G. Munny

Utahn for life. Educator. Father. Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mammoth, Jazz, Royals, Colts.

[In Defense of Family | Megan @defense_of_fam]

Are we normalizing the scourge of pornography?

One study found that by age 16, 70% of boys are consuming pornography multiple times a week.

In another study, 82% of the men self-reported as being regular viewers of pornography.

“These data clearly indicate that porn consumption has become a mainstream behavior that almost all men in Western society engage in.” - David Ludden, Ph.D

While the numbers for women are smaller, they are not insignificant. Approximately 44% of women regularly consume pornography.

Rare, and possibly non-existent, is the family unaffected by pornography. What a sad commentary on our day.

As Latter-day Saints, are we supposed to just accept this as a normal part of life?

I don’t believe so. We are commanded to be distinct and different from the world. We are called to a higher standard of virtue, morality and purpose.

I am reminded of the words Alma spoke to his son Corianton, who pursued the harlot Isabel…

“Yea, she did steal away the hearts of many; BUT THIS WAS NO EXCUSE FOR THEE, my son. Thou shouldst have tended to the ministry wherewith thou wast entrusted.”

We should not rationalize or excuse sin because it is pervasive and prevalent. We know better and must be better.

We live in complex times when young children are often unknowingly exposed to the evils of pornography. Their innocence and free-will are stollen at a young age, leaving them to struggle for years, and even lifetimes.

But their struggles do not exist in a vacuum. How many hearts must be shattered? How many families must be destroyed? How many relationships must grow cold?

I long for the day when we normalize purity, strength, fortitude and honor.

The struggle is real, but so is the power of Jesus Christ—not just for repentance, but for prevention.

We do not have to succumb to the evils of the world. We should not succumb.

We should strive to be like the stripling warriors who were “firm and undaunted,” who, “did obey and observe to perform every word of command with exactness.”

We can rise above. We can resist.
The tools and power are ours to wield because He has given them to us.

[G. Munny @Monkeydad97]

@DLCampanile @DeseretBro The state passed a voucher program for home schoolers giving ~8000$ per student. Public schools get ~4K per student. My point overall is just that both options are viable, and neither should be slandered by the other because they chose something different. Let’s support all kids

[G. Munny @Monkeydad97]

@DeseretBro If we let teachers do what they do best and stop trying to regulate everything, more kids would do well.

[G. Munny @Monkeydad97]

@DeseretBro All this to say, there are so many nuances to issues like this that it is hard to just say a black and white. To tie into your point though, public school has become a political arena, where laws are passed to try and prove a point instead of help kids. That’s been harmful.

[Scott Wessman @scottew]

Here's my wife's entry in the Utah Quilt Show, which is going on at the Springville Art Museum. As usual I'm amazed at the quilts in the show and at the art form generally. More quilts in the replies 👇

[B C Baker @bcbaker66]

Last night, we had 11 non-members committed to attending our sacrament meeting this morning. I thought there was no chance all 11 would show, and I was right. But 10 did! Of whom 8 joined us for Sunday school. Seven said they will be back next week. One is ready for baptism!

[Jeff Biesinger @JeffBiesinger]

In 2 years on my mission, I was confrontational once, and I’ve regretted it ever since. Don’t be a controversial missionary,

If controversy is what you’re getting out of your religion, you’re doing it wrong. Period. Also, you’re doing a lot of damage.

[Ryker @RykerJackson97]

Super based talks about religious liberty in church today:

- There is no such thing as “your truth” and “my truth”.

- Liberty not bound by moral absolutes isn’t liberty. It’s anarchy.

- The greatest threat to religious liberty is not opposition, but apathy.

[Steve Pierce @PostJimmer]

We've owned one for five years now. Was skeptical at first, but you can't beat it for comfort and convenience, particularly with young kids. Great vehicle.

[G. Munny @Monkeydad97]

@BlackBlessedLDS Looks good! I might need your recipe haha

[CoFounders Nik @CoFoundersNik]

5/6 family members died yesterday in a flash flood.

Father was a firefighter and mother had raised 5 children.

Their oldest daughter just graduated with her BSN and is the only surviving family member.

Their oldest son had just returned from a mission in December.

Twin teenage boys.

I don’t know this family at all. Just stopped me in my tracks. Can’t stop thinking about how fast your life can change.

[Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson @LGHendersonUtah]

My statement regarding election security:

[Nate Gygi @NGygi13]

Personal news: I built a thing. 🐝

I'm a Jazz + Mammoth season ticket holder, and every time I sold seats I couldn't use, ~30% vanished into fees. So I built the fix to keep more money in the hands of the fans.

Beehive Tickets (@beehivetickets) — fan-to-fan Jazz & Mammoth tickets. Sellers keep 100% of their price. Buyers pay one 10% flat fee, shown up front. Money's held by Stripe until your tickets are in your SeatGeek account.

First 100 sales pay just 5%.

https://t.co/eyDiqF9Ip0

[G. Munny @Monkeydad97]

@aegeanshores @dustinharding I’m convinced that the sons of perdition are those that just never had the desire to come back. I think if our desire is there, Christ will always accept us.

[G. Munny @Monkeydad97]

@FreddyLA7 I’ve loved following your journey! Don’t know when you are leaving, but if you are here through the 24th, you should come out to Utah for Pioneer Day! Message me if you want any help or info!

[Jim Bennett @StallionCornell]

@hello_edli Amen and amen.

Thank you. I know you’ve made my day better, and I’m pretty sure you actively make the world better, too.

[AggShowYo @AggShowYo]

The best college town in the state.

[Utah State Athletics @USUAthletics]

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