Hutchinson Leader - LETTER: Pornography threatens families, even in Hutchinson - Comments

Support groups for those who

arnijodi — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:55:10 -0500

Support groups for those who are addicted to sex and other addictions are available in Hutchinson as well as in the cities. I did some research and found these sources for support:

TURNING POINT Starting in September (Riverside Assembly of God Church, Hutchinson) 320-587-2074

CELEBRATE RECOVERY (Christ The King Lutheran Church, Hutchinson) 320-587-2776

CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR, Maple Grove, MN (763) 416-5887

GRACE CHURCH OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MN (952) 926-1884

If any of you out there need help with a sex addiction or any other addiction, please call one of these numbers. These are loving people that will not turn you away.

There was one out of

arnijodi — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:08 -0500

There was one out of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, called PAST (Persevering Through Sexual Temptation). I don't know if it still exists. That was 20 years ago.

I'm getting some information put together locally here in Hutchinson and am waiting for return phone calls and will reply as soon as I get the info. Thanks.

I'm into cornography. I go

and_justice_for_all — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:10:48 -0500

I'm into cornography. I go to the corn palace once a year and I camp out in corn fields.

Arnie, are there support

Aura_Lee — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:58:04 -0500

Arnie, are there support groups for those who are addicted to pornography?

I think you're right. But, I

arnijodi — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:25:27 -0500

I think you're right. But, I do have one person in the blog that is actually carrying on a good blog conversation with me. I'll just stick with his/her replys, and try to ignore the others. Thanks.

I don't know, Arnie, that's

hutchindaughter — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:18:08 -0500

I don't know, Arnie, that's kind of weak. I just re-read that posts and It looks as though that person legitimatly might have thought that about you by the wording of your post. Just a word of advice, if your feelings are going to be hurt by someone such as donuts, maybe this isn't the place for you. No offense intended.

donutsmakemybrowneyesblue

arnijodi — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:07:44 -0500

donutsmakemybrowneyesblue submitted the second reply to the letter I sent to the editor and he implied that I was a sex addict.
I realize that he was just trying to bait me and that he was mostly being sarcastic, but the comment still made me feel hurt, because his comment is not true.

Who judged you Arnie? I'm

hutchindaughter — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:16:47 -0500

Who judged you Arnie? I'm reading all the posts and I don't see it.

Nice, and I thought I was

hutchindaughter — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:14:15 -0500

Nice, and I thought I was the only one who listened to "Rust In Peace".

One of my fav songs. I'm talking about "Holy Wars" not "Holier than thou". It's a sin that Metallica even put out all the albums after "...and Justice For All".

Thanks for replying. I do

arnijodi — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:10:25 -0500

Thanks for replying. I do understand what you are talking about and agree with what you said. Many children grow up without having a loving relationship from their family, and we do need this more in our society. Even as adults we sometimes do not receive the proper love from our spouse or our friends, but I do not agree that sex before marriage will solve the problem.

As you see, I truly believe in a just and Holy God... not a hateful God, but a merciful God full of compassion and righteousness.

I believe that Jesus Christ came to this earth to die for our sins and that He rose from the dead to give us everlasting life to all who believe in Him.

Because He conquered death and sin... we can have victory over our sin, and even victory over death itself.

We do not have to fear His righteous judgment. We simply need to ask for His mercy and receive His forgiveness.

I truly believe in this because it is Truth.

I hope you understand where I am coming from and do not falsely judge me as some others have in this blog.

Thanks again.

You were attacked?

hutchindaughter — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:06:24 -0500

You were attacked?

I do not keep looking at

arnijodi — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:24:26 -0500

I do not keep looking at such things. I'm just saying that pornography is such a common place in our society that sometimes it gets in your face and is disturbing because of the ills that it brings society. Not many people will take a stand against such sin because, as you have noticed in this blog, people will attack your stand and try to put you down.

Usually those that put you down are the ones that need the most help. I feel sorry for them because of their ignorance to things of God.

We all struggle with sin, but God is a merciful God and provides a way out. It's called grace. We just need to accept His forgiveness and grace and He will help us through the most difficult of situations.

Thank you for your concern.

If it bothers your

jennyandthebets — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:09:34 -0500

If it bothers your conscience to look at such things that you say are bad, why do you keep looking at them?

Your references to sin and

darwinball — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:16:16 -0500

Your references to sin and biblical injunctions don't mean much those who use rationality to determine correct and incorrect actions. I don't think sexuality is sinful, it is just a fact of the human condition. The fact that people crave sex is morally neutral. Humans should choose to seek don-destructive sexual outlets, because acting responsibly helps society thrive. Using erotic imagery can be part of a healthy sex life and does not generally lead to physical or mental harm.

Yes, pornography is a huge business! Perhaps we could reduce demand by fostering loving, mutually satisfying interpersonal relationships throughout society...by raising our children to be caring, generous partners and supporting troubled families to try to keep them intact. Sex with a consenting, caring partner is always better than masturbating with pornography...but is not always an available option.

Aura_Lee, this would be more

donutsmakemybrowneyesblue — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:25:46 -0500

Aura_Lee, this would be more appropriate...

Before you judge me take a look at you
Can't you find something better to do
Point the finger, slow to understand
Arrogance and ignorance go hand in hand

LETTER: Pornography threatens families, even in Hutchinson

Melissa Sullivan — Thu, 01 May 2008 10:56:26 -0500

From Arnie Boich
Hutchinson

Have you noticed what is happening in Hutchinson?

The ability to get adult pornographic videos and movies has increased dramatically in the last decade, and it’s all legal, just so as long as you are 18 years old and you know where to get it. Cable TV, the Internet and now even some stores are succumbing to this great temptation, and people seem to think that it is no big deal.