Biblical Porn

Author : Jessica Johnson
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780822371601

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Biblical Porn by Jessica Johnson Pdf

Between 1996 and 2014, Mark Driscoll's Mars Hill Church multiplied from its base in Seattle into fifteen facilities spread across five states with 13,000 attendees. When it closed, the church was beset by scandal, with former attendees testifying to spiritual abuse, emotional manipulation, and financial exploitation. In Biblical Porn Jessica Johnson examines how Mars Hill's congregants became entangled in processes of religious conviction. Johnson shows how they were affectively recruited into sexualized and militarized dynamics of power through the mobilization of what she calls "biblical porn"—the affective labor of communicating, promoting, and embodying Driscoll's teaching on biblical masculinity, femininity, and sexuality, which simultaneously worked as a marketing strategy, social imaginary, and biopolitical instrument. Johnson theorizes religious conviction as a social process through which Mars Hill's congregants circulated and amplified feelings of hope, joy, shame, and paranoia as affective value that the church capitalized on to grow at all costs.

Author : Deepak Reju
Publisher : 31-Day Devotionals for Life
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1629953636

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Pornography by Deepak Reju Pdf

Is there any hope for men and women in the "voluntary slavery" of pornography addiction? Deepak Reju shows that this worship problem can be fought only with a greater love for Christ. This month-long devotional, with reflection questions and practical suggestions for action, gives you the encouragement and resources von need to fight in the war being waged for your soul every day. Book jacket.

Author : Samuel L. Perry
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780190844226

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Addicted to Lust by Samuel L. Perry Pdf

Few cultural issues alarm conservative Protestant families and communities like the seemingly ubiquitous threat of pornography. Thanks to widespread access to the internet, conservative Protestants now face a reality in which every Christian man, woman, and child with a smartphone can access limitless pornography in their bathroom, at work, or at a friend's sleepover. Once confident of their victory over pornography in society at large, conservative Protestants now fear that "porn addiction" is consuming even the most faithful. How are they adjusting to this new reality? And what are its consequences in their lives? Drawing on over 130 interviews as well as numerous national surveys, Addicted to Lust shows that, compared to other Americans, pornography shapes the lives of conservative Protestants in ways that are uniquely damaging to their mental health, spiritual lives, and intimate relationships. Samuel L. Perry demonstrates how certain pervasive beliefs within the conservative Protestant subculture unwittingly create a context in which those who use pornography are often overwhelmed with shame and discouragement, sometimes to the point of depression or withdrawal from faith altogether. Conservative Protestant women who use pornography feel a "double shame" both for sinning sexually and for sinning "like a man," while conflicts over pornography in marriages are escalated by patterns of lying, hiding, blowing up, or threats of divorce. Addicted to Lust shines new light on one of the most talked-about problems facing conservative Christians.

Author : M. Driscoll
Publisher : Рипол Классик
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9785872504238

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Porn-again Christian by M. Driscoll Pdf

Author : Lynn Comella,Shira Tarrant Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216123019

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New Views on Pornography by Lynn Comella,Shira Tarrant Ph.D. Pdf

This book presents thought-provoking research and data about pornography that will prompt readers to reconsider their positions on a highly controversial and current issue. Why do people use pornography? Is porn addiction a fact or myth? What is revenge porn and is it illegal? Can pornography be more diverse? This interdisciplinary collection presents well-researched facts and up-to-date data that encourage informed discussion about controversial and relevant issues in contemporary society. Chapters address topics such as the history and cultural trends of pornography, labor and production practices in creating porn, the effects of technology, current issues in obscenity law, and myths and facts about the effects of pornography. New Views on Pornography: Sexuality, Politics, and the Law challenges assumptions about this popular yet controversial industry. Contributors include top scholars from media studies, sociology, psychology, gender studies, criminology, politics, and the law. This book provides a comprehensive overview of pornography that will help students, educators, and general readers deepen their understanding of this provocative subject.

