Why Jordan Peterson & Dennis Prager's SHOCKING conversation about P*RN is DANGEROUS

In a recent discussion with Jordan Peterson about the Bible, Dennis Prager made some shocking claims about Judaism's view on lust and p*rn. Here is an authentic Jewish and Biblical perspective on why lust and p*rn are probably even more dangerous than you think. ‪@RuslanKD‬ ‪@DailyDisciple‬ ‪@TheCounselofTrent‬ ‪@TheBibleisArt‬ ‪@FaithTalks‬ ‪@whaddoyoumeme‬
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[@thomasdutkiewicz7700]

As a Catholic I thank you Rabbi. Just one more thing. I haven't heard anyone talk about the people in the picture or video who are being used and abused. They are someones daughters and sons and need to be prayed for also.

[@SoulWords]

That's an extremely important point. Thank you for mentioning.

[@williampennjr.4448]

That's all I've been saying.

[@notsure9853]

They made a choice and are paid . I don't feel bad for porn actors. Don't believe look at all the only fans crap going on .. there choice to sell themselves .. right or wrong .. we are all sinners in a fallen world ..

[@tomstulc9143]

Realized the Hews who are unbaptized and are by their very nature Antichrist. The world-leading marketers of porn. Fact is that use in the modern Jews have a long history of embracing sexual sexual sin. Jesus Christ himself said if you look at a with lust in your eye sin against 6th commandment. Where do the Hews get off thinking they're not going to go to hell for mortal sin. Objectively speaking I can tell you Dennis Prager is already punched his ticket for hell. Jeopardy speaking it doesn't care whether he believes it or not. Jesus and God the father and the Holy Ghost have spoken. And when his soul goes directly before Jesus he will find out the only one doing any talking is Jesus not him.

[@Didleeios88]

@@notsure9853 all sinners are unfortunate. Thare but for the grace of God go I. I think you can feel sympathy without condoning the behavior

[@nikokapanen82]

I was hooked to that garbage for years and even though I am not married, so I did not cause problems to my spouse, I did cause damage to myself and when God helped me to get freed from it, I began to feel much better, I feel cleanliness in my soul and it feels good.

[@alfredol8741]

❤

[@Christopherurich33]

So glad I quit watching porn

[@chickenjohnny3308]

As a Christian who has studied Judaism, I was happy to hear your teaching on this. "Lust is pollution" love that quote. Thank you for responding to this.

[@danielcya8334]

Have you studied the Talmud?

[@christophernichols9707]

Talmud is evil Jewish supremacy

[@robertpatterson9943]

@@danielcya8334 exactly 😂 crickets they think we are no better than animals and should be slaves

[@Hope...M]

I want you to type in talmud and sexual relations with children. I want you to type in talmud version or understanding of Jesus and the Virgin birth. I want you to type in talmud and loaning money with interest towards gentiles but not towards fellow Jews. I don't think most people think this way these days but the point is talmud is talk much more in Hebrew school compared to Torah. Don't turn a blind eye because the talmud says Jesus is a bastard and mother Mary was impregnated by a Roman centurion. The talmud teaches Jesus was practicing sorcery and witchcraft and it did not come from the Creator. So people can cherry-pick pieces of the talmud and some people can say I'm cherry-picking but I'm also asking anyone to go double check and see if I'm lying when I say it's in the talmud. I don't even use a capital t. I don't dislike Jewish people because that's me and I'm no self-hating. At the same time, I'm not going to deny ridings within talmud and teachings till this day with in Hebrew school. I've asked rabbi to answer if talmud ever teaches that it's fine for a Jew to have sexual relations with a child. I get no answer. The talmud teaches this.

[@ironstone_]

​@@robertpatterson9943that isn't true at all... you believe in lies and fairytales. I bet you believe in jesus. And not even aware that you are deep in idolatry. You have no clue. God is against human sacrifice. And the prophets of the Old testament said that it is an abomination to God to have the innocent and the righteous die for the sins of the wicked. And also God promised that the true Messiah would bring eternal peace to the world. But jesus spoke against the promises of God. Because jesus said do not think that I have come to bring peace. So he definitely cannot be the true Messiah. I bet you are just gonna shrug this off..and not even look it up and investigate for yourself. Because Christianity has dummed you down

[@TORAH26Dobrovych]

As a Jew I am extremly thankful for this Video. Porn is obviously sinful and forbidden and Dennis Prager really did misrepresent our Religion.

