The porn predicament: ‘Sexual desire is divine,’ says LDS psychologist, but ‘our behaviors are 100% in our control’
Pornography doesn’t teach healthy principles, he says, but labeling it an addiction generally doesn’t help people stop viewing it.
(Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.