Author : BiblicalSex.org
Publisher : BiblicalSex.org
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-26
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Biblical Sex: Bible Truth About Sexual Ethics by BiblicalSex.org Pdf

Struggling with sexual shame and guilt? Or with what scripture says about porn, masturbation, and lust? Learn Bible truth from experts that will give your conscience the freedom God intended. Are you tired of fighting a never-ending battle for sexual purity? Do you wonder how far is too far when it comes to sex? Does true freedom from sexual sin even seem possible? If you've wondered about questions like these, then Jesus is your answer. He gives you his holiness, and frees you from sexual moralism. And he does that, not by your own best efforts to maintain pure desires, but rather, simply through your belief in the truth of his Word. Biblical Sex: Bible Truth About Sexual Ethics is a Gospel-centered look at the specific words, language, concepts, principles, and theology of the body found in scripture. Written in an honest, pragmatic style, this book will challenge your assumptions about sex, even transforming the way you think and understand your own freedoms in Christ. The truth of Jesus is what will liberate you from religious moralism. In Biblical Sex: Bible Truth About Sexual Ethics, you'll discover: · How the word "lust" in the Bible can be misleading · Why the vague term "sexual immorality" is problematic · Why most Christians condemn all types of porn and masturbation, but God does not · Why much of the problem with pornography is the way we think about it · How shaming and unnecessary prohibition often lead to addiction-like problems ...and much more Biblical Sex: Bible Truth About Sexual Ethics is a great resource for porn or sex 'addiction' recovery groups, as well as for Christian premarital and marriage counseling. You can live free from the bondage of moralistic purity and sexual shame. Get your copy of Biblical Sex: Bible Truth About Sexual Ethics today!

Author : Ray Ortlund
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433576720

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The Death of Porn by Ray Ortlund Pdf

ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist Your Battle against Porn Isn't about Porn. It's about Hope. Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. The gospel replaces the dehumanizing lies of pornography with this surprising truth: God created us as royalty. How then can we reclaim our God-given identity to take a stand against—and ultimately starve—the predatory porn industry? In The Death of Porn, Ray Ortlund writes six personal letters, as from a father to his son. Ideal for individuals and small groups, it will give hope to men who have been misled by porn into devaluing themselves and others. Through Scripture and personal stories, Ortlund assures readers that God loves them the most tenderly in their moments of deepest shame. The Death of Porn inspires men to come together in new ways to fight the injustice of porn and build a world of nobility for every man and woman—for the sake of future generations.

Author : Vicki Tiede
Publisher : New Growth Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781936768585

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When Your Husband Is Addicted to Pornography by Vicki Tiede Pdf

In this helpful guide by Vicki Tiede, women are gently reminded to turn toward God and away from despair. When Your Husband Is Addicted to Pornography addresses the struggles women experience when they are shattered, betrayed, and alone. Writing from personal experience, Vicki Tiede offers daily readings and questions on six important topics: hope, surrender, trust, identity, brokenness, and forgiveness. She helps readers grow in healing and hope in the midst of marriage trials. By describing one of the "hidden sins" in our churches and culture that destroys marriages, the author offers biblical advice on a workable plan of action. She shares the stories of twenty-five women who have known this deep anguish, and she helps bridge the gap in the healing journey so many other materials leave out. She comforts readers and refreshingly points hurt women toward the one who calms the raging seas. Allowing God to meet your greatest needs is a long and learned process, but he promises to help you every step of the way. Questions and daily readings are suitable for both individuals and small groups.

Author : Robertson McQuilkin,Paul Copan
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 671 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830828180

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An Introduction to Biblical Ethics by Robertson McQuilkin,Paul Copan Pdf

What should we do or not do? This comprehensive text on biblical ethics is completely revised, focusing on how we fulfill the purposes of God for our lives. New content includes discussions of living virtuously, ethical alternatives, bioethical issues, technology, helping the poor, animal rights, sexual ethics, and the media.

Author : Vicki Tiede
Publisher : New Growth Press
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781939946126

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Your Husband Is Addicted to Porn by Vicki Tiede Pdf

Betrayed. Broken. Angry. Devastated. Chances are, you’ve felt one or all of these since discovering your husband’s interest in porn. How can you possibly trust him again? How do you rebuild your broken heart and fractured marriage? Is it even possible? Vicki Tiede understands personally what a difficult struggle lies ahead of you and offers ...

Author : Ashley Ramos
Publisher : Ashley Ramos
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798987742716

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Unbroken by Porn by Ashley Ramos Pdf

Having a spouse with a porn addiction is something that can break a marriage. What do you do when you find out your husband has been looking at porn? How do you forgive? How do you move forward? What does the Bible say about a situation like this? Maybe you're wondering if it is your fault. Why doesn't he have self-control? Can my marriage be saved? Does he still love me? He looked, got hooked, and now you’re hurt. Unbroken by Porn tackles the tough questions that every woman asks when she realizes her husband has been looking at porn. While it is easy to play the victim, this book inspires women to fight the real enemy behind this addiction, not their husbands. With practical tips, as well as spiritual insight, women will be equipped to stand firm in their relationship with the Lord to see their spouse be free from this addiction. They too will be able to say they are unbroken by porn.

