As some of you know, Jon and I have recently been involved with the foundation of a new charity to open people’s eyes to the level of Pornography in our society. The Naked Truth was set up by our best friend, Ian Henderson.

For those of you who don’t know the stats, here is how Ian puts it on the new website:

“53% of Christian men consume pornography.
1 in 4 pastors will look at porn today.
47% of families are worried that porn is a problem in their home.
Every second, 28,000 people view porn online.
There are 116,000 searches for child porn everyday.

Ian goes on, “Of course behind all those stats are people. People like me and you.
Four years ago, I discovered that my dad was one of those people. In 2007 he was arrested and charged with having indecent images of children on his computer. When he was arrested my dad simply said, ‘My life is over, isn’t it?’
A year later, he stood in court, having lost his job as CEO of a Christian charity, the darkest parts of him having been exposed to his family, friends, church and community. With local newspapers recording every word, he was found guilty and sentenced. A month later he died of cancer.
Proverbs 9 talks about how Folly entices the city with a invitation to eat and drink in her house: ‘Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!’ she purrs. ‘But little do they know’, verse 18 continues, ‘that the dead are there, that her guests are deep in the realm of the dead.’
When I read these verses recently, I knew that they described my dad and the destructive power and pull of porn in the lives of millions of people. Just like Folly, the porn industry entices and deceives us, promising secret pleasures but covering up the consequences.
As a result, futures and families, marriages and ministries are at risk or ruined every day.
But Proverbs 9 also speaks of a women called Wisdom. Like Folly, she too calls out to the city with a better invitation: ‘Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed. Leave your simple ways and you will live.’
It is a message that if my dad had heard in time, could have rescued his life before it was ruined.
So with a bunch of mates I am launching the naked truth, a project that seeks to change how every person views porn. It is a massive dream. It longs for a change in how people think about porn as well as a change in their behaviour.
In short, it’s about two things: open eyes and free lives. It’s a dream not just for the church, but for everyone from pastor to atheist.
The project will be launched starting Spring 2012 with various websites, campaigns, resources and support groups.
But it starts here, and now. Because we think real change only comes about through prayer.
If what you’ve just read makes sense to you and you want to know more, then sign up.
I believe that life, freedom and hope should be our shout too.”

I can’t tell you how proud I am of Ian and how he has chosen to speak out about this issue!!

If you would like to find out more, or be involved in our prayer campaign, please go to the website www.nakedtruthprayer.com and sign up.
Thank you,
The Naked Truth Team