Jesus Loves Porn Stars?
Over at almohler.com, Dr. Mohler wrote a blog entry on a news story that appeared on ABC Word News Tonight. The issue: Jesus Loves Porn Stars. A pastor in L.A. goes to porn conventions and sets up a booth and passes out Bibles (The Message paraphrase) with a cover that says "Jesus Loves Porn Stars." I was somewhat surprised to read Mohler's opinion on this topic.
"I have no doubt that Jesus loves porn stars, and the Bible is perfectly clear in its grace-filled message that Christ came to save sinners. Jesus ate with notorious sinners and engaged in conversation with them. Yet, the presence of a Christian ministry within the confines of the Erotica Expo is a step beyond the example of Jesus, I would argue. There is a difference between talking to a prostitute about the Gospel and entering a brothel -- much less buying a booth."
I'm not convinced there is a difference between Jesus eating with a group of sinners and Jesus engaging with a like group of sinners on their turf. During the video, the pastor comments and says something to the effect of "We're the only ones out here doing this. If anyone has any ideas of how else to do this, let me know." I commend the pastor and am not convinced that what he is doing is wrong. Here is a subset of sinners who are mired in a sin that enslaves them and can potentially destroy their lives. Handing out KJV Bibles to them on the street may not have as much effect as showing them that you love them, coming where they are and giving them a Bible that they may be more likely to look through, read, and undestand. Obviously, if there is a Christian brother who struggles with porn, he should not participate in the evangelistic ministry. Comments?
posted by Charlie Wallace at
10:08 AM
8 Comments:
This pastor must be the strongest person I have ever heard about. Now if he would go in with a brown bag over his head...
I agree with both Charlie and Ben. First of all, these people need Jesus just as much as the people in the pews of an evangelical church. No one else will go. They are image-bearers regardless of what they do. So, someone must minister to them. However, it would take a man of awesome integrity and powerful will to stay above reproach in these circumstances.
Women from his church should go
I agree. I don't think I'd be going, but someone should...women - that's a good idea.
Maybe we should find some eunuchs and get them to go. Problem solved!
Seriously, though, I am in agreement with you gentlemen on this one. Check out http://www.jcsgirls.com/ for a similar ministry where a group of former exotic dancers (all women) go to strip clubs, pay for lap dances, and then witness to the girl when she arrives. Very controversial, to say the least!
hahaha, good one, Drew...eunuchs...there's something you don't hear about every day. I remember in school asking my SS teacher "what is a eunuch?"
church...not school.
I am sure it must be hard to go to one of those places and not see some things that one ought not to see.
I think it is better not to go to a place like that.
There must be many other opportunities to reach those folks without attending places where one could so easily be compromised.
Every Blessing in Christ
Matthew
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