave injury to the dignity of all involved, performers, consumer, producers, and
persons for illicit profit. (Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, 2016)
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According to a book by Arnie Trinidad entitled Child Pornography in the
Laguna, a rural community South of Manila. The case, according to Trinidad, involved
2005, documents other cases perpetrated by both foreign and local pedophiles and
includes in depth analysis of the ongoing problem, in the context of the social, economic
Students reported that they obtained information about love and sexuality mainly
from friends. However, they valued parents' opinion more than friends'. They revealed
few conversations with their parents on these topics. A majority of them would like to
have more information, mainly about emotion-related topics. Almost half of respondents
were not aware that condoms are not 100% effective in preventing STIs or pregnancies.
More girls, compared to boys, were sensitive and opposed to several types of sexism.
After adjusting for sex, age and institution, the belief of 100% condom effectiveness and
the approval of pornography and sexism were associated with being sexually
experienced.
Firstly, Pornography is a form of Adultery which means that it violates the 6th
commandment of God “You shall not commit adultery.” Thus, it is immoral. What is
Immorality? In my own words, it involves actions that are against the personal and
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social ethics. Pornography is against the personal ethics, social ethics and the
Second, it corrupts the innocent minds of young people. Instead of doing their
What is the bad effect? The best example that I can give you as of the present
time is Hayden Kho. He recorded and kept sex videos of him, having sex with other
girls. When he was asked why he did such a thing, he can’t answer anything. Will he do
such a thing without any reason? The main root of his actions is most probably
Pornography. His mind was corrupted by Immorality. Like him, Pornography watchers
Moreover, it abuses women. In sex videos, women are more abused. Their
dignities are being stepped on whenever someone watches their videos. (Philippine-
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Definition of Terms
Child Pornography is a criminal offense and is defined as any visual depiction involving
conduct.
conscious wishes
reality equipment or by exchanging messages with another person via the Internet.
Desecrator -to violate or outrage the sacred character of (an object or place) by
Elicit - evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to
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Erotica - These are pictures that do not involve either nudity or sexual behavior. They
Explicit - stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Holistic - characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental
and social factors, rather than just the physical symptoms of a disease.
sexual organs or activity, intended to stimulate erotic rather than aesthetic or emotional
feelings.
Sex - (chiefly with reference to people) sexual activity, including specifically sexual
intercourse.
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Virility - (in a man) the quality of having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive;
manliness.
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Questionnaire
Name: Date:
Grade & Section: Teacher:
Note: The researcher would like to ask the following questions will remain
CONFIDENTIAL and it will not be used against the correspondents.
Effects of Pornography on Children
Yes Sometimes No
1. Have you been exposed to any pornographic
material?
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Table of Analysis
1. Out of 100 respondents 52% said that they have been exposed to pornographic
materials, 27% said sometimes and 21% have never been exposed to
pornography.
2. Out of 100 respondents 45% said that pornography is good for viewers self-
esteem, 26% said maybe it is, and 29% said it is not good for the viewers self-
esteem.
3. Out of 100 respondents 28% of them said that their parents are aware that they
are viewing pornographic materials, 20% sometimes and 52% are not.
4. Out of 100 respondents 58% believe that there should be legal restrictions on
pornography, 19% said sometimes, and 23% of them said that there should be
no legal restrictions on viewing pornography.
5. Out of 100 respondents 25% said that pornographic materials is necessary for
sex education, 40% said sometimes and 35% of them said that it is not
necessary for sex education.
6. Out of 100 respondents 25% feel bad or guilty after looking at pornography, 39%
sometimes, and 36% does not feel bad after viewing pornography.
7. Out of 100 respondents 58% said that pornography encourage rapists, 25% said
sometimes and 17% said it doesn’t encourage rapists.
8. Out of 100 respondents 48% agree that pornography is a poison to one’s mind
39% said sometimes and 13% said that it is not poison to one’s mind.
9. Out of 100 respondents 50% said that porn is bad, 32% said sometimes porn is
bad and 18% said that it is not bad.
10. Out of 100 respondents 48% like to help stop viewing pornography, 33%
sometimes and 19% doesn’t want to help to stop viewing pornography.
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Questions Yes Sometimes No
1. Have you been exposed to any pornographic material? 52 27 21
2. Is pornography good for viewer self-esteem? 45 26 29
3. Are your parents aware that you have viewed 28 20 52
pornographic materials?
4. Do you believe there should be legal restrictions on 58 19 23
pornography?
5. Is pornographic materials necessary for sex education? 25 40 35
6. Do you ever feel bad or guilty after looking at 25 39 36
pornography?
7. Does pornography encourage rapists? 58 25 17
8. Would you agree if others tell that pornography is a 48 39 13
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Effects of Pornography on Children
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