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Pornography: A Common Temptation for Christian Men
- Christian Therapy
- By Begin Again Institute
- April 12, 2024
Everyone faces temptation. Desiring money, fame, sex, or being jealous of what others have are common temptations for Christian men. Just the act of being tempted is common, especially in a world filled with social media and images of beauty and success. The struggle to resist temptation is something everyone […]
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Is Watching Porn a Sin for Christians?
- Christian Therapy
- By Begin Again Institute
- March 28, 2024
Cheating and adultery are sins, but what if you’re not physically taking action, just simply watching it? Watching porn is taboo for public discussion, but it’s essential to understand that it’s OK to ask for and seek help whether you’ve done it once or frequently because, yes, watching porn is […]
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Controlling Sexual Urges as a Christian: A Compassionate Guide
- Christian Therapy
- By Begin Again Institute
- March 18, 2024
Desiring another person, especially someone you are involved with romantically, is not wrong. But acting upon those desires before the sanctity of marriage goes against what the Bible teaches. According to the Bible, thinking lustful thoughts and desiring someone outside marriage is a sin. Yet, biological desires to procreate happen, […]
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Can Christians Watch Porn? A Compassionate Exploration
- Christian Therapy
- By Begin Again Institute
- February 16, 2024
Christian teachings proclaim that lust is just as serious as adultery. The Ten Commandments reiterate that desiring others is a sin. Viewing pornography serves to stimulate desire through lustful viewing of others, making viewing porn sinful for Christians. The Bible seems clear that Christians should avoid the pull of pornography. […]
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Understanding Infidelity Trauma Symptoms
- Christian TherapyMental Health
- By Lawrence Buddoo
- January 5, 2024
There is no way to overstate the pain of learning your partner has betrayed you. It is a deeply and profoundly traumatic experience. Many women whose husbands have sex or pornography addictions experience infidelity or betrayal trauma. This type of emotional trauma is similar, in brain scans, to Post-Traumatic Stress […]
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What is Betrayal Trauma?
- Christian TherapyRelationships
- By Lawrence Buddoo
- January 4, 2024
When the people you trust most, like loved ones or friends, betray you, it leaves emotional wounds. That hurt may be challenging to understand or process. What is betrayal trauma? It’s that persistent feeling that you can’t trust again after a person or institution you depended on violates your trust. […]