1. “Some involved in pornography apparently
minimize its seriousness and continue to exercise the priesthood of God because
they think no one will know of their involvement. But the user knows, brethren,
and so does the Lord.” (Dallin H. Oaks, "Pornography", April 2005, http://www.lds.org)
2. While the matter of which I speak was a problem then, it is a
much more serious problem now. It grows increasingly worse. It is like a raging
storm, destroying individuals and families, utterly ruining what was once
wholesome and beautiful. I speak of pornography in all of its manifestations.”
(Gordon B. Hinckley, "A Tragic Evil Among Us," Oct. 2004, http://www.lds.org/)
3. "...If you have any question about whether a particular movie, book, or other form of entertainment is appropriate, don’t see it, don’t read it, don’t participate. Some publishers and printers prostitute their presses by printing millions of pieces of pornography each day. No expense is spared to produce a product certain to be viewed, then viewed again. One of the most accessible sources of pornography today is the Internet, where one can turn on a computer and instantly have at his fingertips countless sites featuring pornography. President Gordon B. Hinckley has said: “I fear this may be going on in some of your homes. It is vicious. It is lewd and filthy. It is enticing and habit-forming. It will take [you] down to destruction as surely as anything in this world. It is foul sleaze that makes its exploiters wealthy, its victims impoverished” (“Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 51)." (Thomas S. Monson, "Standards of Strength," Oct. 2008. http://www.lds.org)
4. “Real consequences start to accumulate as self-respect ebbs
away, sweet relationships sour, marriages wither and innocent victims begin to pile
up. Finding that what they have been viewing no longer satisfies, they
experiment with more extreme images. They slowly grow addicted even if they
don't know it and, like David, their behavior deteriorates as their moral
standards disintegrate.” (L. Whitney Clayton, "Blessed Are All the Pure in Heart," Oct. 2007, http://www.lds.org.)
5. “As we encounter that
evil carrier, the pornography beetle, let our battle standard and that of our
communities be taken from that famous ensign of early America, “Don’t tread on
me” (John Bartlett, Familiar Quotations, p. 1090).
Let us join in the
fervent declaration of Joshua: “Choose you this day whom ye will serve … but as
for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Josh. 24:15). Let our hearts be
pure. Let our lives be clean.” (Thomas S. Monson, "Pornography, the Deadly Carrier," July
2001, http://www.lds.org/)
6. "Our Heavenly Father has counseled us to seek after “anything virtuous, lovely, or of good
report or praiseworthy.” Whatever you read, listen to, or watch makes an impression on you.
Pornography is especially dangerous and addictive. Curious exploration ofpornography can become a controlling habit, leading to coarser material and to sexual transgression. Avoid pornography at all costs." (Thomas S. Monson, "Preparation Brings Blessings," April 2010, http://www.lds.org)
7. "Pornographic or erotic stories and pictures are worse than filthy or polluted food. The body has defenses to rid itself of unwholesome food. With a few fatal exceptions, bad food will only make you sick but do no permanent harm. In contrast, a person who feasts upon filthy stories or pornographic or erotic pictures and literature records them in this marvelous retrieval system we call a brain, The brain won't vomit back filth. Once recorded, it will always remain subject to recall, flashing perverted images across your mind and drawing you away from the wholesome things in life." (Dallin H. Oaks, Challenges for the Year Ahead (pamphlet, 1974), 4-5; reprinted in "Things They're Saying," New Era, Feb. 1974, 18)
8. "Don't accommodate any degree of temptation. Prevent sin and avoid having to deal with its inevitable destruction. So, turn it off! Look away! Avoid it at all costs. Direct your thoughts in wholesome paths. Remember your covenants and be faithful in temple attendance. The wise bishop I quoted earlier reported that "an endowed priesthood bearer's fall into pornography never occurs during periods of regular worship in the temple; it happens when he has become causal in his temple worship." (Dallin H. Oaks, "Pornography," April 2005, http://www.lds.org)
9. "In our day the dreadful influence of pornography is like unto a plague sweeping across the world, infecting one here and one there, relentlessly trying to invade every home, most frequently through the husband and father. The effect of this plague can be, unfortunately often is, spiritually fatal. Lucifer seeks to disrupt 'the great plan of redemption,' 'the great plan of happiness.'" (Boyd K. Packer, "Cleansing the Inner Vessel, Oct. 2010, http://www.lds.org)
Pornography is especially dangerous and addictive. Curious exploration ofpornography can become a controlling habit, leading to coarser material and to sexual transgression. Avoid pornography at all costs." (Thomas S. Monson, "Preparation Brings Blessings," April 2010, http://www.lds.org)
7. "Pornographic or erotic stories and pictures are worse than filthy or polluted food. The body has defenses to rid itself of unwholesome food. With a few fatal exceptions, bad food will only make you sick but do no permanent harm. In contrast, a person who feasts upon filthy stories or pornographic or erotic pictures and literature records them in this marvelous retrieval system we call a brain, The brain won't vomit back filth. Once recorded, it will always remain subject to recall, flashing perverted images across your mind and drawing you away from the wholesome things in life." (Dallin H. Oaks, Challenges for the Year Ahead (pamphlet, 1974), 4-5; reprinted in "Things They're Saying," New Era, Feb. 1974, 18)
8. "Don't accommodate any degree of temptation. Prevent sin and avoid having to deal with its inevitable destruction. So, turn it off! Look away! Avoid it at all costs. Direct your thoughts in wholesome paths. Remember your covenants and be faithful in temple attendance. The wise bishop I quoted earlier reported that "an endowed priesthood bearer's fall into pornography never occurs during periods of regular worship in the temple; it happens when he has become causal in his temple worship." (Dallin H. Oaks, "Pornography," April 2005, http://www.lds.org)
9. "In our day the dreadful influence of pornography is like unto a plague sweeping across the world, infecting one here and one there, relentlessly trying to invade every home, most frequently through the husband and father. The effect of this plague can be, unfortunately often is, spiritually fatal. Lucifer seeks to disrupt 'the great plan of redemption,' 'the great plan of happiness.'" (Boyd K. Packer, "Cleansing the Inner Vessel, Oct. 2010, http://www.lds.org)
10. "Pornography will always repel the Spirit of Christ and will interrupt the communications between our Heavenly Father and His children and disrupt the tender relationship between husband and wife... We raise an alarm and warn members of the Church to wake up and understand what is going on. Parents, be alert, ever watchful that this wickedness might threaten your family circle." (Boyd K. Packer, "Cleansing the Inner Vessel, Oct. 2010, http://www.lds.org)
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