Richard G. Scott

Satan has become a master at using the addictive power of pornography to limit individual capacity to be led by the Spirit. Participation in pornography in any of its lurid forms is a manifestation of unbridled selfishness.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2009

Thomas S. Monson

On the other hand, however—and extremely alarming—are the reports of the number of individuals who are utilizing the Internet for evil and degrading purposes, the viewing of pornography being the most prevalent of these purposes. My beloved friends, under no circumstances allow yourselves to become trapped in the viewing of pornography, one of the most effective of Satan’s enticements.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2009

Gordon B. Hinckley

I speak of pornography in all of its manifestations. I recently read that pornography has become a $57 billion industry worldwide.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2004

David B. Haight

Jacobellis v. Ohio, 378-U.S. 184, 1964.) Pornography is not a victimless crime. Pornography degrades and exploits men, and women, and children in a most ugly and corrupt fashion.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 1984

Gordon B. Hinckley

For most of my adult life I have been addicted to pornography. I am convinced that this exposure at an early age to sex and pornography is at the root of my addiction today. “I think it is ironic that those who support the business of pornography say that it is a matter of freedom of expression.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2006

Dallin H. Oaks

Those who seek out and use pornography forfeit the power of their priesthood. Patrons of pornography also lose the companionship of the Spirit.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2005

H. David Burton

Some guys do not show respect for the priesthood because they use profanity; some are involved in pornography; and a few are into drugs.” I’m certain, my young brethren, that you’ll agree that profanity, pornography, and drugs should not be a part of the life of a priesthood holder. During time-out let’s talk about pornography.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2000

Thomas S. Monson

He would have us believe that the viewing of pornography really hurts no one. One of the most accessible sources of pornography today is the Internet, where one can turn on a computer and instantly have at his fingertips countless sites featuring pornography.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2006

Thomas S. Monson

The pornography beetle has just about destroyed this area. Then the beetle of pornography will be halted in its deadly course.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 1979

Dallin H. Oaks

After I gave a general conference talk on the evils of pornography (see “Pornography,” Liahona and Ensign, May 2005, 87–90), I received many letters from persons burdened with this addiction. Some of these letters were from men who had overcome pornography.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2006

L. Whitney Clayton

Some rationalize that they can casually view pornography without suffering its adverse effects. Along with losing the Spirit, pornography users also lose perspective and proportion.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2007

Gordon B. Hinckley

For most of my adult life I have been addicted to pornography. I was molested by an older male cousin and pornography was used to attract my interest.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 1992

James E. Faust

Pornography is as addictive as cocaine or any illegal drug. Without a doubt, pornography is addictive and is poison.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2000

Joseph B. Wirthlin

The plague of pornography is swirling about us as never before. Pornography brings a vicious wake of immorality, broken homes, and broken lives.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2004

Richard G. Scott

Whether it be through the printed page, movies, television, obscene lyrics, the telephone, or on a flickering personal computer screen, pornography is overpoweringly addictive and severely damaging. The participation in pornography in any of its lurid forms is a manifestation of unbridled selfishness.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2000

Robert D. Hales

I speak specifically of choices that have led to excessive debt and addictions to food, drugs, pornography, and other patterns of thought and action that diminish one’s sense of self-worth.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2009

Boyd K. Packer

Avoid the deadly poisons of pornography and narcotics.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2009

Spencer W. Kimball

We are happy to have a garden.” Pornography 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. Sins spawned by pornography unfortunately perpetuate other serious transgressions, including abortion.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 1976

Ensign May 1986 03200_000_039Elder H. Verlan Andersen of the First Quorum of the SeventyEnsignMay 1986101Elder H. Verlan Andersen of the First Quorum of the Seventy It had never occurred to Elder H. Verlan Andersen that he might be considered for a

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1986

Gordon B. Hinckley

But sad to say, I am confident there are some of our young men who have slipped and are slipping into the foggy swamp of immorality, drugs, pornography, and failure. If they want to get involved in pornography, they can do so very easily.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2000