Christianity and Pornography

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Thanks for bringing your concerns to our attention. I will respond to you in a PM.

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I have had theological training through a Christian college and served a mission for two years, studying scripture for 2+ hours per day and applying it through teaching for 11 more hours each day. I’d say the training I have in theology is perhaps on par with many who have degrees in it.

I can say that you’re experience in JW is not the experience of the majority of the Christian world.

Aside from that, being against masturbation isnt just a Christian based theory. There are many people on here that are literally addicted to Masturbation. It’s like me coming on to your thread and saying that red wine is healthy for people and you shouldnt stop drinking it. That would be ridiculous.

Lastly, I really feel like you should speak to someone. You seem a bit unhinged in all your posts. I’m not trying to offend you, but the photo you just posted is totally out of left field. You have just been acting freaking weird for the last several days.

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Well I’m not sure when you posted this, but I thought I’d let you know that you’re not alone. You’re never alone, you have people who care for you, even if you can’t see it, or if it seems like the people around you don’t, just know that I care. My heart goes out to you and your struggles; I struggle as well in fact it was just yesterday for me that I failed to resist the temptation of pornography. But you’ve made it this far, no, WE’VE made it this far and the only way to go is forward. You’re never alone and even if all the people in the world seem to disappear know that God is by your side every step of your journey. I’m here for you, but more importantly, He is here for you too. Trust in God, get up, and move forward!

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Hi Brennan

Thanks for reaching out and welcome.

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I do belive, for the better part of my participation in this app, you may find that most people are here to help. To guide. Not to judge. This good Samaritan will share with you that this walk is not to be done alone. Each time you have that urge, just acknowledge it and deal with it by posting here or reaching out to an important friend in the same walk.
Being Catholic is also an internal struggle. We are faced with judgy self and judgy lay persons. Try to connect with other Catholic friends who know how to be descreet. My godfather helped me thru my addiction and he lives many miles from me. A Catholic his whole life and Being a great tike model helped me thru my urges

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Hi, I am happy I found this forum. I am currently 32 and struggling with P/M. I haven’t been on PH for months but will watch YouTube videos that excite me and I will act out and relapse. I don’t know what to do. I am trying to draw closer to God tho when I do.

Thank you for the help.

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Welcome and Keep your head high and maintain prayer. Also, spend some time on the forums here. Everyone is super helpful and encouraging, even if they aren’t struggling with the same addiction

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Hey guys, I am semi-new to this forum! Trying to find a thread with like-minded individuals who are Christian or Catholic, and also looking for a sponsor! 6 months sober in 5 days, but taking it one day at a time! Hope I can offer advice to anyone, and open to advice from anyone else and learning new things! Can’t wait to here from you guys!

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Welcome Will! There are lots of folks here recovering from lust / sex / porn addictions. If you search terms like “PMO”, “porn”, “masturbation”, “sex addiction”, and related terms, you’ll find lots of threads. If you search “Christian” in there too you’ll find Christian folks in recovery from this. I’m not Christian myself but I know there are many here.

There are Christian recovery groups too, for example Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-focused recovery program. Most twelve-step programs have a religious foundation (though not specifically Christ-focused).

Welcome to Talking Sober! :wave:

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Hey Will,

Do we know each other from Blazing Grace?

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I don’t think so, I’ve never heard of that group, but just checked it out and it looks great!

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Welcome. Congrats on your sobriety thus far and for reaching out

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