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Cultural Quote #204: The Belief That Porn Is A Victimless Crime

As people, we like to think that we are the only ones affected by our actions. This divests us of responsibility. However, it isn’t true. Our actions influence others, and their actions influence us. That’s what it means to be a member of a species that is highly interdependent. Porn distorts and damages our relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners.

Consuming porn also affects people involved in the porn industry. Human trafficking is a big global problem. And what about the consenting adults who engage in it due to financial hardship — do we not care about them? Some of us are less moved by the moral argument against harming ourselves, but we cannot escape the fact that our actions affect others in a big way. 

Walk In Integrity

For more, see 7 Toxic Beliefs That Keep People From Quitting Pornography.

Cornelius
Cornelius
An intellectually curious millennial passionate about seeing people make healthy, informed choices about the moral direction of their lives. When I’m not reading or writing, I enjoy hiking, web-making, learning foreign languages, and watching live sports. Alumnus of Georgetown University (B.S.) and The Ohio State University (M.A.).
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