[@tommckellen4289]

Basically Prager gave an answer far too nuanced and based on intelligence than the Yahwist cult, with the mass murdering volcano god, can handle.

[@Gt3ch]

He didn't misrepresent the religion. He said: “I know this is not a religious answer. I’m not even giving a religious answer. I’m giving what I think is a moral and realistic answer.”

[@honestabe_9207]

More like East Africa with Beta Israel or those of Falasha (Ethiopian Jews), in Northern Ethiopia

[@konyvnyelv.]

​@@waryofextremesyep it's a problem with Jews. Not with Indians vs Hindus

[@FM-dm8xj]

He was correct on the law part tho, because thats christianity.

[@fernandaandre7]

" You can't avoid birds flying above your head but you can avoid them to make a nest on top of your head"

[@Armuandist]

❗❗❗ *That's why Jesus rejected the way how the pharisees and saducess lived in hypocrisy. They are clean outside but rotten inside. Clean in the eyes of men but in the eyes of God their heart are very lustful. PORNOGRAPHY AND MASTURBATION is a sin. SEX is a gift and need to be celebrated within the MARRIAGE of MAN and WOMAN.*

[@david86dixon]

Thank you rabbi, I’m an Orthodox Jew, and was saddened that what Dennis prager said will misinform many about what Judaism really believes

[@Keripundrik]

You mean the entirety of 5 people who care about those subtleties :) What a loss.

[@tommckellen4289]

Basically Prager gave an answer far too nuanced and based on intelligence than the Yahwist cult, with the mass murdering volcano god, can handle.

[@Gt3ch]

I think you misinterpreted what he said. He said “I know this is not a religious answer. I’m not even giving a religious answer. I’m giving what I think is a moral and realistic answer.” That means he is giving his personal view, within that moral framework, and is NOT representing the official or a strict stance/interpretation of the Jewish religion.

[@nomorecensoringme]

​​@@Gt3ch that's what he said then went on to say what Judaism stands for, which is wrong.

[@Gt3ch]

@@nomorecensoringme No that is incorrect. listen to it again. You got the order of things backwards and misinterpreted him.

[@pixurguy4915]

I am a Catholic and I have listened to Dennis's radio show frequently in the past. I was very disappointed in his answer. Thank you for clarifying the Jewish position on pornography. It is very similar to what we believe as Catholics. May God bless you.

[@SoulWords]

I’m really happy that you found this video and had a chance to hear this explanation. Thank you for watching and also for commenting.

[@younameit1407]

He didnt clarify he simply gave his perspective, the truth is Dennis was right about what he said jews believe, it's a behavioral religion, there's many nany biblical scriptures that teach the opposite of this, so my question to you is as a Christian why are you taking moral guidance and following a jew the belief system is totally different, dennis said it is not evil to watch Chil Porn

[@nomorecensoringme]

​​@@younameit1407Rabbi Taub did 'clarify'. Dennis is a Jew not a Jewish "authority". He went to school to study Judaism, as do many Jews. A Jewish "authority" would be a rabbi, someone who studies the intricacies of our laws and adjudicates them, as he's been authorized and accountable for doing. Prager does not have that "ability". You can't twist Judaism to include 'child porn' as "acceptable".

[@younameit1407]

@whoknew770 I don't know why your replying to me in this way, I don't care. I was speaking to a Christian woman about following and taking moral and religious guidance from Prager.

[@christineperez7562]

​@@younameit1407He has no business preaching in Yeshua's name and spreading lies. It is a sin to even think of it. P leads to looking at Pedo stuff as well. Yeshua is very clear and doesn't matter how men twist his words to make themselves holy. He should be worried about preaching falsely in the name of Yeshua it's unforgivable.

