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Why is There Such a Fascination with Porn?

Dirty Penguin

Master Of Ceremony
Why is There Such a Fascination with Porn?

It can be inspiring and tutorial depending on ones maturity. Deep down we are animals as we are very sexual animals...We are one of few that have sex for pleasure as well as procreation.
 

Songbird

She rules her life like a bird in flight
Maybe it's not a strong factor, but I'd think simply that others are fascinated with it contributes to its fascination. Any time something becomes popular, I check it out to see if I'm interested. Again, maybe not a very strong factor, but probably one nonetheless. Porn can make it seem like everyone everywhere is constantly obsessed with sex, which can pressure people into behaving similarly. (And make someone feel abnormal for not constantly wanting sex.) Somebody - was it here on RF? - said that sexual freedom isn't about having as much sex as possible; it's about having the kind of sex you want.

And as others pointed out, repression leads to obsession.
 

horizon_mj1

Well-Known Member
It can be inspiring and tutorial depending on ones maturity. Deep down we are animals as we are very sexual animals...We are one of few that have sex for pleasure as well as procreation.
If you are mentally challenged, you are right, they can be inspiring and tutorial; aside from that what's the excuse?
 

Dirty Penguin

Master Of Ceremony
If you are mentally challenged, you are right, they can be inspiring and tutorial; aside from that what's the excuse?

There's actually nothing wrong with porn. We are sexual creatures by nature. I'm not saying porn is the answer to marital or relationship problems. Sometimes things are a little more serious than just sex.....but it can be helpful if intimacy becomes stagnant. Also, as to not disrespect those who are mentally challenged, there are plenty of them that have healthy sex lives without porn. And as far as your classification above....let it also be known that the bible as well as other religious scripture is full of pornography. It's not a slam against any religious text but just pointing out that this subject is nothing new and wasn't as frowned upon as most so prudently do here in the west in this day and time.
 

horizon_mj1

Well-Known Member
There's actually nothing wrong with porn. We are sexual creatures by nature.
No offense I find it pathetic that people choose as way to define themselves through disillusions they themselves believe in for fantastical excuses my friend. You go ahead and stay a sexual creature, I choose to control what I am and not listen to Man's ignorant excuses for doing what Creation finds itself as being offensive (Oh that's right, we are the most interesting creature in the way we procreate eh?:facepalm::D). So you are telling me that Creation allowed us to Evolve to be "sexual" creatures and nothing beyond; Sounds like Sodom and Gomorrah to me?
 

Zoe Doidge

Basically a Goddess
No offense I find it pathetic that people choose as way to define themselves through disillusions they themselves believe in for fantastical excuses my friend. You go ahead and stay a sexual creature, I choose to control what I am and not listen to Man's ignorant excuses for doing what Creation finds itself as being offensive (Oh that's right, we are the most interesting creature in the way we procreate eh?:facepalm::D). So you are telling me that Creation allowed us to Evolve to be "sexual" creatures and nothing beyond; Sounds like Sodom and Gomorrah to me?

Yeah... Except he didn't say nothing beyond, you did.

Nobody needs an 'excuse' to find pornographic media stimulating. Whatever creation is can take a running jump.
 

Dirty Penguin

Master Of Ceremony
I find it pathetic that people choose as way to define themselves through disillusions they themselves believe in for fantastical excuses my friend.

And what excuses are you referring to? I certainly offered no excuses to why people are fascinated with pornography. I simply stated some reasons pornography can be beneficial.


You go ahead and stay a sexual creature, I choose to control what I am and not listen to Man's ignorant excuses for doing what Creation finds itself as being offensive

You don't know me or anything about me to pass such condescending judgment.


(Oh that's right, we are the most interesting creature in the way we procreate eh?:facepalm::D).

Try your hardest not to put words in my mouth seeing as though I never said or eluded to such a thing....;)

So you are telling me that Creation allowed us to Evolve to be "sexual" creatures and nothing beyond; Sounds like Sodom and Gomorrah to me?

