2. "Satan
has become a master at using the addictive power of pornography to limit
individual capacity to be led by the Spirit. The onslaught of pornography in
all of its vicious, corroding, destructive forms has caused great grief,
suffering, heartache, and destroyed marriages. It is one of the most damning
influences on earth."(Richard G. Scott, "To Acquire Spiritual Guidance," November 2009 Ensign)
3. "Whether
it be through the printed page, movies, television, obscene lyrics, vulgarities
on the telephone, or flickering personal computer screen, pornography is
overpoweringly addictive and severely damaging. This potent tool of Lucifer
degrades the mind and the heart and the soul of any who use it. All who are
caught in its seductive, tantalizing web and remain so will become addicted to
its immoral, destructive influence." (Richard G. Scott, "To Acquire Spiritual Guidance," November
2009 Ensign)
4. "Parents,
be aware that the addiction of pornography can begin with youth at a very early
age. Take preventative action to avoid that tragedy. Stake presidents and
bishops, warn of this evil. Invite anyone you consider captured by it to come
to you for help." (Richard G. Scott, "To Acquire Spiritual Guidance," November 2009 Ensign)
5. "You cannot afford in any degree to become involved with pornography, whatever its form. You simply cannot afford to become involved in immoral practices-- or to let down the bars of sexual restraint. The emotions that stir within you which make boys attractive to girls and girls attractive to boys are part of a divine plan, but they must be restrained, subdued, and kept under control, or they will destroy you and make you unworthy of many of the great blessing which the Lord has in store for you." (Gordon B. Hinckley, "A Chosen Generation" May 1992 Ensign)
6. "And young women, please understand that if you dress immodestly, you are magnifying this problem by becoming pornography to some of the men who see you." (Dallin H. Oaks, "Pornography" April 2005 Ensign)
7. "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." (Boyd K Packer, "Cleansing the Inner Vessel" October 2010 General Conference)
8. "The Savior was critical of some of the early Saints from their 'lustful...desires'. These were people who lived in a non-television, non-film, non-internet, non-ipod world. In a world now awash in sexualized images and music, are we free from lustful desires and their attendant evils? Far from pushing the limits of modest dress or indulging in the vicarious immorality or pornography, we are to hunger and thirst after righteousness. To come to Zion, it is not enough for you or me to be somewhat less wicked than others. We are to become not only good but holy men and women. Recalling Elder Neal A. Maxwell's phrase, let us once and for all establish our residence in Zion and give up the summer cottage in Babylon." (Elder D. Todd Christofferson, October 2008 General Conference)
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9. "Pornography impairs one's ability to enjoy a normal emotional,
romantic, and spiritual relationship with a person of the opposite sex."
(Dallin H. Oaks, Pornography, April 2005 General Conference)
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10. "Pornography, violence, intolerance, and
ungodliness destroy families, marriages, and individual lives. These dangers
are distributed through many media, including magazines, books, television,
movies, and music, as well as the Internet. The Lord will help you to recognize
and avoid those evils. It is the early recognition of danger and a clear course
correction that will keep you in the light of the gospel. Minor decisions can
lead to major consequences." (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "A Matter of a Few Degrees" April 2008 General Conference)
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