[@depthlife2918]

I’m Muslim raised, and I found this man to be brilliant. Subscribed. Thank you

[@hprfire]

Amen Rabbi. As a Christian who studied with Jews for my PhD. I knew Prager was not well representing Rabbinic discourse on this matter. Also in terms of harm, the p--n industry contributes greatly to human trafficking and exploitation of real men, women, children, etc. Thank you for stepping into the discussion, and encouraging people to resist the temptation to indulge in this activity which society at large has given a free pass to.

[@rynes.rai7er993]

Interesting, the word "p--n" for you is so disettling to you can't even spell it out by your nature under benign discourse. That happens to me also sometimes, but when I'm "speaking" in anger or conviction I don't hesitate.

[@hprfire]

@@rynes.rai7er993 I actually have no shame to say this word I was just avoiding being censored for using the word. Jesus forgives all my failures with this and has set me free completely from this

[@tommckellen4289]

Basically Prager gave an answer far too nuanced and based on intelligence than the Yahwist cult, with the mass murdering volcano god, can handle.

[@Gt3ch]

Prager said: “I know this is not a religious answer. I’m not even giving a religious answer. I’m giving what I think is a moral and realistic answer.” So obviously he is not "representing Rabbinic discourse on this matter." Nor is he " "speaking out on behalf of Judaism" as the Rabbi said.

[@rinan4058]

@@Gt3ch actually he said judaism says looking lustfully is not a sin. thats totally wrong. Shmirat Eynayim guarding your eyes is a commandment

[@VVeremoose]

In Christianity, we also honor people who have a desire but master it through the grace of God. The Christian teaching is that entertaining those impulses are as bad as acting on them. Good video, Rabbi. I have so much respect for our Jewish cousins. I was also dismayed by Mr. Prager's comments because I was confident they misrepresented your position.

[@SoulWords]

I’m glad you found this video

[@nomorecensoringme]

We aren't 'cousins'. Why can't people just be who they are without trying to "link" us all together?

[@arionnabarajas1469]

@@nomorecensoringmenot cousins, brothers! The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Yeshua is a Jew. 💕

[@jumolbureanu2415]

@@SoulWords Rabbi, Jews got blamed for promoting porn during the Weimar Republic. I can t think of any major porn studio that is not owned by jews. What s your take on that?

[@johnlewton3817]

I am not Jewish, but I appreciate the depth you went to explain it. I agree with your point about dwelling on sinful desires in your heart for sin, leads to sin.

[@Armuandist]

*Job 31:1 1 I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman.* ❗❗❗

[@Armuandist]

*That's why Jesus rejected the way how the pharisees lived in hypocrisy. They are clean outside but rotten inside. Clean in the eyes of men but in the eyes of God their heart are very lustful. PORNOGRAPHY AND MASTURBATION is a sin. SEX is a gift and need to be celebrated within the MARRIAGE of MAN and WOMAN.* ❗❗❗

[@jamesmeyer4596]

As a Catholic Christian, this being a Jewish routed based religion I did not believe his explanation was at all right. Thank you very much for a very good explanation.

[@nomorecensoringme]

'Jewish routed based'? You don't have to align yourself with us. There is no 'Judeo-xian' anything. It's a myth. You have your belief system. We have ours. The "twain" will meet after the coming of Moshiach when only G-d will be everyone's focus. Not 'religion', heaven forbid.

[@foteini-fg9xv]

As Orthodox Christian I firmly agree with you, rabi!The sin starts from the thoughts and thoughts start from wrong usage of senses. This is the foundation of Niptic/Hesychastic Theology. Thanks for your analysis and your clarification.😊

[@kaledon6]

his proposal that humans should aspire for sanctity of "thoughts" may lead his disciples to put thoughts over "actions"or behaviours.....Dennis Prager is right for being focused on actions because society´s most horrible problems are behavioural, and these should be fixed FIRST

[@fionafloof8299]

I’m Christian, but I really enjoy learning about Judaism. Thank you for explaining things so well

[@georgelookas4694]

Thank you Rabbi. I saw that snippet of interview and was horrified at what was said. I converted to Judaism from xtianity and I’m Orthodox. Personally what helped in my 30 yr marriage was when HaShem says “Remember the wife of your youth” and Hillel said “What’s evil to you, don’t do to someone else”. Thank you for trying to clarify the misspeak of people and inform people of what Judaism is actually about.

