January 13, 2009
As I read articles regarding kids taking nude
pictures of themselves and forwarding them to others, I think about the insidious
nature of pornography and how it needs to be confronted wherever it shows
its ugly face (and how most often it is not!)
And then, we see head lines like the following:
Porn Kings Joke About Bailout Funds, But Rampant Addiction No Laughing
Matter: Anti-Porn Activist
NASHVILLE, Jan. 12, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Larry Flynt, the publisher
of Hustler magazine, and Joe Francis, the producer of "Girls Gone Wild"
videos, recently said they were asking Congress for $5 billion in federal
assistance, asserting the adult entertainment industry was among those hit
"like a cold shower" by the recession.
However, Steve Siler, director of Music for the Soul (MFS), a Nashville-based
Christian ministry, said that while Flynt’s and Francis’ remarks
may seem like simply a twisted joke to most Americans, the pornography industry
in the United States and its devastating effect on individuals, marriages,
families and workplaces is no laughing matter.
"Pornographers continue to disregard the heartbreak and devastation
they wreak on a daily basis," said Siler. "Then they take advantage
of the economic misfortune of millions of Americans in order to generate free
publicity. I would call this act thoughtless, if it wasn't so calculated.
Some have called it a joke. But to laugh and joke about this epidemic is hurtful
and offensive."
Siler and MFS recently released "Somebody's Daughter: A Journey to Freedom
from Pornography", featuring a television documentary detailing the lives
of three men and one couple active in Christian ministry who struggled with
and overcame addiction to pornography.
The "Somebody's Daughter" TV documentary has appeared on the ION
Network and is set to air on the INSP, Daystar and NRB networks and on an
American Family Association webcast.
According to recent surveys, nearly 60 percent of Christian men and 37 percent
of pastors admit to struggling with pornography. No longer just a problem
for men, 35 percent of women also admit to the addiction. "Somebody's
Daughter" was produced to shine the light on how the $13.3 billion pornography
industry is plaguing those who profess Christianity, and to promote healing
and deliverance from the growing epidemic.
To find out more, see: http://www.SomebodysDaughter.org
Steve Ensley and I discuss "A hidden public health hazard" weekly
Radio Internet broadcast at:
http://puritynet.net:80/battle_for_purity.htm
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And looking ahead:
By popular demand, we are showing "Fireproof" at least one more
time.
See below for a few more details.
Friday, January 16, 2008
At 7:00 pm at 203 E. Main Street, Fremont, Michigan
"Fireproof"
(at the first showing on New Year's Eve, we had 125 in attendance)
(at the second showing on New Year's Eve there were 50 in attendance)
Personal note in closing:
First, regarding "Fireproof." This movie is a must see if there
ever was one. Some are indicating they would like to see it again.
Others are saying they would like to come and bring a friend(s).
It isn't available for release in DVD until January 27.
There is really something very special about seeing this kind of powerful
Christian movie in community!
That's why we have decided to show it at least one more time!
In closing, after the movie on New Year's Eve, we asked you to indicate whether
you were interested in receiving this kind of
update or invitation. We told you how important it was for us to spread the
word by word of mouth!
Please join us in praying that this will be another evening where God is glorified
and His people are encouraged to live for
Him!
Begin to tell others today! If you want to respond back to us telling us of
your intentions, that helps us too!!
Thanks and may God bless you!
Yours in Christ's service,
Bill Johnson, president
American Decency Association
The movie is free.
Refreshments will be available.
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To donate online:
http://americandecency.org/folder.php?f=donate
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American Decency Association
Bill Johnson, President
P.O. Box 202
Fremont, MI 49412
ph: 231-924-4050
http://www.americandecency.org
