Most pastors (57%) and youth pastors (64%) admit they |
have struggled with porn, either currently or in the past. |
87% of pastors who use porn feel a great sense of shame about it.
55% of pastors who use porn say they live in constant fear of being discovered.
There is a big difference of opinion between faith leaders and congregants when it comes to the consequences for pastors who struggle with porn.
Only 8% of pastors think that a pastor should resign his/her position if he/she is struggling with porn
In contrast, 41% of adult Christians think that pastors should be fired or asked to resign if they are found to be using porn.
The vast majority of the faith community, including leaders and laity, believe pornography is a bigger problem in the Church than it was two decades ago. But many do not know what to do about it.
93% of pastors and 94% of youth pastors say it is a much bigger or somewhat bigger problem than it was in the past.
The majority of pastors say they are approached frequently by teens and adults of both genders regarding issues with pornography addiction. But despite the awareness of the problem, most churches still do not have programs specifically designed to assist those struggling with porn use.
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