The Science Behind Porn: How it alters the brain, affecting normativity
Porn is like a dangerous drug that can alter the mind. Sexually explicit material (SEM) triggers mirror neurons in the (male) brain. Psychologist William M. Struthers believes it affects the brain in a wrong way.
“The unfortunate reality is that when he acts out (often by masturbating), this leads to hormonal and neurological consequences, which are designed to bind him to the object he is focusing on,” Dr. Struthers said.
Mirror Neurons: Monkey see, monkey do
The mirror neurons were called “monkey see, monkey do” (first discovered in monkeys). It constitutes how we neurologically learn by observing (or watching) others.
Mirror neurons are circuits in the frontal and parietal lobes. It has a motor system that correlates to the “planning out of a behavior.” Teenagers are most susceptible.
Like any other addiction or sinful habit, porn gives satisfaction and reward. The surge of dopamine makes us feel good—we want more. Overstimulation desensitizes and leads to the following:
Concentration problems
Depression
Erectile dysfunction
Low motivation
Negative self-perceptions
Social anxiety
3 Ways Satan uses porn to destroy families
1. Porn destroys the nuclear family
Satan seeks to destroy a healthy nuclear family. He uses porn as a subtle tool because it teaches the brain to objectify women (or men) and look at them sinfully.
Satan pushes “sex & equality” to break the nuclear family
Today, far-left liberals fight for all sorts of “sexual rights.” These include pushing to legalize prostitution, incest an individual right, pedophilia, and polyamory as normative—instead of penalizing pornography. All these have encouraged cohabitation instead of building the nuclear family.
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2. Porn loosens the bond between husband and wife
A study show porn may double the chances of an eventual breakup. It does not matter even if it loosens the love affair between a “husband and husband” or a “wife and wife,” it does not matter.
Porn hijacks biological the response
A husband who watches porn videos is drawn to another woman, not his wife. Arguably, most men by nature are polygamous. Nonetheless, it’s a “sinful nature.” The reason men need self-control, which is a fruit of the spirit.
Pornography enslaves the viewer to mental images. “It hijacks the biological response intended to bond a man to his wife, inevitably loosening that bond,” Dr. Struthers said.
Love covers a multitude of sins
God designed men to enjoy sex with his wife, but it becomes adultery when replaced by another person. Ultimately, loving our spouse and experiencing God’s love and grace should overcome porn addiction.
It hijacks the biological response intended to bond a man to his wife.
3. Porn causes Compulsive Sexual Behavior
A 2014 study shows an association between porn and HIV in Southern India. The country leads in “porn consumption” on smartphones in 2019. India ranked third in HIV infections globally in 2020.
Heightened sexual behaviour through media
Fornication is normative in the USA that a Netflix series depicted the societal woes of being a virgin. Sex is almost in every Hollywood movie, and porn is permitted to proliferate in Google while it disavows conservative norms.
Satan no longer hides in music as well—evident in J Lo and Cardi B’s recent performance. Heightened sexual behavior is linked to prolific sexual explicit materials (SEM), available on-demand through the internet.
Effects of gay porn do not differ
A study in 2013 of gay-oriented SEM among “men having sex with men” (MSM) discouraged HIV risk behavior. The gay videos promoted “protected sex.” However, the habit also encouraged compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) that increased the risk of HIV.
In short, whether it’s gay or heterosexual sex video, porn heightens sexual urges that progress to polygamy, adultery, or sodomy. The result is a decadent society.
Watching porn produces the same sin of lust and encourages compulsive sexual desire. If any, gay sex commits a literal “double sin” of immorality while being a “homosexual offender.” Naturally, this is difficult for someone struggling with their sexuality.
Becket Cook gave up his gay lifestyle, Ikchoy his love for sex. But their temptations remain. The reason we need God’s grace daily is because we were born sinners.
Satan is for “queer equality” because it mocks God’s design
The “gaying of America” has come into a full circle, celebrated in “Gay Pride.” The Bible tells us that pride comes before destruction (Proverbs 16:18).
In 2021, President Biden’s Equality Act emboldened gay people but curtailed the freedom of Christians who refused service because it compromised their faith.
While not all gays mock God, LGBTQ members of the Satanic Temple group in the USA comprise at least 50 percent, according to its founder Lucien Greaves.
Road to Freedom: Feed your mind with God’s words
Let your “mirror neurons” dwell in love (faithfulness to spouse) and decency (respect for the human anatomy). Satan fires up our sinful nature if the mind is not filled daily with God’s words.
Ephesians 5:3
“Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people.”
Romans 12:1
“… present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.”
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