12. Sin vs Weakness

Question 1

What is the situation like for many LDS young men who begin watching porn?

Answer 1

They’re told porn is terrible all growing up. They then feel terrible when they begin to watch.

Question 2

What is sin?

Answer 2

Willful, open rebellion.

Question 3

What is weakness?

Answer 3

Human limitation, lack of willpower/strength.

Question 4

How does God react to sin?

Answer 4

He calls for repentance.

Question 5

How does God react to weakness?

Answer 5

He gives us weaknesses so that we can become stronger.

Question 6

Weaknesses are the reason (blank), not the reason (blank).

Answer 6

God gives us power, God won’t give us power.

Question 7

What are the two ends of the spectrum in viewing the morality of viewing porn?

Answer 7

1. Porn is ok.
2. Porn is pure evil.

Question 8

On what part of the spectrum does Sara want us to view porn?

Answer 8

A healthy middle ground.

Question 9

What question should you ask yourself when thinking about the morality of porn?

Answer 9

“Is the way I’m thinking about porn bringing me closer or farther away from God?”