Wesley Huff
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And that was counter-cultural. And that was seen as foolish. in that sexual promiscuity was the norm and was expected. I mean, brothels... were everywhere in ancient Rome. And they weren't considered seedy. You could find brothels in, archeologically, in relatively high Roman neighborhoods. And it's because that was what you were owed.
And that was counter-cultural. And that was seen as foolish. in that sexual promiscuity was the norm and was expected. I mean, brothels... were everywhere in ancient Rome. And they weren't considered seedy. You could find brothels in, archeologically, in relatively high Roman neighborhoods. And it's because that was what you were owed.
And so when Jesus says, one man, one woman for all time, that's it. And if you don't like that, well, there isn't another option. You can become a eunuch for the kingdom. You can submit yourself to celibacy. Those are the options. That's counter-cultural in the day, in a world that is prolifically sexual and doesn't see sex as something that is sacred.
And so when Jesus says, one man, one woman for all time, that's it. And if you don't like that, well, there isn't another option. You can become a eunuch for the kingdom. You can submit yourself to celibacy. Those are the options. That's counter-cultural in the day, in a world that is prolifically sexual and doesn't see sex as something that is sacred.
Whereas Christianity says sex is sacred because bodies are sacred. And image bearers are sacred. And there's a respect and an accountability. And so these concepts that we have in modern society about sex, I think they're confused because in one sense, we want to say like, you know, OnlyFans, you can give your body to whoever you want. It doesn't matter.
Whereas Christianity says sex is sacred because bodies are sacred. And image bearers are sacred. And there's a respect and an accountability. And so these concepts that we have in modern society about sex, I think they're confused because in one sense, we want to say like, you know, OnlyFans, you can give your body to whoever you want. It doesn't matter.
It's just, you know, bodies rubbing together. And at the exact same time, we also realize that rape is a terrible violation. Well, which is it? Is sex just something you can give away at any time? Or do you realize that this is something that holds a pretty significant intrinsic value, that when it's violated, it goes beyond the physical?
It's just, you know, bodies rubbing together. And at the exact same time, we also realize that rape is a terrible violation. Well, which is it? Is sex just something you can give away at any time? Or do you realize that this is something that holds a pretty significant intrinsic value, that when it's violated, it goes beyond the physical?
I think that's where our society is confused, and that's where we need to speak into these situations and show that some of these things are actually sacred.
I think that's where our society is confused, and that's where we need to speak into these situations and show that some of these things are actually sacred.
So when we were overseas, I was raised in the British school system when I was really young. That's why Canadians think I have an accent because a lot of people here assume this is a Canadian accent. It's not. It's the leftovers from being like a few years in the British school system overseas. And then I was in the public school in Canada and then, yeah, public all the way along.
So when we were overseas, I was raised in the British school system when I was really young. That's why Canadians think I have an accent because a lot of people here assume this is a Canadian accent. It's not. It's the leftovers from being like a few years in the British school system overseas. And then I was in the public school in Canada and then, yeah, public all the way along.
Oh, of course. Yeah. I mean, I think fortunately... I'm not your typical guy in that that is not my struggle and proclivity. And I think I'm very blessed. I have other vices that I need to submit to the cross of Christ. But that one in particular isn't the one that I struggle with, but it is prolific. in our world today. Yeah.
Oh, of course. Yeah. I mean, I think fortunately... I'm not your typical guy in that that is not my struggle and proclivity. And I think I'm very blessed. I have other vices that I need to submit to the cross of Christ. But that one in particular isn't the one that I struggle with, but it is prolific. in our world today. Yeah.
Yeah, I mean, I think there are multiple layers to that in that the scientific data on porn changing your brain is hugely problematic in that it changes your dopamine receptors and that it's very easy to become addicted.
Yeah, I mean, I think there are multiple layers to that in that the scientific data on porn changing your brain is hugely problematic in that it changes your dopamine receptors and that it's very easy to become addicted.
I think especially in our day and age, I think it was a little bit different when you were growing up, Patrick, and then when I was younger, where before the onslaught of the internet, Porn was something that you kind of had to pursue in a way that was a little bit shameful. You know, the magazines or the video shops.
I think especially in our day and age, I think it was a little bit different when you were growing up, Patrick, and then when I was younger, where before the onslaught of the internet, Porn was something that you kind of had to pursue in a way that was a little bit shameful. You know, the magazines or the video shops.
Well, and I think the difference between that and what we're dealing with now is that there's just so much now. It's so accessible. And... It's designed in a way where it's quick. So it's designed to, you know, I once heard porn described as, it's like the highlight reel on ESPN.
Well, and I think the difference between that and what we're dealing with now is that there's just so much now. It's so accessible. And... It's designed in a way where it's quick. So it's designed to, you know, I once heard porn described as, it's like the highlight reel on ESPN.