The Internet explosion has brought the previously underground world of pornography directly to the homes and desktops of thousands of Americans. In fact, porn now grosses an estimated $15 billion annually in the U.S. alone. While some see pornography's popularity as a sign of America's profound moral decay, others believe pornography is harmless -- and even beneficial or educational. Is pornography dirty entertainment or good clean fun?
From research and anecdotal evidence, it is clear viewing pornography changes the way people think about relationships, marriage and sexuality. Pornography distributes a false view of intimacy and encourages men to use women as sex objects. Pornography is often viewed as a “victimless crime,” but unfortunately it is not. It brings a second, third, tenth and eventually hundredth partner into the sexual relationship within marriage. Porn users acknowledge that when they engage in sexual relations with their spouses, they are not thinking about their spouse but rather the latest playmate they saw in pornographic materials. Rather than enhancing sexual relationships within marriage, pornography destroys marriages by demeaning the value of marriage and its long-term commitment.
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