In part two, Robert identifies pornography as idolatry. Pornography entices us to magnify things that are essentially unreal and seek connection where there can be no reciprocation. Loving another outside of oneself is the center of marriage and pornography is the inverse of this practice. He lays out a series of steps towards freedom that people can take internally if they find themselves prostrate before pornographic idols. -Editor

In trying to further understand the challenge of pornography we note that when Israel committed adultery with those of other nations, they also invited idolatry into their culture (Ezekiel 8:10; Apocalypse Explained 650:66). Pornographers create unreal images through repetition and exaggeration. In effect, they create physically attractive idols. Their goal is to inspire adoration for their obscene symbols by making them appear attractive, real, and powerful, even god-like. But they are none of these. An obscene or idolized picture may inspire a physical reaction or sensual delights, but it cannot inspire genuine love. Love is reciprocal. An idol cannot reciprocate or respond. In reality it is dead. But evil makes it appear to be alive and lust makes it appear attainable. Prayerful reflection can cut through those appearances. When we find ourselves being strongly attracted to these fanciful gods yet blinded to what they stand for, there is no more powerful remedy than thinking of the Lord Himself and turning to Him for help. The Lord is living, and loving, and He can and will respond to any who turn to Him with love (Apocalypse Revealed 926:2).