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might even consider giving them a contract.10
In summary, pornography, sexual addiction, and an
unrelenting media influence, as well as their combined impact
on today’s youth and culture, are realities that parents must
acknowledge and contend with in a strong, proactive, and
courageous manner. There is much that should concern
families and the Church. The good news is that we do not
have to be passive bystanders to the onslaught, but can make
a difference for future generations. ✠
SEAN MCDOWELL, PH.D., is a gifted
communicator with a passion for equipping the Church
and, in particular, young people to make the case for
the Christian faith. He connects with audiences in a
tangible way through humor and stories while imparting
hard evidence and logical support for viewing all areas
of life through a biblical worldview. Sean is an Assistant Professor in the
Christian Apologetics program at Biola University, the author, coauthor,
or editor of more than 17 books. He has also written for YouthWorker
Journal, Decision Magazine, and the Christian Research Journal. Follow
the dialogue with Sean as he blogs regularly at
Endnotes
1 Forthcoming: Foubert, J.D. (2017). How pornography harms:
What teens, young adults, parents & pastors need to know.
2 The porn phenomenon: The impact of pornography in the digital
age (2016). A Barna Report Produced in Partnership with Josh
McDowell Ministry, 85.
3 Ibid, 22-25.
4 Orenstein, P. (2016). “How porn is changing a generation of girls,”
TIME, April 11, p. 47.
5 Owens, E., Behun, R.J., Manning, J.C., & Reid, R.C. (2012). “The
impact of Internet pornography on adolescents: A review of the
research,” Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity 19:99-122.
6 Regnerus, M., & Uecker, J. (2011). Premarital sex In America: How
young Americans meet, mate, and think about marrying (New York:
Oxford University Press), 94.
7 See McDowell, J., & McDowell, S. (2016). The beauty of intolerance
(Uhrichsville, OH: Shiloh Run Press), 18-20.
8 Bengston, V.L. (2013). Families and faith: How religion is passed
down across generations (New York: Oxford University Press), 76.
9 If you want a helpful book on porn-proofing kids, I would
recommend Good Pictures, Bad Pictures by Jenson, K.A., &
Poyner, G.
10 For an example, see:
mom-son-sign-18-point-agreement-iphone/story?id=18094401.