We are a sexual creature. It is our nature. That is a fact. We are not defined by our sexuality but it is a big part of who we are. As far as your bible is concerned....sexual (perversion)..extended beyond "Sodom and Gomorrah"....I'm not saying what is listed should be condoned rather highlighting it existed and was nothing new.
 

horizon_mj1

Well-Known Member
And what excuses are you referring to? I certainly offered no excuses to why people are fascinated with pornography. I simply stated some reasons pornography can be beneficial.
I agree, that is as maybe an alternative to Viagra:D




You don't know me or anything about me to pass such condescending judgment.
Oh your saying you are not human and one who chooses to find reasons for doing something inappropriate solely based on this:rolleyes:




Try your hardest not to put words in my mouth seeing as though I never said or eluded to such a thing....;)
Didn't say you did, but let me tell ya a little story: my sister-in-law has myself and another person who work for her. This person claims to be such a good girl, but guess what, we had to add securities to the Internet due to fear of children who may use the same computer do not fall subject to such a thing. I am not putting words in anyones mouth, just stating how I feel. After all isn't this what the forums are about?



We are a sexual creature. It is our nature. That is a fact. We are not defined by our sexuality but it is a big part of who we are. As far as your bible is concerned....sexual (perversion)..extended beyond "Sodom and Gomorrah"....I'm not saying what is listed should be condoned rather highlighting it existed and was nothing new.
No offense but it is quite obvious you know nothing about me, yet are so bold to accuse:run:The King James version of the Bible is only one of several Holy Books I have studied. Sodom and Gomorrah to me was nothing more than a tale of the fall of Egypt:shrug:

The point I am trying to clarify is Evolution is calling, yet people do not want to listen (why I say this; check out the news and all of the Natural Hybrids that have been surfacing lately) I personally have no problem if people want to keep making excuses, after all it is not my decision; it is however my decision to share how I feel and why I have the opinions I do:yes:
 
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Dirty Penguin

Master Of Ceremony
I agree, that is as maybe an alternative to Viagra:D

I don't follow but I guess that's ok though.

Oh your saying you are not human and one who chooses to find reasons for doing something inappropriate solely based on this:rolleyes:

I am human and find nothing "inappropriate" for choosing to watch, rent or purchase it. There are some fetishes that don't appeal to me but that's just me.

Didn't say you did, but let me tell ya a little story: my sister-in-law has myself and another person who work for her. This person claims to be such a good girl, but guess what, we had to add securities to the Internet due to fear of children who may use the same computer do not fall subject to such a thing. I am not putting words in anyones mouth, just stating how I feel. After all isn't his what the forums are about?

I still don't see the problem. I can view porn on my computer and I keep my computer password protected I have software installed on another computer that prevents such access to the content such as that. That computer is a "community" computer I let my niece and other family members use when they come over. Parents should be more responsible of the content that can be potentially accessed kids and teenagers. This is the very first thing one should do before allowing kids to use a computer.

No offense but it is quite obvious you know nothing about me, yet are so bold to accuse:run:The King James version of the Bible is only one of several Holy Books I have studied. Sodom and Gomorrah to me was nothing more than a tale of the fall of Egypt:shrug:

Well I didn't say you per se, rather I was speaking of humans in general. As far as your scripture is concerned I only spoke to what is listed. I wasn't making a slam against your scripture or justifying our (man's) actions by what is listed but simply showing that nothing is new under the sun.

The point I am trying to clarify is Evolution is calling, yet people do not want to listen (why I say this; check out the news and all of the Natural Hybrids that have been surfacing lately)

:confused:

I personally have no problem if people want to keep making excuses

They're not making excuses as to why they like pornography. They're simply "choosing" to be involved in it on some level....(e.g. watching it, engaging in the acts or both)....That is their choice.

after all it is not my decision; it is however my decision to share how I feel and why I have the opinions I do:yes:

Point made and point understood.
 

Sunstone

De Diablo Del Fora
Premium Member
Humans are fascinated with sex in general. And, I suppose if we weren't, our species would have died out a long time ago.
 

horizon_mj1

Well-Known Member
I don't follow but I guess that's ok though.
Are you aware what Viagra is used for?:facepalm:



I am human and find nothing "inappropriate" for choosing to watch, rent or purchase it. There are some fetishes that don't appeal to me but that's just me.
I have no problem with this at all. I however do have a problem with it being forced into people's faces. I am not attempting to shove my opinion down anyones throat or stating it shouldn't be done; I am stating that through media advertisements and such you can not have a day without seeing some "sexually" related criteria even if you are just trying to simply watch the News.



