idle banter

Wednesday, November 30, 2005

The-sin-that-must-not-be-named

One can't help but notice the lack on conversation on the blog since we've refrained from idle slander. So, here's my attempt to spice things up again.

In our quest to wrestle with real faith issues, the one issue we haven't touched on is that of porn. This has not been suprising when we consider the role shame plays in this delightful temptation. It is not a subject addressed from the pulpit. It is not one covered at family braai's on a Sunday. And it is definitely not addressed in our faith community - to a significant extent as least. And so I have come across 3 general approaches to porn (I have included websites as references):

1 - It is a scourge and should be spat upon. See
Blazing Grace.
2 - It is a struggle we all live with, but we should nonetheless confront its habbit forming nature. See
Pure Online.
3 - It is a problem that we need to face, in conversation, with an element of fun to stop us from getting too bogged down by it. Check out
XXXChurch - I really like these guys: they balance a really serious approach with some great fun, innovation and relevance.

I suppose you might be able to categorise these approaches into conservative, moderate and liberal takes on the subject. These are typical distinctions on any subject, and I'm not sure they are useful.


* So, what is your approach?
* Should we see porn as a problem?
* What harm does it do in comparison to alcoholism?

PS: Ladies, you're included in this discussion as well.

2 Comments:

  • DW, I'd love ot hear your take on these questions as I've been wrestling wit them for a while now.

    By Blogger Aiden, at 11/30/2005 06:40:00 pm  

  • Sheesh Dirk, you had a change of heart. From a profile pic of 'ol Frank to a flaming death symbol?

    You need to talk about something?

    By Blogger Aiden, at 12/01/2005 12:27:00 pm  

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