“Inspired by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) formal statement, Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography, Safe Haven Sunday is a weekend set aside within the liturgical calendar by dioceses and parishes to directly address the societal harms of pornography.
Within the context of the Mass, parishes are able to provide teaching and resources that will support and protect individuals, marriages, and families in making all homes a safe haven.” – Covenant Eyes
In 2023, the Diocese of Lansing launched its first annual Safe Haven Sunday to be held the second Sunday of October. It is our desire to assist families in safeguarding their children from pornography by partnering with Covenant Eyes and provide Safe Haven Sunday.
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Some Statistics on Porn Use in the United States
What do people think about porn?
Pornography has become increasingly commonplace. However, a hopeful trend is that younger generations are becoming more likely to recognize the harms of pornography.
- 46% of people believe that porn is harmful.
- 38% are neutral about porn’s effects.
- Millennials are the likeliest group to view pornography favorably.
- Gen Z has a more negative view of pornography.9
- 41% of teens say they believe watching porn is wrong. 38% do not believe it is wrong.
- Half of teens say they “feel guilty or ashamed” after watching online porn.10
How many people watch pornography?
Despite the recognition of the negative effects of pornography. The number of people consuming pornography continues to rise.
- 61% of the general population report viewing pornography.
- 78% of men watch pornography.
- 44% of women watch pornography.
How many teens watch porn?
- 73% of teens have consumed pornography.
- Most teens who view pornography have been exposed to aggressive and/or violent forms of pornography.
- 12 is the average age of first exposure.11
How many Christians watch porn?
- 54% of practicing Christians watch pornography.
- 75% of Christian men watch pornography.
- 40% of Christian women consume pornography.
- 22% of Christians view pornography at least once a week, compared to 31% of non-Christians who view pornography at least weekly.12
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