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The Pornography Trap, 2nd Edition: A Resource for Ministry Leaders
Leaders both within the church and outside of it can deal with a sexual sin epidemic that is sweeping across churches today via the Internet and other venues. According to a Leadership Journal survey, almost two-thirds of all pastors struggle with Internet pornography. Men everywhere are living in bondage and fear of exposure.The Pornography Trap, 2nd Edition, is for pastors, leaders that may be flirting with this devastating addiction, or even those who counsel others who may have already crossed that line. Mark Laaser & Ralph Earle Jr. helps one understand the core issues related to sexual sin and give insight into developing a biblical view of healthy sexuality.
- GenresChristian
192 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2012
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About the author
Ralph H. Earle
9 books1 followerIn 1973, Ralph H. Earle founded Psychological Counseling Services, Ltd, or PCS, in Scottsdale, Arizona. His
son, Marcus Earle, Ph.D., and he continued to build the group private practice specializing in the niche
field of intensive outpatient therapy.
His father is Ralph Earle, biblical scholar.
http://pcsearle.com/PDF/FamilyTherapy...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Ea....
son, Marcus Earle, Ph.D., and he continued to build the group private practice specializing in the niche
field of intensive outpatient therapy.
His father is Ralph Earle, biblical scholar.
http://pcsearle.com/PDF/FamilyTherapy...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Ea....
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February 21, 2015
Statistics suggest that pastors and others Christians struggle mightily with addictions to online pornography. In fact, it could be argued that despite the problem pornography presents it is, by and large, ignored from most pulpits. This book bills itself as a "resource for ministry leaders" and explores the personal stories of several pastors who have succumb to pornography or other sexual addictions. The authors then offer possible theories and explanations as to how pastors arrive at such a point and concludes with possible avenues for offering assistance.
I applaud the authors for shedding light on a topic that is often considered taboo. Unfortunately, I feel the book spends too much time exploring the "whys" of pornography addiction and not enough time putting tools in leader's hands for counseling and healing.
I was also somewhat troubled with the authors' penchant for making comments such as "we have found" without detailing how they arrived at such a conclusion. In other places, the authors suggest statics, such as "two-thirds if all pastors are addicted to pornography" without revealing the source of their numbers.
Readers should be warned that this book can be graphic at times in its depictions of sexual addictions. The easily offended may want to steer clear. For what it's worth, I think the book takes a baby step in the right direction, but ultimately left me without answers.
I applaud the authors for shedding light on a topic that is often considered taboo. Unfortunately, I feel the book spends too much time exploring the "whys" of pornography addiction and not enough time putting tools in leader's hands for counseling and healing.
I was also somewhat troubled with the authors' penchant for making comments such as "we have found" without detailing how they arrived at such a conclusion. In other places, the authors suggest statics, such as "two-thirds if all pastors are addicted to pornography" without revealing the source of their numbers.
Readers should be warned that this book can be graphic at times in its depictions of sexual addictions. The easily offended may want to steer clear. For what it's worth, I think the book takes a baby step in the right direction, but ultimately left me without answers.
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