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Friday, November 04, 2004
Commentary: Pornography
By Annabelle Bangso
It doesn’t take a great mind to conclude that pornography is one reason why child sexual abuse happens. A children's song that goes, "oh be careful little eyes what you see," holds more truth than all the rationalizations and denials of adults on the matter.
In the United States, pornography is a $10-billion industry, corrupting the minds of many. Internet porn has invaded homes that are supposed to be the secure enclaves of children.
"Testimonies of women indicate that sexual abuse has existed for years and will continue to accelerate as long as corrupt minds have easy access to pornography," Tim and Beverly La Haye in their book “Raising Sexually Pure Children” said.
One of the marks of a molester listed down in the book is reading pornographic literature or viewing sexually explicit movies.
"Pornography is to the mind and emotions of men what gasoline is to fire," the La Hayes observed. "It has become the single most inflammatory force for evil in our society."
In our communities, youngsters and the old alike sing to the tunes played by sing-along joints together with pornographic videos. Also, most advertisers and those who package their ads use every wrong value, including pornography, to sell their products.
Meanwhile, television and the print media do not use strong filters against pornography. Children are mercilessly exposed to this evil. It is then no wonder why child abusers that figured in recorded cases in the city include children themselves!
I felt vicarious victory as a mom when a mall banned pornographic films in their theatres. I thought it was a good fight between giants-capitalist mall owner and wealthy film producers. It was one moral stand I deeply appreciated.
As a parent, raising sexually pure children who will stand up for what is right in a perverted society is its own reward. It is a legacy that doesn't need power or wealth to get done. (Sun.Star Baguio)
(November 4, 2004 issue)
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