Bare Marriage Episode 298: Purity Culture, Date Rape, and Porn: plus Joash Thomas and the Justice of Jesus
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Oct 2, 2025 Joash Thomas, an author and deacon in discernment for priesthood, discusses his book, The Justice of Jesus. He explores how colonialism distorted Western Christianity's understanding of justice, emphasizing that following Jesus requires a holistic approach to justice. The conversation delves into disturbing studies linking purity culture to misconceptions about consent and the harmful effects of male porn use on relationships, especially among religious women. Joash challenges mainstream views on justice, advocating for healing and communal support over punishment.
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Frequent Male Porn Use Harms Partners
- Perceived frequent male porn use correlates with women's distress and lower sexual satisfaction regardless of women's attitude toward porn.
- Frequent use causes feelings of exclusion and lowered desirability even among women who accept porn.
Religiosity Amplifies Porn-Related Distress
- Conservative religiosity and negative attitudes toward porn amplify distress, making the impact worse for religious women.
- Religious scripts and priming can intensify trauma-like reactions even when behavior frequency is comparable.
Differentiate Levels Of Porn Harm
- Distinguish categories of porn-related harm and avoid treating every case the same; assess severity, patterns, and related abuse.
- Evaluate recovery, accountability, and readiness before making decisions about marriage or reconciliation.
