Seems like some places give you just eggs and bacon. So what's with the porn in the morn? Well, in Fort Meyers, Florida a church is using a controversial electronic billboard ad to get people in the pews. The latest billboard is boasting porn and pancakes. But as you'll soon find out, it's a way of reaching out to those who are addicted to porn.
The reality is your son or daughter probably knows much more about technology than you think. They likely know more about computers and the Internet than you do. That is why you need to be informed of what is out there and aware of the possibility that your son or daughter could be into something inappropriate. Americans aged 13 to 18 spend more than 72 hours a week using electronic media - defined as the Internet, cell phones, television, music, and video games and 87% of all teens are online. Check out these statistics:- 51% of you say porn is a temptation.
- 69% of you started looking at porn out of curiosity.
- 37% of you say it's currently a struggle.
- 53% of you have visited porn sites in the past year.
- 18% percent of you look at porn a couple times a month.
- 30% of you do not talk to anyone about your dirty little secret.
- 4 in 10 of you looked at porn today.
- 100% of you need accountability.
People in his town are taking notice. It's an ad for porn and pancakes, that First Assembly Ministries put up because they say porn is destroying families and people's lives. "Porn and pancakes...they don't go together," Fort Myers Resident Curtis Douglas.
Porn and pancakes (website) is a men's breakfast aimed at preventing porn addiction and educating the public about the perils of pornography. "Over and over again you hear the stories the sad awful stories of people whose lives have been torn-up by this thing of pornography," he said. "We've had a lot of people call and ask what it was but honestly it was overwhelmingly positive."
The event's special guest is Craig Ross, the pastor of XXX Church (website). Craig Ross calls himself a "Porn Pastor," he is the founder of XXXCHURCH.com, he is proud of their brand of advertising, “Yeah, it's out there it's in your face and we're not going to apologize for some of the things that we do." They've even brought pron star Ron Jeremy along with them to debate this issue. Yikes!
The online church started 5 years ago. XXXCHURCH.com estimates one million hits a month with a third of those visitors looking for actual porn. The site offers resources for browsers and addicts. XXXCHURCH.com has one licensed clinical counselor, but they do not consider themselves a counseling ministry, rather, they say they're a loud, vocal opponent of the porn industry. Whatever people may think about the ministry however, it seems the message is loud and clear.
We love our kids and think they are they are the best. Often when a child gets into inappropriate material, we dismiss it as 'kids being kids'. Well, parents should be parents. We are called to protect our children to the best of our abilities. That means we must get over the naivety that we have toward our children and understand their access to technology in our homes.
This is a great solution. It is a real recovery program that you take on your computer. Yes, I know, your computer is also where you get your porn. That is the great thing....turn your computer from your greatest enemy into your greatest asset. Pure Online, XXX's online porn ministry can transform your life. It costs money, yes. But think about how much it is worth to you - and how much you have probably spent on your habit.
I pray that they don't serve pancakes that look like this plate. Cuz for some people ...this may be a little hard to swallow!If you need help: My church has a program called Celebrate Recovery that deals with the porn addiction and other type of addictions. It is a great, anonymous place to help you get over this dreaded illness. For more information on the Celebrate Recovery program, visit our churches website at www.cvchurch.com.
