“A hidden public health hazard”

By: Chris Johnson

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:
https://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
https://americandecency.org

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