The Morality of Pornography / Prostituion

[Axeman]

If you find this offensive, I am not forcing you to read this, and there will be no pictures, do not worry....

Now, another question of mine, and I especially want some people more religious then myself to answer this question based upon thier own oppinions, what is your stance on porn. Is it a scurge of god, or simply an instrument of human "expulsion" to relieve stress. Can it save a marriage? Can it destroy a marriage? Because I have read various cases of both. Can you be religious and still watch Pornography from time to time or take a trip down to the Red Light District ? Thoughts please.

[Dayman]

http://www.birbigs.com/spj/?p=14

[hellas1]

Disclaimer: Please consider this post from a Christian perspective.

Hi Axeman,

IMO, porn does degrade Men, pictured as mere "Lustful dogs," and Women pictured as "Horny sluts" in the porn industry.

I've seen enough women and men who have been hurt via the promiscuity of their heterosexual partners and it is SAD. Men misusing women sexually. Women misusing men sexually. People manipulating and ultimately hurting people, all in the name of "Fun."

What a load of B.S., Baby !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Consider HOW much lust is being transmitted via media, be it printed, on t.v., or radio. Now tell me that "somebody" doesn't have an agenda to coax or flat out "brainwash" another "somebody," Right?

Why do I or you or anyone else need to view another person as an object? We have no altruistic love for them.
Even science proves that the Human race/species are ALL related. Now that's the harsh reality of it all.

For me there is no real reason to degrade our kin, in ANY way, especially with & in the medium of porn.
hellas1

[chriscase]

Why do I or you or anyone else need to view another person as an object? We have no altruistic love for them.
Even science proves that the Human race/species are ALL related. Now that's the harsh reality of it all.

For me there is no real reason to degrade our kin, in ANY way, especially with & in the medium of porn.
hellas1

If you think this kind of attitude is going to get you laid, you've got a lot to learn.

[Kiljan Arslan]

http://www.birbigs.com/spj/?p=14

What ois that Women doing?

[Dayman]

What ois that Women doing?

The porn is hurting her.

[HopliteElite]

As I've posted before, prostitution should not be illegal or considered immoral. What is wrong with a woman or man wanting to sell his/her physical gifts to another person? I know all of the arguments against legalised prostitution and they are bull. I will fight any as they come. A man or woman should be able, in a supposed secular state, to sell his or her body for profit, as a product of capitalism. I can and will fight this battle to the end. Where in the constitution does it say that only attractive men can have sex? Nowhere.

[Kiljan Arslan]

The porn is hurting her.

[Lawrence of Arabia]

You can be a faithful follower of a religion and watch porn as long as that religion doesn't prohibit lusting after strangers and what not.

I'm not a big fan of prostitution because it is not regulated in most of the world. Therefore, some girls can get into a lot of danger.

I don't approve of the act of prostitution really. I wouldn't employ a prostitute and I certainly wouldn't want a family member to be one. For porn, I don't mind watching it, but I don't want a friend or family member to take part in it.

[kev-o]

You can be a faithful follower of a religion and watch porn as long as that religion doesn't prohibit lusting after strangers and what not.

I'm not a big fan of prostitution because it is not regulated in most of the world. Therefore, some girls can get into a lot of danger.

I don't approve of the act of prostitution really. I wouldn't employ a prostitute and I certainly wouldn't want a family member to be one. For porn, I don't mind watching it, but I don't want a friend or family member to take part in it.

I stand pretty much with what Lawrence said.

[Axeman]

But it all comes down to "somebody has to do it"

[zhangxy]

Also, Jesus's teaching that it is better to pluck out your eye and go to heaven than have both eyes and go to hell probably has to do with lust and, in turn, pornography. I also agree with Hellas that people shouldn't be viewed as objects, merely to have sexual relations with.

[The Good]

Pornography is basically adultery in the heart, Jesus said that in Matthew 5:28. It also degrades the person you are lusting to and/or :wub: to, and degrades yourself. I admit to doing those things though. It's a common urge, especially in teenagers and young adults, but that does not justify lust or :wub:. I suppose :wub: while not thinking about anything would not be considered sinful at all, just a little weird if you are caught doing that.

[chilon]

Pornography is basically adultery in the heart,

Huh?
So single people commit adultery by watching Porn?

It also degrades the person you are lusting to and/or :wub: to, and degrades yourself.

Huh?
14 year olds wanking to Monica Belluci are degrading her?

I suppose :wub: while not thinking about anything would not be considered sinful at all, just a little weird if you are caught doing that.

This seems like a very, very unhealthy and unnatural outlook to hold. Any form of fantasizing is bad/wrong/degrading???


PS> I feel a little sorry for your next lover ;P

[The Good]

A lot of people are under the misconception that lusting is love, but it's really not the true definition of love. Love is when you actually care for the well being and joy of people, rather than consider them like objects of sexual attraction.

[Dayman]

However I think most successful porn actors would disagree. They get paid and have fun doing it. I honestly can't think of a job more physically pleasing.

[Osceola]

However I think most successful porn actors would disagree. They get paid and have fun doing it. I honestly can't think of a job more physically pleasing.

Uh, you realise the they go through?

You can't bust for like 2 hours, PLUS, the scenes are never filmed all in one, it's bit by bit, and you have to keep your hardon the entire time their on break, and they start filming again. Plus you gotta be able to get hard on command more or less and cum on command. My friends brother went up to the porno audition thingies they have every month in Tampa, and they informed him on all sorts of . Me and said group of friends still plan on auditioning, just to say we did it, but still, very few dudes could enjoy being porn stars. It's actual work. It explains why so many dudes in porn aren't very good looking, it's more being able to hold you're load, and control erections.

Now being a really horny chick on the other hand, yeah, can't think of a better job at all.

LOL, this is cute. Swearing isn't even asterisked anymore.

I SAID THE BAD WORD FOR POOP! LAWL!

[boofhead]

While I don't really agree with it I acknowledge it is a hard thing, especially since the internet, to restrain yourself from. This has caused me a few problems in the past considering my wife has a passionate hate of the stuff.

I have to confess, though, her influence is helpful in this regard. Without it, I'd probably be one demented almost full-time masturbator, considering the terabytes of the stuff available on the interwebby.

[Dayman]

To quote Louis C.K., men need to have a release before they end up in the evening news.

[Asevias Black]

I honestly have no problem with pornography of any kind (Unless it is that of exposing unwilling or underage participants.). I think porn works both ways I think it can be like any other addiction and that it can break a marriage if you obsess over it. On the other hand (No pun intended) depending on the other party involved I believe that it can help a marriage as long as it is used in moderation and to the liking of both parties.

So it works two ways with pornography just need to set your limits or take breaks every now and then.

Now I actually have a major problem with prostitution. Ok so lets leave morality and ethics aside and look at it as a potential trap for an epidemic out break. happens whether it is out of the hookers hands or the purchaser. If one of you has an std or hivs and that happens thats just one more person infected. The hooker that makes her income on being a prostitute isn't going to stop hooking cause its the only thing she knows and believes shes good at. Which poses the problem of spreading the disease to other clients whom the most of them go home and sleep with their spouse shortly after whether its hours or days.

I just believe we all would be safer with the banning of prostitution.

The censor is there for a reason mate. -Fuzz