[@bobgarrett7134]

Prager is one of the most lifeless, humorless, and pompous moralists I've ever met. He's off his rocker. This talk by Taub on thoughts, speech, willfulness, temptations, lust, and the inner struggle to throttle one's imagination is the best I've heard. I've always felt that giving free reign to one's thoughts is the root cause of sin. Thank you for explaining this idea better than anyone could.

[@uofa82]

But it’s getting him a lot of attention.

[@bobgarrett7134]

@@uofa82 True enough. We see Trump getting a lot of attention as well. You say outrageously stupid shit that many want to hear? You do get attention because many want their biases justified. That was the secret of the KKK and the Nazi Party.

[@eileenmacdougall8945]

Always, always, always, God hates sin because it always hurts us. Thank you so much for your understandable explanation Sir.

[@WashingtonDC99]

I am a Honduran Catholic and pornography is crooked evil wicked. Sad to witness how some people celebrate and defend sin. Thank you Rabi.

[@kaledon6]

but under his logic, the simple act of taking time to "think" about a bad desire MAY ALSO ENCOURAGE THAT DESIRE, so a person who watches porn may take LESS TIME thinking about the bad desire because porn can induce a quicker release of the sexual tension, while a person WHO DOESNT WATCH PORN may teke more and more time thinking about the bad desire

[@shawnotoole1421]

You made clear your stance on a difficult topic. You showed moral courage.

[@avalerie4467]

Hello, Rabbi Baruch HaShem ! I clicked on this recommended video out of curiosity. Glad i did. I'm just a bat Noach with a miniscule amount of Torah and Mitzvot, but a ton of gratitude and appreciation for the many orthodox Rabbanim in our time taking the time to make videos that i can learn from. Toda Raba Shalom

[@michaelmacentee9781]

Well done sir, as a Christian it is good to hear this point of view clearly stated, thank you.

[@jesse_campbell]

Dennis mentioned being "practical." This is often a justification for doing the wrong thing. Rationalizing unravels morality in the heart, and that damage spills over into action unless we check it.

[@stephenroman9015]

I am glad to hear this conversation taking place as I am an individual who had a porn addiction problem so the speak and I never really thought of it as a problem until I started attending my church and we got on the subject and the subject ends up being about me and I am working hard to put a stop to it

[@aleclitvak7104]

Thank you so much Rabbi Shmiras Einayim is so important and it is an issue that many rabbis do not discuss. I hope you do more videos on this topic as many people my age especially struggle with this nisyaon and need help. I have seen your collaborations with guard your eyes but I wish that you can commit to do more in this field

[@pjones6749]

So happy you made this video! I commented on Dr. Peterson's channel that Prager's explanations were wrong. I suggested he talk to you or Rabbi YY to get accurate information. Yasher koach!

[@jeneriss]

Thank you for clearing this up.

[@haroon2972]

As a Muslim, I can relate to this well. I agree with you that you can never ignore the internal thoughts of a person. Our prophet said "actions are judged by intentions". Intentions are the building blocks of all behaviour and actions. Its amazing how we, the people of Abrhamic faiths, tend to come together on modern vices.

[@user-bl2lu2nx2u]

❤👍

[@ahmedopone4080]

3:15 is very islamic too!

[@fawzialnazer2465]

Thank you very much for a very clear and informative analysis

[@alexbustamante2827]

Excellent presentation of a nuanced topic. Disappointing that Dennis Prager with all his learning didn’t come to this basic truth. You can’t separate your thoughts from behavior.

[@georgeelvira551]

Good answer. Also: Leviticus 19:17 [17]Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart... However this portion of the verse interpreted, it is either pretending to like someone OR actually hating someone. Either way, it not action based but heart based.

[@uofa82]

Thank you for the clarification. SHALOM!

[@randybicker907]

Rabbi Has just blessed me and countless others with the truth and such an eloquent way of presenting it. Thank you for taking the time and effort to put this debate into correction.

[@rickyratcomics]

Thanks Rabbi, Im glad to see you stand for truth and G-d, shabbat shalom.

[@atifbangash]

Thank You Rabbi, I was looking for this answer. Thank you for sharing it.

