UPC Minister engaged to former Porn Star

[Reader]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I've looked up his Facebook page... he doesn't seem like he's a very serious minister. I get the feeling that he's trying to get fired from his post or something. I get the feeling that it's like a temper tantrum or sensational stunt to cause a ruckus and ruffle feathers.

He's only 23, so no he isn't real serious yet. He's still pretty much a kid with all the selfies, writing about running a red light and not paying his property taxes ($6,000-$7,000) and baiting someone with posting pictures of him and her together. Condiering this, it is no wonder he thought it appropriate to broadcast this other to the press. Unwise in all those things! https://www.facebook.com/david.bassette.3

[n david]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I probably shouldn't ask this but I thought it(probably not the only one) you reckon he has seen any of those films?

Would not be surprised.

I've heard stats before about the number of churchgoing men who watch porn, but it was a couple years ago, and the numbers (while high) weren't nearly as high as the number in the video below.

And the number of PASTORS who admit to regularly watching porn is incredibly sad and shocking to me.

http://youtu.be/_SfrZl73tpk

[Reader]

David, if that is true, it is sad.

[Steve Epley]

I was not meaning to be unkind just pondering?

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by n david

Would not be surprised.

I've heard stats before about the number of churchgoing men who watch porn, but it was a couple years ago, and the numbers (while high) weren't nearly as high as the number in the video below.

And the number of PASTORS who admit to regularly watching porn is incredibly sad and shocking to me.

http://youtu.be/_SfrZl73tpk

Where did he get those figures? Seems kinda high for preachers.

[n david]

Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

Where did he get those figures? Seems kinda high for preachers.

I thought so, too. He mentioned it came from Pure Desire Ministries.

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The Statistics Are Staggering:

66% of Internet-using men between the ages of 18-34 look at online porn at least once a month (1)

55% of pastors admitted to participating with porn online. (2)

Over 40% of women on line are involved in problematic cyber behavior. (3)

The largest consumer of Internet pornography is the 12 to 17 year old age group. (4)

70% of Internet porn traffic occurs during the 9 am to 5 pm workday. (5)

Two out of three companies have disciplined employees for misusing the Net at work and pornography topped the list of abuses (6)


References:..
(1) Psychology Today September/October 2005, pg.84 (source comSource)...
(2) Survey conducted by Pastors.com April 23, 2002...
(3) Counselor June 2006, pg. 34 "Women and Sex Addiction" by Dr. Patrick J. Carnes ...
(4) CBS News: The Passionate Eye -"O.com. Cybersex Addiction" Aired Monday Feb 7,2005 at 9 pm on CBC-TV...
(6) Saratoga Institute, 1999. http//www.pwcservices.com

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[Aquila]

Originally Posted by n david

Would not be surprised.

I've heard stats before about the number of churchgoing men who watch porn, but it was a couple years ago, and the numbers (while high) weren't nearly as high as the number in the video below.

And the number of PASTORS who admit to regularly watching porn is incredibly sad and shocking to me.

http://youtu.be/_SfrZl73tpk

I used to work for LexisNexis and I did some computer support work on the side. At the time I had been asked to fix a number of computers belonging to various upstanding elders of the church, including a couple local pastors. I have to say... there wasn't a single computer belonging to a man wherein I didn't find a history of this stuff. I was discrete. I never mentioned any history I had discovered unless I had to in order to describe the problem and advise more advance technical support. Most were quiet and a little embarrassed. However, one blamed it all on his teenage son. When servicing computers used by ladies... I can say that I never saw any of this stuff in the PCs history. Food sites, news, inspirational story sites, sites relating to kids (games and activities), access to some magazines like Women's World, Cottage Living, Good Housekeeping, Cosmo, etc. Some had links or had accessed various lingerie sites (like Victoria's Secret). But most likely, it was to purchase clothing.

Most of the men I know, including myself, have been somehow affected by the adult entertainment industry.

I just want to say, human being to human being here, man to man, brother to brother... If you're struggling in this area, or have struggled with this in the past, you're not alone and it will pass. I'd also like to say that if you've had any struggles with this, and you need to have someone look at your computer... go outside of the church or have a mature and discrete brother look at it. An immature brother or sister could destroy your reputation or your ministry before you have a chance to get this part of your life cleaned up and under the blood. Even if it was a long time ago, it's still there on your PC. Anything hidden can come to light. So, be honest with God and yourself... and chose to protect yourself from allowing your private life and struggles to become public knowledge. I've seen good men torn down over a passing personal trial or struggle. Turn to God, get your life cleaned up with Jesus' help, and use some common sense.

[n david]

What many don't realize is that clearing the history and deleting cookies and cache of their internet browser doesn't truly erase what they've viewed online. It gets into the Registry and other internal system files.

I stayed with a family many years ago, who pastored a small church somewhere between California and North Carolina. During one stay, I was asked if I could help fix their PC. The Pastor said it was slow and there may be a virus or something wrong with it.

After working on that PC, I won't work on or use anyone else's computer.

It was filled with gay porn. I was sick, almost literally physically sick from the filth. And it appeared there wasn't even an attempt to hide it, as the internet history was filled with dozens of different gay porn websites.

[Sean]

Any besetting sin, including porn, must be dealt with immediately. Folks in this bondage will be lost. Grace does not cover this stuff. If we fall into sin, we fall back under the Law, to be judged by it....

1 John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.(present tense)

5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.

7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.

[houston]

The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was, he was
Ooh, yes he was