John D. Foubert Ph.D. - How Pornography Harms: What TodayS Teens, Young Adults, Parents, and Pastors Need to Know

How Pornography
HARMS

What Todays Teens, Young Adults,
Parents, and Pastors Need to Know

John D. Foubert, Ph.D.

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ISBN: 978-1-4897-1023-9 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2016917749

LifeRich Publishing rev. date: 11/18/2016

Contents

How Pornography Harms fills a big need in our fight against pornography. There are a great many books that tell us why the Christian community should be against pornography, but John Foubert provides the intelligent reasons to fight the battle and supplies the ammunition to conquer this devastating issue.

Josh D. McDowell, Author/Speaker

Foubert artfully weaves extensive research with unvarnished testimony to expose the sordid and ever more violent reality of modern pornography. His convincing clarion-call is for society to wake up to how the skyrocketing internet use of pornography is ruining lives and degrading women. The text is an important read for any community leader, family member or friend.

Dr. Stephen Beers

Vice President for Student Development, Athletics and Facilities Services at John Brown University

Chair, Student Development Commission, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities

This book is about an unsettling truth, one that requires immediate attention from all advocates of social justice, regardless of their particular faith. John Fouberts analysis is an important tool for those seeking to get involved in the ongoing struggle to curb one of the worlds most compelling social problems. He should be commended for telling us like it is and for his never ending dedication to eliminating pornographic materials from our lives.

Walter S. DeKeseredy, Ph.D.

Anna Deane Carlson Chair of Social Sciences

Director of the Research Center on Violence, West Virginia University

The wide-spread use of pornography is harmful to individuals, marriages, and those involved in the porn industry. Research clearly documents the physiological and emotional ramifications associated with pornography use. This highly potent digital drug is destroying lives and families. It is time for all of us to be educated about the harmful effects of pornography and take a stand to protect children and those who are unaware. Dr. Foubert is a world-leader and academic in this area. This book is an important reference that all need to read.

Andrew Doan, MD, PhD

Commander, U.S. Navy

Head, Dept. of Mental Health Addictions & Resilience Research

Naval Medical Center San Diego

Pornography has morphed into a ubiquitous assault on human dignity, with the Internet providing a vehicle presenting this supernormal stimulus with limitless novelty. Dr. John Foubert has accurately described the harm and toxicity pornography wreaks upon individuals and couples, and presents the perspective not only of scholars, but also of those directly affected. This book not only provides a warning, but also offers solutions we would do well to follow in addressing what has become the major public health crisis of our time.

Donald Hilton, M.D.

Neurosurgeon and Chief, Department of Surgery, Stone Oak Methodist Hospital

Author, Pornography Addiction: A Neuroscience Perspective

Pornography is a pandemic plague wreaking untold havoc. This well-written, well-researched book is a powerful prescription. Dr. Foubert hits the issue from all sides, including the biblical, spiritual dimension, and gives hope and practical help for avoiding and overcoming this spiritual cancer. Every person, especially every Christian, needs to be armed with the truth in this book. Read it, apply it, and pass it on to others.

Dr. Mark Hitchcock

Associate Professor of Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary

Senior Pastor, Faith Bible Church in Edmond, OK

In comprehensively reviewing a rapidly growing literature on the enormous pornography industry, John Foubert has provided a compelling argument that the on-line sexually explicit media now ubiquitously available is a source of environmental pollution that has the potential to harm nearly everyone with whom it comes into contact, perhaps with the exception of those who reap huge profits from compromising the sexualities of users and performers. As the author points out, there is now considerable evidence of the link between pornography consumption and real-world violence. And as with all violent media, its effects are subtle, cumulative, and indirect. How Pornography Harms is essential reading for anyone who is concerned about the numerous social issues connected with the distribution of this demeaning material.

Christopher Kilmartin, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professor of Psychological Science

University of Mary Washington

How Pornography Harms is a wake-up call for society and the church. If Dr. Foubert is right, and I think he is, we must have the courage to tackle the issue of pornography head on. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the health of individuals, families, and our culture as a whole. Pick up a copy, read it, and help spread the word.

Sean McDowell, Ph.D.

Professor, Biola University

Best-selling author of more than twenty books including A New Kind of Apolo gist .

John is one of the courageous experts who places the issue of pornography in America front and center. Today, the subject is overwhelming, complicated, and politically incorrect yet absolutely devastating to an entire generation worldwide. I applaud this book! Straightforward, well researched and practical for families.

Dave Riner, Executive Director, Student Mobilization

How Porn Harms sounds the alarm for parents, counselors, educators, and pastors alike who continue to be naive to pornographys devastating effects on our children and our culture. Dr. Foubert balances scientific research with personal narratives to create an engaging and enlightening portrayal of a national epidemic. I highly recommend the book and commend Dr. Foubert for his ongoing work to raise awareness on this subject.

-Jon Ritner, Lead Pastor, Ecclesia Hollywood

ChurchInHollywood .com

The title of this book says it all, pornography harms. Pornography is a disease in our culture, and as an educator and a parent, I am concerned that it is largely going untreated. John Fouberts new book, How Pornography Harms is part of the prescription for fighting the spread of this disease. This book will shock you into awareness and prepare you to help cure and prevent pornographys impact on our youth. If you care about the coming generations, this is a must read.