The right to abuse others?
For decades, the case for pornography has been focused on the viewer. The laws have focused on what people should be allowed to view.
Now that is changing. The case against pornography is being focused on the actors/actresses. The glamorous facade is coming down and it is being seen for what it really is. Pornography is abusive to the performers.
It is inherently destructive to body, mind, and soul. Those who have been there can testify to that fact.
For the past few years, Shelley Lubben (a former porn actress) has been researching the Porn Industry and has compiled her findings into an eye-opening report.
Could it be that we have been so selfish all these years?
Could it be that we were only thinking of ourselves and not thinking about the human beings that were being degraded on camera for temporary pleasure and profits?
Could it be that we are guilty of not caring and not seeing these people as valuable and of worth?
Are they not people?
Are they not sons, daughters, fathers, mothers?
Are they not worth protecting and fighting for?
I believe this is why the pornography issue is so uncomfortable for us. It’s not that we don’t want to deal with pornography, but rather we’re hesitant for what that will reveal about ourselves. It speaks to the condition of our hearts and it’s not a pretty picture.
God help us. God change us - change our hearts.
Just as 150 years ago our country was not able to see slaves as people, modern america is not currently able to see sex industry workers as people. They are seen as mere throwaway objects to be used for pleasure and profit. Pray that God will change us - that human beings will be seen as precious eternal souls created in the image of God.
