Adult Entertainment: Disrobing an American Idol - June 14, 2007
Have you ever looked at porn? I have. I hate to admit it, but it has plagued me since I was 7 years old. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy, and the problem is that my worst enemy is making it so readily available to anyone and everyone that it is destroying the very fabric of our society and world. Statistics show that the annual revenue in the porn industry in the US alone has bypassed that of the NFL, NBA, and MBL combined. The average age that a person first sees a pornographic image has been reported to be as low as 5-7 years of age. With the onslaught of porn all over the internet it is no wonder.
In this documentary, Adult Entertainment: Disrobing an American Idol, director Lance Tracy, who apparently used to use porn, creates an experiment that involves one married couple and one single man who will be exposed to pornography as well as strip clubs for 30 days. During that time they will fill out surveys to monitor the effect that this “controlled exposure” will have on them. At the end of the 30 days they will have the porn removed and be asked not to attend the strip clubs for 30 to see the impact that that has on them, again filling out surveys this entire time.
Throughout the documentary are found interviews with leading experts in the field of pornography arguing both sides of the fence. From porn star Ron Jeremy to Christian counselor Joe Dallas, who’s conference on sex addiction I have attended, was interviewed.
I thought that the movie was interesting, but could have made the conclusion a lot sooner than it did (the movie lasted almost two hours). Additionally I didn’t appreciate the unnecessary, what I would deem explicit, images that were in the film. I feel that for the viewer who is needing help in this area of their lives that some of the material would be seen as a trigger. However, I do think that it you are struggling with porn that this would be worth while to watch.
If you know of anyone who is struggling with porn, please direct them to my own website that is set up to tackle this difficult issue: www.pureintegrity.org. Additionally if you know of any groups or actions that are taking place to fight pornography, let me know!
Posted by matthew gamble on June 14, 2007 at 08:06 AM
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Matthew, I checked out your Web site pureintegrity.org. I think it is awesome what you are doing. I know, as we have talked about it before, that many (if not all) guys really struggle or have struggled with the issue. Thankfully, as I can attest to, there is victory in Christ. It may not be an easy path, and may not be a 100%-never-again-get-sucked-into-it-again experience because of the weakness of the flesh; but, nonetheless, there is complete victory--and the peace that comes with it.
Posted by Chris on June 20, 2007 at 11:52 PM | #Well said Chris! I praise God for His willingness to work in and through us in spite of ourselves. And further, to give us His life, character, heart, passion, etc! What a great gift.
I rejoice with you in the victory!
Posted by matthew gamble on June 21, 2007 at 12:57 PM | #Hey Matthew,
Posted by Wags on September 11, 2007 at 10:17 AM | #Liked liked the insights you have presented. Here’s a site you might have heard of—xxxchurch.com—they have what I would call a very eclectic approach to battling porn on the internet and other stuff. Anyway, just thought I’d share.
Cheers!
Yes Wags I am very familiar with xxxchurch.com. You can find more resources by going to http://www.pureintegrity.org. - Keep it street…
Posted by matthew gamble on September 12, 2007 at 11:00 PM | #I love American idols!
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