The explosive growth of the Internet since the early 1990’s has made an impact on our culture and indeed our world that will be compared in the future to the automobile, manned flight and nuclear weapons. The Internet is a tremendous source for good with informational and educational material in abundance. Unfortunately the Internet also has a dark side.

Letters and eyewitness accounts testify to us every day on the tragic destruction of relationships because of un-controlled Internet behaviors. Violent and erotic online games have stolen the innocence of our youth. Unmonitored chat room activity leads to abducted children and broken marriages on a daily basis. Illegal online gambling has enslaved a whole new generation of addicted gamblers.

And it isn’t just the deviant of heart that fall prey to these Internet activities. God fearing men and women of every occupation, background and financial status have been afflicted. It used to be said that only those looking for trouble on the Internet would find themselves sinking into an ever-deeper abyss. Unfortunately the truth is far more insidious. Because of the wild and uncontrolled nature of the Internet, even the most innocent Internet user will be exposed within minutes to material that would have garnered jail time just thirty years ago.

No matter what faith background a person has lived, it is impossible to ignore the damage being done to relationships because of the Internet. And for us Christians it should be even more apparent! That is why every family member, not just children need filtered Internet. Purity of mind and soul is important and blind acceptance of destructive material will result in irreversible destruction to our relationships within families, our country and God. Filtered Internet is not the complete answer but it is a big step in protecting yourself and your family. Ask yourself and your spouse, “Why do we not have filtered Internet service?”

If you, or a member of your family, are struggling with an Internet issue, please visit one of our partnering ministries for assistance.

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