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Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
I do think it is a problem. Lust is an opposite of love, just as hate is an opposite of love.
Therefore, lust destroys loving relationships that are foundational to our society.
All may not be affected to the same extent, but speaking in general terms, it is harmful.
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Lust is a physical desire. It can be defined as intense sexual desire for another. It is not opposite of love. In fact, if you've been in a relationship where you both love and lust the other, and they you, its pretty fantastic.
As to the OP, I fail to see how biblical passages align with modern concepts of morality. Biblical passages often approve of conduct which is currently considered immoral. For example, murder.
Again to the OP, if you want to ground your morality in the bible, sure, porn is immoral.
My undergrad included a philosophy minor, so I've read everything from Aristotle, to Thomas Aquinas, to Richard Dawkins, and much in between, including a near complete read of the bible.
Your post suggests that morality and the bible somehow go hand-in-hand. I disagree, coming from a catholic and lutheran upbringing.
Edit: I see you've asked specifically about the "evangelical ethic". I don't know anything about that, nor do I care. It would only matter to other evangelicals. I probably should not have posted as I'm off topic.