[@ta15479]

Good work. Dealing with the real issues 👍

[@ronglennproductions5416]

I could watch this 10 times! Great take!

[@philipkaplan7106]

brilliant presentation.eloquently said.logical and thorough review.accurate and convincing.

[@ArmeniaSarkissian]

Thank you for the clarification, Rabbi. I was very confused about Dennis Prager’s discussion with Matt Fradd from “Pints with Aquinas”, where he articulates the same beliefs that he outlined in the Exodus discussion with Peterson, as I had always thought the Christian and Jewish perspective on the moral effects of lust were very similar. This was a thoughtful, thorough and logical explanation.. I love your page and will be following more of your content!

[@evasofiabothwellroessler4819]

I am a Protestant Christian. Many thanks for an excellent explanation of the issue. Very well elaborated. (I am borrowing here my wife's page). Bruce

[@bell10877]

Very brave teaching and very clear and very helpful for many. SPOT ON🙏🙏🙏

[@SoulWords]

Glad you think so!

[@tinagreway9765]

Good job! Thank you for speaking on this issue from a Torah perspective 😊

[@TimC1517]

Thank you rabbi! As a Confessional Lutheran, I was really surprised and a little dismayed to hear this perspective from Dennis Prager, who is someone I really like. It is good to hear a Jewish perspective on his comments

[@mftokayer]

So we'll presented! Thank you.

[@jacksyoutubechannel4045]

This is something that should be better understood by Christians, as well. Too many of us fail to appreciate the difference between having a desire, entertaining that desire, and acting on that desire. God's commands are an attempt to protect us from ourselves, because He knows that entertaining a desire, dwelling on it in thought, always comes before acting on it. Better that more people should be stopped before ever entertaining it. Bless you, Rabbi.

[@GabrielMartinez-sd8pc]

Christian here, thank you for this correct perspective on lust and the 10 commandments orienting us to live holy lives through guarding of our hearts and eyes.

[@dougblalock5175]

I am old and continuing to learn. I see this as another door to avoid as mentioned, I seem to recall in Job. Godspeed sir.

[@dougblalock5175]

I apologize, I meant Proverbs, I’ve been listening to daily reading from Job and it must had it on my mind.

[@garymanz3403]

Thank you so much for this clarification Rabbi. It was very helpful!

[@parkedchevy5886]

This is a really compelling argument! I'm glad that there was an opposition to the opinions of some of the thinkers on the Exodus. I'm not upset that they shared their views. I am elated that we have the ability to freely oppose. It is through this civilized exchange that I am able to gain more perspective and weigh the truths and lies. Thank you 🙏

[@pauleiwalsh]

Thank you Rabbi for this answer and I appreciate you translating the Hebrew.

[@Lady_Biblical-Iran]

That was interesting. I shared your video in our Christian Channel

[@mrtech2259]

You're absolutely right, there's a lot of flase information out there about this topic.

[@leahzd2287]

Thank you for addressing this from a Torah perspective! I would love to see chabad teachers reach out somehow to Dr Peterson and introduce him to the Rebbe and Sheva Mitzvos and chassidus in a way the Rebbe would have wanted for all people to learn. He is starting a movement to discover a way forward that unites us all and has a huge influence. I believe it is a huge opportunity to introduce sheva mitzvos and the teachings and vision of the Rebbe and Geula and Moshiach.

[@SoulWords]

The Rebbe was very big on influencing the influencers. I spoke about it in a recent 30 Letters in 30 Days class. kzbin.infoLHBCYibg-8M

[@chaninamenachem]

Jordan Peterson is doch di mashpia funn heintige bachurim

[@bachamadu2076]

​@@SoulWords Could you pls explain what you mean when you say this, "A person who has an immoral desire and takes control over that (immoral desire) and refuse to express it behaviorally is actually in someways holier than a person who didn't have that desire to begin with." How is this tenable position??

[@nomorecensoringme]

​@@bachamadu2076 there are quite a few videos and books on the subject. It's not considered 'holier' not to "want" to. It's 'holier', to "want" to and "not" to. For people to have the attitude of "I never" is denying their human frailty. G-d created us with "impulses". He also gave us guidelines of how not to give in to them, the Torah, discussed at length in books from rabbis and sages.

