That’s right. Christmas still beats porn. But only barely. And probably not for long, unfortunately.
I’m talking about Google search trends (of course).
Porn is one of the most searched for things on the internet, as disgusting as it is. But, according to such search trends, people still love Christmas more than porn…at least for a few days a year. Every year around this time there is a peak where more people are searching for “Christmas” than for “porn.” And this year, though some thought porn would finally reign, Christmas managed to just barely nose out our unquenchable thirst for porn yet again - for a day or so.
The trend, however, is disturbing. Interest in Christmas has been trending slightly downward, while the search for porn has gone drastically up. There is a good chance it will be next year when porn finally beats Christmas.
This sad stat is an indicator of our sad state. Come on people. We can barely love Christmas - for ONE DAY - more than we love porn? And that’s just on one day of the year, folks! Sheesh. Clearly the information age has not been nearly as kind to Baby Jesus as it has to the porn industry (yet).
I’ve lamented before about the many things we could do if we didn’t love porn so much. Clearly, more time spent searching for sin is not only less time searching for God, but more time spent running away from Him. Imagine how the world would change if all of that energy we spent running from God was instead spent searching for God? And we wouldn’t need a search engine either. Our God has made Himself so easily findable as to actually become one of us. We just have to open our eyes and see Him.
Merry Christmas!
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Matthew..I have seen too much porn..I am jaded and unmoved by it…I was drawn to it by the nature God gave me…and he did not deliver me from temptation! ...Hard core dvds have been on my menu during my sinful life..kids born…divorce, etc. I have been punished many times for my sins on earth.. I love God..and thank Him for the opportunity of everlasting life in Heaven..but I may well fail the judgement to obtain it…Let us pray for all weak men who risk losing their soul because of porn.
Burt,
Run to confession and then spend quality time in front of Him in adoration. He will help you, because He loves you, more than you know. Trust Him. Ask and you shall receive : )
Leah
Burt,
I’m praying for you.
As social mores continue to unwind, increasing numbers of folks live on the sexual fringe….imaginations set on fire with ever more bizarre porn. Dark places in every human mind/soul…suppressed and kept under control by normal people are accessed by dark forces. Satan IS alive and well on planet earth.
Evangelical I am, but I pray for the Pope every day. That last scene in ‘Devils and Angels’ wherein the new Pope stepped onto the balcony at the Vatican to bless the gathered masses brought tears to my eyes. Thankyou Lord for at least one Hollywood producer willing to(somewhat) pay homage to Catholic tradition. ELK (USNA ‘68).
Burt - I’ll be praying for you as well. And don’t forget that there is no sin that God can not forgive. No matter how big or long you’ve struggled with it. You just have to keep asking him…and do so contritely. If you haven’t, you should definitely look into some support groups and/or talk to a spiritual director or priest about some concrete steps you can take to help hold you accountable as you overcome this challenge in your life. It’s not impossible. And it’s not unforgivable. Just don’t give up and never tire of turning to God. God bless you in this new year. A year of hope.
I’ve read about a few groups & websites lately for help with this widespread problem: 1) http://www.familylifecenter.net/catholic_porn_help.asp
2) http://www.catholicdadsonline.org/posts/3303/porn-addiction-identification-and-help/ (has lots of resources & groups listed)
3) http://www.theporneffect.com . We are all in this battle together, just fighting sin on different fronts. Through the Immaculate Heart of our Blessed Mother Mary, may God bless all of us with His love, light, and strength.
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