Mommy Porn

So, I wasn't going to weigh in on this whole issue, but I just can't hold back anymore. I just keep hearing the phrase "Mommy Porn" thrown around and it's starting to drive me a little crazy. To clarify, I haven't seen Magic Mike or read Fifty Shades of Grey and don't plan on doing either. Throughout my own spirit and journey this year, the idea of only filling my heart and mind with things that are pure and lovely has been a guiding force. As a Christian woman, Magic Mike and Fifty Shades of Grey don't fit into the category of pure and lovely. That's it for me. There is not much debate. But for some reason, both this movie and book series have seemed to stir up quite a controversy. I have heard many refer to them as mommy porn. While I don't believe either of these are entertainment Christian women need to be a part of, calling them mommy porn gives them a power they just don't have. Pornography is a disease that infects the heart of the righteous, destroys relationships, and oppresses both those in the industry and those who access it. One of the primary sources of porn's power is the control it has over those that use it. It creates an atmosphere of shame and regret which then leads to secrecy and deceit. While Magic Mike and the Shades series are destructive in their own ways, they do not lead to the same end as pornography. The women that are reading and watching are certainly not being secretive. Women are really more interested in having fun whooping and hollering with their friends than actually seeing Channing Tatum's booty. Okay, well most woman. Again, I do not want to be misunderstood and lead anyone to believe these are appropriate for those of us who are living a holy, set apart life. But to put it in the same category as pornography is a gross injustice. If we want to see mommy porn in action, go to my kitchen. Snacks hidden away, eaten in secret. Fast food wrappers thrown in the trash outside so no one will know what I ate. Guilt when I look at the scale knowing with each bite I'm giving my kids a little less time with their mama. That's mommy porn in all its glory.