[@tomprovoenzano]

Well said. Thank you for the clarification. I think there is a basic agreement that having the desire and overcoming it is a path to holiness. Aquinas would say the point the desire or thought becomes sinful is when we "take pleasure" in it. Obviously we are build as sexual beings, but also called to have self mastery. Enjoy the channel, keep up the good work. And a blessed Passover to you and yours.

[@paulpine6511]

Thank you for your explanation it was sensible and most importantly laden with wisdom.

[@willlowry1573]

Enlightening dialogue- thank you Rabbi

[@shol_145o3]

Very well said!!! Ty!

[@evarodriguez4319]

The harm done to oneself is true for all people. This is a very good video for all.

[@davidbenjamin4798]

Coherent, and well argued response to Prager’s allegations.

[@getlost3346]

Thank you Rabbi. Your words are wise. I really like your comments. I will look into the map of Tanya, that looks interesting .

[@user-qn6pf6hw3x]

Thank you Rabbi for this succinct and clear message.

[@borneandayak6725]

I'm Catholic, and I think what Dennis says about lusting is merely his own opinion. Its creepy to realize when your friend look at your daughter, lusting, every time he meet with your daughter, and its not a sin according to Dennis's version of Judaism. I can't believe its Judaism at all.

[@davidbenjamin4798]

Prager’s rankings are not Judaism.

[@HansenFT]

That's a good point.

[@markalbert8135]

Thank you for correcting this terrible error.

[@nomorecensoringme]

Thank you Rabbi Taub for your thorough exploration of this misunderstanding.

[@yoavgoren937]

Beautifully put. I was pretty embarrassed when I heard Prager represent the Torah that way. I think Jordan Peterson should add an old-fashioned Rabbi to his round table❤

[@jonathanfischer5292]

Somebody please get this video to Dennis Prager. This is so well laid out, it might just change his mind! Thank you sir!

[@Gt3ch]

Prager said: “I know this is not a religious answer. I’m not even giving a religious answer. I’m giving what I think is a moral and realistic answer.” He is obviously aware of the religious position presented here and is using the moral framework the rabbi began by agreeing with, and was trying to weigh potential harms, in a charitable way without encouraging porn per se. I think many here should listen to what he said more carefully instead. Of course, we are also free to not take his advice.

[@THXx1138]

@@Gt3ch Prager is wrong.

[@Gt3ch]

@@THXx1138 So is everyone here who believes he is "speaking out on behalf of Judaism" as the Rabbi said.

[@nomorecensoringme]

​@@Gt3chno. He identifies himself as a Jew, so we all get "tainted" by his words, ideas, misconceptions.

[@Gt3ch]

@@nomorecensoringme Jews do not share 100% consensus on every issue and those numerous differences are not “tainting.”

[@nomorecensoringme]

Thank you Rabbi Taub for sharing this "real" talk.

[@joyh.729]

GREAT response & breakdown!!

[@Lrock79]

Wow, as a Christian this is powerful!

[@jonathanezekiel6676]

This guy speaks pure truths! and I feel like I'm not in the dark now on this issue, though we may not agree on other things, but well done, well thought and well said sir.

[@robincrowflies]

Wonderful analysis. Thank you.

[@jamesgriffith4]

Thank you Rabbi for an excellent thoughtful presentation.

[@bigbadbear770]

Well said - thanks for setting the record straight.

[@MACNAOIS]

Thanks for the excellent information. I think fantasies about doing something wrong can definitely lead to harm to the self and others. I’ve seen it happen. The inside of a person, like any container, can only hold so much before it spills over to the outside, and many things are too corrosive to keep contained.

[@nomorecensoringme]

Truth

[@posthawk1393]

7:46 Great point! I agree that stewing over immoral actions is in a very narrow context, worse than the same actions done once. I will try to think deeply about this fact and assimilate that idea into my religious views.

[@stephenreichel8678]

Thanks for this!

