Pornography

[catholic92090]

Hello I was wondering if you have viewed pornography repeated times in the past, if you go to Church and confess these sins could you still be forgiven by God and be given another chance to be a good person and be accepted by God into eternal life in Heaven. Thank you for your time. Could someone please answer this for me. It would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Katie1723]

You are always given chances to be a good person. Don’t stop trying.
~ Kathy ~ :wave:

 

[Fergal]

Pornography is as addictive as heroin. It is to be avoided at all costs as it imprints on the mind images that are contrived.

God knows how difficult it is to overcome and as long as you go to confession, confess it with the firm amendment of not going near it again, God will hear you call and forgive you.

 

[Lux_et_veritas]

If these are past sins which have already been confessed, then you need to let go and move forward and realize that you have been forgiven. If it is ongoing, you are not alone and the work is hard.

If we know something is wrong, then we must work hard every day to avoid falling into such a sin. What is pleasing to God is a full-hearted effort, as opposed to not trying at all or giving up on trying because it is too hard. First there must be a desire to turn away from sin and be willing to submit things you want, in order to be obedient to God’s will.

There are websites to help Catholics battle impure sins of addiction. Sins of impurity are high on the list of things that are brought out in confession. Addiction also mitigates culpability to some extent, but does not excuse the need to please God by working at ending the addiction. This means giving other things up that lead up to the impulses. It could be a favorite TV program, or a friend, or other things that get you into temptation.

Best wishes and never give up hope. Despair and hopelessness are seeds of the devil and he hopes they will sprout into a rejection of God’s love and mercy. God’s love is unconditional and we experience God’s mercy through confession. When it comes to addiction, the best thing to do is to find a priest you are comfortable talking to, tell him you have an addiction and want to turn it around. You can do this from behind a screen or face-to-face. You can do this in your own parish, or find a priest in another parish, or find a priest from a local monastery. They will tell you to come back weekly for confession until it is under control. And, it will get under control. Just read through some of the sites that are provided in this thread.

forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=55427

 

[misericordie]

One of the worse demons is pornography!! It is for some according to psychologists addictive. It enslaves people and lowers them to their demonic instincts. There should be new tougher federal laws banning it all together.

 

[Lux_et_veritas]

What makes it difficult for some people is the internet. Before that came about, one had to go to a store and buy the filthy material which took some guts to begin with. Now, it is readily available at one’s fingertips. Mere seconds and a few clicks separates this site from a filthy site. This means it will take greater self-control. I don’t think internet filters are the answer, but I believe some that help those addicted to internet porn recommend them in the beginning until the “apetite” is under some reasonable control. Like an alcoholic, the first week or ten days is likely the hardest.

I would also say that getting help from above is necessary too. Praying the Rosary for a clean heart and for the Blessed Mother to help combat the temptations.

Porn often leads to second and third sins - self-abuse being at the top of the list. All of this must be confessed.