Porn in the Church

PORN XXX A Promise Keepers survey at one of their stadium events revealed that over 50% of the men in attendance were involved with pornography within one week of attending the event. Porn isn't just a problem "out there", it is running rampant within the church - from the people in the pews all the way to the person in the pulpit. IN THE CHURCH We must be willing as Christ's church to bring this issue into the light in order to address it and not let shame or denial create silence. PORNOGRAPHY CHURCH SELF-IDENTIFIED 57% 26% 91% ADDICTION ATTENDANCE FUNDAMENTALISTS 57% of pastors said addiction to pornography is the most damaging issue to their congregation. Regular church attenders are 26% less likely to look at porn than non attenders. Those self-identified as "fundamentalists" are 91% more likely to look at porn. PASTORS WOMEN 34% 50% 20% Of 1,351 pastors surveyed, 54% said they 'had viewed Internet pornography within the last year. WOMEN of female readers of Today's Christian Woman's online newsletter admitted to intentionally accessing Internet porn. MEN 54% 50% of all Christian men and 20% of all Christian women are addicted to pornography. Infographic created in partnership by: Sources: MINISTRY BEST PRACTICES PORN FREEDOM www.MinistryBestPractices.com Porn-Free Church ebook by Covenant Eyes www.PornFreedomNOW.com The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission