1. "...Do all that you can to avoid pornography. If you ever find yourself in its presence--which can happen to anyone in the world in which we live--follow the example of Joseph in Egypt. When temptation caught him in her grip, he left temptation and 'got him out' (Gen. 39:12)" (Dallin H. Oaks, Pornography, April 2005 General Conference).
2. " Pornography impairs one's ability to enjoy a normal emotional, romantic, and spiritual relationship with a person of the opposite sex. It erodes the moral barriers that stand against inappropriate, abnormal, or illegal behavior. As conscience is desensitized, patrons of pornography are led to act out what they have witnessed, regardless of its effects on their life and the lives of others" (Dallin H. Oaks, Pornography, April 2005 General Conference).
3. "Now... the time has come for any one of us who is so involved [with pornography] to pull himself out of the mire, to stand above this evil thing, to 'look to God and live' (Alma 37:47). We d not have to view salacious magazines. We do not have to read books laden with smut. We do not have to watch television that is beneath wholesome standards. We do not have to rent movies that depict that which is filthy. We do not have to sit at the computer and play with pornographic material found on the internet" (Gordon B. Hinckley, A Tragic Evil Among Us, October 2004 General Conference).
4. "Avoid any semblance of pornography. It will desensitize the spirit and erode the conscience. We are told in the Doctrine and Covenants, 'That which doth not edify is not of God, and is darkness.' Such is pornography" (Thomas S. Monson, True to the Faith, April 2006 General Conference).
5. "Suppose a storm is raging and the winds howl and the snow swirls about you. You find yourself unable to stop it. But you can dress properly and seek shelter, and the storm will have no effect upon you. Likewise, even though the Internet is saturated with sleazy material, you do not have to watch it. You can retreat to the shelter of the gospel and its teaching of cleanliness and virtue and purity of life" (Gordon B. Hinckley, A Tragic Evil Among Us, October 2004 General Conference).
6. "Satan has become a master at using the addictive power of pornography to limit individual capacity to be led by the Spirit. The onslaught of pornography in all of its vicious, corroding, destructive forms has caused great grief, suffering, heartache, and destroyed marriages. It is one of the most damning influences on earth. Whether it be through the printed page, movies, television, obscene lyrics, vulgarities on the telephone, or flickering personal computer screen, pornography is overpoweringly addictive and severely damaging. This potent tool of Lucifer degrades the mind and the heart and the soul of any who use it. All who are caught in its seductive, tantalizing web and remain so will become addicted to its immoral, destructive influence. For many, that addiction cannot be overcome without help. The tragic pattern is so familiar. It begins with curiosity that is fueled by its stimulation and is justified by the false premise that when done privately, it does no harm to anyone else. For those lulled by this lie, the experimentation goes deeper, with more powerful stimulations, until the trap closes a terribly immoral, addictive habit exercises its vicious control.... Participation in pornography in any of its lurid forms is a manifestation of unbridled selfishness" (Richard G. Scott, To Acquire Spiritual Guidance, October 2009).
7. "Pornographic or erotic stories and pictures are worse than filthy or polluted food. The body has defenses to rid itself of unwholesome food. With a few fatal exceptions, bad food will only make you sick but do no permanent harm. In contrast, a person who feasts upon filthy stories or pornographic or erotic pictures and literature records them in this marvelous retrieval system we call a brain. The brain won't vomit back filth. Once recorded it will always remain subject to recall, flashing its perverted images across your mind and drawing you away from the wholesome things in life" (Dallin H. Oaks, Challenges for the Year Ahead (pamphlet, 1974), 4-5; reprinted in "Things They're Saying," New Era, Feb. 1974, 18).
8. "Pornography is especially dangerous and addictive. Curious exploration of pornography can become a controlling habit, leading to coarser material and to sexual transgression. Avoid pornography at all costs. Don't be afraid to walk out of a movie, turn off a television set, or change a radio station if what's being presented does not meet your Heavenly Father's standards. In short, if you have any question about whether a particular movie, book, or other form of entertainment is appropriate, don't see it, don't read it, don't participate" (Thomas S. Monson, Preparation Brings Blessings, April 2010 General Conference).
9. "We also need focus to avoid what is harmful. The abundant information and images accessible on the Internet call for sharp focus and control to avoid accessing the pornography that is an increasing scourge in our society. As the Deseret News noted in a recent editorial, 'Images that used to be hidden in out-of-the-way store counters now are as close as a mouse click' ('Staying ahead of Pornography,' 21-22 Feb. 2001, A12). The Internet has made pornography accessible almost without effort and often without leaving the privacy of one's home or room. The Internet has also facilitated the predatory activities of adults who use its anonymity and accessibility to stalk children for evil purposes. Parents and youth, beware!" (Dallin H. Oaks, Focus and Priorities, April 2001 General Conference).
10. "In our day the dreadful influence of pornography is like unto a plague sweeping across the world infecting one here and one there, relentlessly trying to invade every home, most frequently through the husband and father. The effect of this plague can be, unfortunately often is, spiritually fatal. Lucifer seeks to disrupt 'the great plan of redemption,' 'the great plan of happiness.' Pornography will always repel the Spirit of Christ and will interrupt the communications between our Heavenly Father and His children and disrupt the tender relationship between husband and wife.... We raise an alarm and warn members of the Church to wake up and understand what is going on. Parents, be alert, ever watchful that this wickedness might threaten your family circle" (Boyd K. Packer, Cleansing the Inner Vessel, October 2010 General Conference).
