Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball

We know of no directive from the Lord that proper sexual experience between husbands and wives need be limited totally to the procreation of children, but we find much evidence from Adam until now that no provision was ever made by the Lord for indiscriminate sex.11 We must shun pornography and other forms of immorality. But there are false teachers everywhere, using speech and pornographic literature, magazines, radio, TV, street talk—spreading damnable heresies which break down moral standards, and this to gratify the lust of the flesh.12 We abhor pornography that seems to be flooding the land.

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Aaronic Priesthood Resource Guide 2009—Manual 1

Lesson 6: The Holy GhostQuestions• How can the Holy Ghost help me be morally clean and avoid temptations like pornography?

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Young Women Manual 3

Pornography (see also For the Strength of Youth pp. 11–12)“Members of the Church everywhere are urged to not only resist the widespread plague of pornography, but as citizens to become actively and relentlessly engaged in the fight against this insidious enemy of humanity around the world.“Last year billions of dollars were spent worldwide on obscene motion pictures and literature.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 2

Church policy concerning current evils of the world, such as abortion, pornography, and drugs.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3

No indecent exposure or pornography or other aberrations to defile the mind and spirit. Pornography and erotic stories and pictures are worse than polluted food.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B

Pornography: “You need to read all kinds of material to be well-informed.” 7. Pornography “You live in a world of terrible temptations.

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Pornography is a poison that weakens your self-control, changes the way you see others, causes you to lose the guidance of the Spirit, and can even affect your ability to have a normal relationship with your future spouse. If you encounter pornography, turn away from it immediately.Depictions of violence often glamorize vicious behavior.

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Marriage and Family Relations Instructor’s Manual

How is viewing unwholesome or pornographic material a betrayal of trust in a marriage?

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Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

Purpose To teach class members Alma’s counsel for remaining faithful in the gospel and to help parents understand how to teach and counsel both righteous and unrighteous children. Preparation 1. Read, ponder, and pray about the following

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Young Women Manual 2

OBJECTIVEEach young woman will understand how obeying or breaking the commandments of God influences the way she fulfills her divine roles.PREPARATION1. Make a copy of the handout “Obeying Commandments Helps Us Fulfill Our Divine Roles” for each

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

Pornography; immoral or immodest people; vulgar language; and certain types of music, dance, and entertainment) We should avoid all things that will cause evil thoughts and destroy our spirituality.

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Young Women Manual 1

President Kimball also warned about the evils of pornography found in every form of mass media: “There is a link between pornography and … perversions. It is ridiculous to imply that pornography has no effect.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

Later she became involved with a nationwide group called Canadians for Decency, which mobilizes thousands of anti-pornography Canadians to contact their elected officials as specific concerns about pornography arise. In this new role she has given numerous presentations before the provincial and federal governing bodies that make and change pornography laws.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

You must not rent videos with pornography of any kind. Stay away from pornography as you would avoid a serious disease.

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Marriage and Family Relations Participant’s Study Guide

Parents need to teach children to avoid any pornographic photographs or stories. Children and youth need to know from parents that pornography of any kind is a tool of the devil; and if anyone flirts with it, it has the power to addict, dull, and even destroy the human spirit.

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Old Testament Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

Purpose To encourage class members to trust in the Lord rather than their own understanding. Preparation 1. Prayerfully study the following scriptures: a. 1 Samuel 9–11. Saul seeks guidance from the prophet Samuel (9:1–14, 18–24). The Lord

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Preparing for Exaltation: Teacher’s Manual

There is the clever exploitation of sex and violence to be seen on television and through videotapes, [pornographic] magazines, long distance telephone services, and even the Internet.“My plea to you … is to distance yourselves from these things.

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Marriage and Family Relations Participant’s Study Guide

Ideas for ApplicationAccording to your own needs and circumstances, follow one or both of these suggestions.• In the proclamation on the family, we are counseled that “fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners”

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Marriage and Family Relations Instructor’s Manual

From then on, he found ways to sincerely compliment her in the presence of others.A husband and father who had become involved with pornography when he was a teenager had not stopped this practice.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

He encourages us to view pornography by suggesting that it prepares us for the real world.

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