I still don't see the problem. I can view porn on my computer and I keep my computer password protected I have software installed on another computer that prevents such access to the content such as that. That computer is a "community" computer I let my niece and other family members use when they come over. Parents should be more responsible of the content that can be potentially accessed kids and teenagers. This is the very first thing one should do before allowing kids to use a computer.
What In the H:ignore:L do you think we did; however it was not brought to our knowledge until after the fact. This person knows Children used the same computer put had no regard to who else might use it. Aside from that the computer was not to be accessed for that purpose (this person didn't even ask and attemptrd to hide this not only from us, but from her church as well). Parental controls are in place for my Children's safety, it is just a shame that Trust in a Child in this instance far outweighs Trust in an Adult.


Well I didn't say you per se, rather I was speaking of humans in general. As far as your scripture is concerned I only spoke to what is listed. I wasn't making a slam against your scripture or justifying our (man's) actions by what is listed but simply showing that nothing is new under the sun.
Don't watch the News much do ya:facepalm::rolleyes:? The first Natural Hybrid Shark was recently discovered as well as many other Natural Phenomena, but I guess for those looking for an excuse to do what they want is quite alright for some. Nature It's self has heard the Call of Evolution, Humans are the Ones who ignore it.



:confused:



They're not making excuses as to why they like pornography. They're simply "choosing" to be involved in it on some level....(e.g. watching it, engaging in the acts or both)....That is their choice.



Point made and point understood.
And final point agreed on;)
 
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horizon_mj1

Well-Known Member
Humans are fascinated with sex in general. And, I suppose if we weren't, our species would have died out a long time ago.
You are right, but do you honestly think we are in a need of more Humans of Earth right now (after all it is over-population that is in part being detrimental to Ecology). Isn't it about Time to find better things to do with our Time instead of being so Self-indulgent?
 

Koldo

Outstanding Member
I would like to know why it is people find it ok to sit and watch something like that, yet they wouldn’t stand in front of their parents or more than likely anyone else for that matter and watch in person.


For the same reason i wouldn't have sex in front of my parents. :sarcastic
 

Blackdog22

Well-Known Member
In psychology courses you are taught about the Id (http://allpsych.com/psychology101/ego.html) which explains how a human (or any animal for that matter) will do what it takes to assure the survival or not only the self, but the entire species as well. Sigmund Freud’s concept was introduced over a century ago, but is still widely accepted today, why? A century is a very long time for psychological concepts to evolve, but this is one of the most prevalent excuses for people to participate in such activities as pornography. Our society complains of our children having sex at much younger ages and raising the population in which in turn is killing the very planet in which we depend to live (if you even try to argue this point, please don’t with me, you will not change my mind; it is what it is and facts are facts), yet we choose to assure that innocence is annihilated with a simple introduction to media. I would like to know why it is people find it ok to sit and watch something like that, yet they wouldn’t stand in front of their parents or more than likely anyone else for that matter and watch in person. IMO this fascination is rooted more in the aspect of an analogy a child finding burping and farting fascinating, after all these are bodily functions as well. I agree that parents need to take a dominate role in assuring their children are properly informed, but there is no way that a parent can control their child’s thoughts or actions throughout their entire life, nor are they responsible for that child when the legal age of adulthood is reached. It does not take a trained psychologist to see the logic behind how excessive visual and vocal ideologies will impact a person’s thought process, but this is ignored. Is it that people like to have something to complain about, that people like being uneducated and would rather choose to indulge in something that you really do not have to use the brain too much, keeping society far away from their full potential (laziness), or is it that people really aren’t as “dominate” in that region of life? I am placing this in general religious debates due to many people’s morality basis being rooted in religion.

I also wouldn't try a backflip on my bike in front of my mom because it would kill her. I have watched porn with friends plenty of times just being drunk and stupid. I see no problem with it.

I would also say that if you are curious as to why we lust over woman so much you would be better off asking why we have testosterone and why woman have estrogen. It is part of who we are. If you are taking a religious view on this situation then all eyes are on the God you claim exists. Ask him why he advocates sex at age 13 and set are bodies up to naturally produce chemicals that make us love sex one we enter puberty. Porn would never of been successful without that, so thank God. :D
 

Blackdog22

Well-Known Member
You are right, but do you honestly think we are in a need of more Humans of Earth right now (after all it is over-population that is in part being detrimental to Ecology). Isn't it about Time to find better things to do with our Time instead of being so Self-indulgent?

Wouldn't porn help cut down on the population? I don't know if you are a guy or not, but not have a release for a long time can make you go nuts, at least in certain men and I am definitely one of them. If it wasn't for porn I would likely have at least 5 children by now.
 
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