Learn some challenging statistics about just how prevalent pornography and sex trafficking are in our culture.
Talking Points:
- 85% of young men and nearly half of young women watch porn regularly. This means many of us are struggling with or have struggled with the same sins or sin patterns.
- Many people who work in the pornography or “adult entertainment” industry are working against their will. Many were lured with the promise of quick, easy money. Some were even tricked with drugs that numbed them and made them open to questionable decisions. In essence, consuming pornographic material will, in short order, equate to support of sex trafficking. The demand for pornography helps fuel the sex trafficking industry.
Discussion:
- Watch the video together or invite someone to summarize the topic.
- What is your initial reaction to this video? Do you disagree with any of it? What jumped out at you?
- Do the statistics in this video surprise you? Why or why not?
- If we know that 85% of men and 50% of women have viewed pornographic material at some point, how should this affect the way we dialogue about these and similar issues?
- If you have ever looked at porn, does this video make you think twice to know that you may have inadvertently contributed to sex trafficking? Explain.
- “Solving the world’s problems can’t start without awareness.” Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement.
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