Author : Ronald W. Pierce,Cynthia Long Westfall,Christa L. McKirland
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830854806

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Discovering Biblical Equality by Ronald W. Pierce,Cynthia Long Westfall,Christa L. McKirland Pdf

"There is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus." The conversation about the relationship between women and men and their roles in the Christian life and the church has evolved, but the topic continues to inspire debate and disagreement. The third edition of this groundbreaking work brings together scholars firmly committed to the authority of Scripture to explore historical, biblical, theological, cultural, and practical aspects of this discussion. This fresh, positive defense of gender equality is at once scholarly and practical, irenic yet spirited, up-to-date, and cognizant of opposing positions. In this edition, readers will find both revised essays and new essays on biblical equality in relation to several issues, including the image of God, the analogy of slavery, same-sex marriage, abortion, domestic abuse, race, and human flourishing. Discover for yourself God's vision for gender equality.

Author : Tim Challies
Publisher : Cruciform Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781453807286

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Sexual Detox by Tim Challies Pdf

If porn has corrupted your thinking, weakened your conscience, warped your sense of right and wrong, and twisted your understanding and expectations of sexuality, you need a moral and psychological reset by the One who created sex.

Author : Kristen Clark,Bethany Baird
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493404889

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Girl Defined by Kristen Clark,Bethany Baird Pdf

In a Culture of Distortions, Discover God-Defined Womanhood and Beauty In a culture where airbrushed models and career-driven women define beauty and success, it's no wonder we have a distorted view of femininity. Our impossible standards place an incredible burden of stress on the backs of women and girls of all ages, resulting in anxiety, eating disorders, and depression. One question we often forget to ask is this: What is God's design for womanhood? In Girl Defined, sisters and popular bloggers Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal offer women a countercultural view of beauty, femininity, and self-worth. Based firmly in God's design for their lives, this book helps women rethink what true success and beauty look like. It invites them on a liberating journey toward a radically better vision for femininity that ends with the discovery of the kind of hope, purpose, and fulfillment they've been yearning for. Girl Defined helps readers · discover God's design for femininity and his definition of a successful woman · uncover the secrets of lasting worth, purpose, and fulfillment · be equipped and empowered to live out a radically better vision for womanhood · gain personal insight through the chapter-by-chapter study guide

Author : Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Publisher : Liveright Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781631495748

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Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The “paradigm-influencing” book (Christianity Today) that is fundamentally transforming our understanding of white evangelicalism in America. Jesus and John Wayne is a sweeping, revisionist history of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism, revealing how evangelicals have worked to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol of rugged masculinity and Christian nationalism—or in the words of one modern chaplain, with “a spiritual badass.” As acclaimed scholar Kristin Du Mez explains, the key to understanding this transformation is to recognize the centrality of popular culture in contemporary American evangelicalism. Many of today’s evangelicals might not be theologically astute, but they know their VeggieTales, they’ve read John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart, and they learned about purity before they learned about sex—and they have a silver ring to prove it. Evangelical books, films, music, clothing, and merchandise shape the beliefs of millions. And evangelical culture is teeming with muscular heroes—mythical warriors and rugged soldiers, men like Oliver North, Ronald Reagan, Mel Gibson, and the Duck Dynasty clan, who assert white masculine power in defense of “Christian America.” Chief among these evangelical legends is John Wayne, an icon of a lost time when men were uncowed by political correctness, unafraid to tell it like it was, and did what needed to be done. Challenging the commonly held assumption that the “moral majority” backed Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 for purely pragmatic reasons, Du Mez reveals that Trump in fact represented the fulfillment, rather than the betrayal, of white evangelicals’ most deeply held values: patriarchy, authoritarian rule, aggressive foreign policy, fear of Islam, ambivalence toward #MeToo, and opposition to Black Lives Matter and the LGBTQ community. A much-needed reexamination of perhaps the most influential subculture in this country, Jesus and John Wayne shows that, far from adhering to biblical principles, modern white evangelicals have remade their faith, with enduring consequences for all Americans.