Christianity --Youth Issues/advice me

Advertisement


Question
Hello Carl,
My girlfriend is involved in pornographic movies and She actually does not see anything wrong with it.How can i make her realize the dangers of pornography so that could overcome this challenge.I love her and so i(we) need help.

Answer
Hi Frank-

Pornography is a serious problem that can become addictive, and it sounds like your girlfriend may be addicted.

Ask her why she watches - if it is for sexual fulfillment, tell her that real sex is so much better, and that if she continues  to watch pornography, she may not be able to have a normal sexual life later.

I'm not an expert, but I know that God wants some things to be intimate and pure, like the marriage bed.  Pornography goes way beyond that.  May I suggest that you visit this website:  

http://xxxchurch.com

This site has a wealth of information about pornography and ways to break the bad habits.  They can give you much more information than I can.  I've actually met the owners/founders of the site and they are dedicated, passionate men for Jesus, just trying to help others break this habit.  They even go to pornographic trade shows to talk with and minister those involved in the industry.

I hope this helps.  Please let me know how you handle the situation.


Blessings,
carl

Christianity --Youth Issues

All Answers


Answers by Expert:


Ask Experts

Volunteer


Carl Fuglein

Expertise

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.

Experience

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

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.