Christianity --Youth Issues/Confused

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I always wondered if nudity is considered as porn. As of let's say people watch naked people  etc on the internet, but don't look/watch "sex movies" and things of that sort. So I want to know if nudity is porn, or if it's like bad.
Thank you.

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Josh-

It all depends on your reaction to the naked body.  Many people believe that the naked body is beautiful, as it is a creation of God.  I agree.  But if your reaction is to go hide in the bathroom and masturbate, then your priorities are all wrong, and then nudity somehow becomes pornography.

There are many nudist clubs around the world that are NOT erotic clubs.  They are frequently called naturists clubs.   Inb my opinion, it is NOT pornography unless it stimulates sexual thoughts or actions.

Hope this helps,

Carl

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Carl Fuglein

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I can answer questions from teens & young adults concerning their faith walk and on social issues which affect their lives. I can answer questions on sex, homosexuality, and drugs and anything else that might be troubling you. After 30 years in youth ministry, nothing shocks me, and I promise to give straight answers to any and all questions. I can also answer questions from youth workers on problems they`re having with programming or with their groups.

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I have been involved in youth and young adult ministries as a volunteer for over 30 years. I am currently a volunteer youth minister in a suburban UM church - I have a small group of 7th and 8th graders.

Organizations
United Methodist Church, Chrysalis, Walk to Emmaus, Cursillo

Education/Credentials
Several training seminars, 8 years at National Youth Workers Convention, 1 year at Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry

Awards and Honors
Certified lay speaker for UM Church

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