Pornography

1. “In our day the dreadful influence of pornography is like unto a plague sweeping across the world, infecting one here and one there, relentlessly trying to invade every home, most frequently through the husband and father. The effect of this plague can be, unfortunately often is, spiritually fatal.”

Packer, Boyd K. "Cleansing the Inner Vessel." General Conference. Oct 2010: n. page. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/cleansing-the-inner-vessel?lang=eng>.

2. “Pornography will always repel the Spirit of Christ and will interrupt the communications between our Heavenly Father and His children and disrupt the tender relationship between husband and wife.”

Packer, Boyd K. "Cleansing the Inner Vessel." General Conference. Oct 2010: n. page. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/cleansing-the-inner-vessel?lang=eng>.

3. “Let us all improve our personal behavior and redouble our efforts to protect our loved ones and our environment from the onslaught of pornography.”

Oaks, Dallin H. "Pornography." Ensign. May 2005: n. page. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://www.lds.org/ensign/2005/05/pornography?lang=eng>.

4. “The immediate spiritual consequences of such hypocrisy are devastating. Those who seek out and use pornography forfeit the power of their priesthood.”

Oaks, Dallin H. "Pornography." Ensign. May 2005: n. page. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://www.lds.org/ensign/2005/05/pornography?lang=eng>.

5. “Pornography is a plague that is detrimental not only to a person’s moral standing with God, but it can also destroy marriages and families and has an adverse impact on society.”

Cook, Quinton L. "Don't Wear Marks." Liahona. Mar 2013: n. page. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://www.lds.org/liahona/2013/03/dont-wear-masks?lang=eng&query=pornography>.

6. “Youth who have been exposed to immoral images at a very early age are terrified that they may have already disqualified themselves for missionary service and sacred covenants… I want to assure you young people, as Alma taught, that through repentance you can qualify for all the blessings of heaven.”

Cook, Quinton L. "Can Ye Feel So Now?." LDS General Conference. (2012): n. page. Web. 28 Mar. 2013. <http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/can-ye-feel-so-now?lang=eng>.

7. "If we stop chopping at the branches of this problem and strike more directly at the root of the tree, not surprisingly we find lust lurking furtively there."

Holland, Jeffery R. "Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul." LDS General Conference. Apr 2010: n. page. Web. 9 Apr. 2013. <http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/04/place-no-more-for-the-enemy-of-my-soul?lang=eng>.

8. "Most people in trouble end up crying, “What was I thinking?” Well, whatever they were thinking, they weren’t thinking of Christ."

Holland, Jeffery R. "Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul." LDS General Conference. Apr 2010: n. page. Web. 9 Apr. 2013. <http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/04/place-no-more-for-the-enemy-of-my-soul?lang=eng>.

9. “Satan has become a master at using the addictive power of pornography to limit individual capacity to be led by the Spirit.”

Scott, Richard G. "To Acquire Spiritual Guidance." LDS General Conference. Oct 2009: n. page. Web. 9 Apr. 2013. <http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/10/to-acquire-spiritual-guidance?lang=eng>.

10.  "If you are ensnarled in pornography, make a total commitment to overcome it now. Find a quiet place; pray urgently for help and support. Be patient and obedient. Don’t give up."

Scott, Richard G. "To Acquire Spiritual Guidance." LDS General Conference. Oct 2009: n. page. Web. 9 Apr. 2013. <http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/10/to-acquire-spiritual-guidance?lang=eng>.