A Christian Response to Pornography

This book provides a brief introduction to the issue of pornography and then reflecting on the current debates in the world in general and India in particular, it attempts to explore biblical -theological and ethical responses to it. The book also attempts to provide basic pastoral assistance for rehabilitation of porn victims. In doing all these things, the attempt is to provide perspectives to the seriousness of the problem and conscientize the reader that prevention is better than cure. The book does not focus on any case studies or review of the data; rather, it is limited to a general treatment of the issue as a whole from biblical, ethical and pastoral perspectives. The subject matter of this book is generally organized as per the following descriptions. In the first chapter we shall see what pornography is all about. Looking at the various definition of pornography we shall also have a brief note on its origin and development. This chapter will, thus, serve as the stage from where we shall pick up the Indian debate on the issue in the next chapter. The second chapter, after presenting pornography as a global challenge, will focus on the issue with special reference to India. Inviting various celebrities and their opinions we shall see if it is okay for India to say yes to pornography.  In the third chapter, taking scriptural support from the while reconstructing a Christian theology of human sexuality. The fourth chapter will concentrate on moral and ethical reflections on the issue of pornography as a whole. Here, select ethical models will be used to critically evaluate the moral and decadent aspects of pornography. Finally in the fifth and last chapter, after discussing the addiction and effects of pornography, we shall attempt to bring some rehabilitation concerns providing possible pastoral assistance towards the freedom from addiction to pornography. This chapter will invite persons to give up their willing-slavery to pornography and stand as the victorious children of a Holy and Righteous God.