[@Coreano-Un]

May God bless you sir

[@surrenderdaily333]

As a Christian, I am very happy to see and hear your video on this as the answer Dennis Prager gave shocked me. I love watching Dennis Prager on his show with his dog Otto. I hope you or one of your brethren will reach out to Dennis to clear this up for him. I know for a fact that viewing pornography is not only addicting, but the more your brain gives you the dopamine high with the porn, the more you crave and you will start down a path of degenerate watching and the things you watch or desire to see will get worse and worse. I won't go into details, I'm petty sure everyone knows about that. I just want to say you have given me relief with your rebuke of his attitude toward this sin. I hope you reach out to him because if this is what he's telling husbands and wives, this is ruining marriages and hurting people. I can't imagine why he would say this type of thing unless he himself has an addiction that he can't overcome. Also I am very glad you explained the difference between having a thought pop up in your head, or indulging in that thought. It took awhile for me to become aware of this but now when a thought pops up that is unwanted I rebuke it in the name of God and forsake it immediately and it goes away. Sometimes you need to focus on something different to make it go away, depending on if you are at rest or busy doing something. It takes awhile too, sometimes to become aware of when the thought pops up. The Spirit of God helps you with this process. It is always best to read your scripture every day.

[@johnnester6408]

Very well said! Thank you.

[@barbarabrooks4747]

If Prager studied the Prophets and Proverbs, he would see how important attitudes are. "Can a man carry fire in his bosom and not be burned" in Proverbs. And look at Job, "I have made a covenant with my eyes not to look upon a maid.". The problem is that his father took a weak stance against temptation. If Dennis questioned his father's moral judgment, he would probably face a lot of inner turmoil.

[@danbeeson9564]

I think you gave great advice. As a Christian I would say to be tempted to look is not a sin, but looking with lust is.

[@_munkykok_]

How about looking with indifference, whilst furiously masturbating, like Dennis Prager does?? ... I'm only half joking, point is, it's hard to tell how exactly anyone's looking, feeling, and so on... => That is, from an outsider's perspective, all we can say is that Dennis looks and masturbates.

[@dieterkind]

Your explanation is so clear and helpful, and encouraging for me! Thank you from a catholic Christian overseas!

[@Kaihku]

Thank You from a catholic italian!

[@dennishochstetler1653]

You perfectly summed up the arguments I had going on in my head as Dennis Prager was making his argument. Looking and thinking are actions.

[@Constantine-the-Great2000]

I'm so glad that I found you Rabbi! I thank you for your wisdom, knowledge and sincerity. And even if I'm not religious God bless and may give you many good years ahead you!

[@nomorecensoringme]

Jews aren't 'religious' either. Having a relationship with G-d is just that. Yes, He gave us a lot of information about Himself that we study and study, to get even closer to Him. Where's the 'religiosity' in that?

[@nomorecensoringme]

Not 'religious' either. I'm a Jew. You know there's G-d. That's a lot. Enjoy that relationship.

[@summerswan3872]

Dennis Prager doesn’t understand that Pornography can change the intimate dynamics between partners. It can actually become an addiction and the user eventually can become unable to engage sexually with his partner. Sad that he doesn’t understand this very common occurrence.

[@reuvensrrez9248]

On the money! Thank you Rabbi Taub.

[@curtistowler8643]

Thank you! 😊

[@Elazar40]

From a physiological perspective, pornography is an addictive neuro-toxin. See, Soft Porn Plays Hardball by Dr. Judith Reisman.

[@user-ds6yo8zl3i]

As always, thank you Rabbi Taub for sharing your knowledge of Jewish thought on this subject. You never skate around the subject or question.. You provide clarity whenever you share !

[@fernandaandre7]

Thank you.

[@mashamatskin3318]

Thank you!

[@lcronovt]

"Lust is pollution", I'm going to take that quote at heart... Thank you.

[@androidaddict5070]

Porn is, at least, coveting a forbidden relationship, though the vividness of experience makes it nearly indistinguishable from actual hookups. I like what you said elsewhere "the ONLY healthy male expression of sexuality is in response to a female's desire" and obviously only when that female desire is in the context of a permissible relationship, otherwise we do need to suppress our desires and not allow them to foster even if you are married and the desire is for her.

[@SoulWords]

Yes! I did say that and I’m glad you applied it here! Here is where I say that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGmkqamIqtibe9k

[@SoulWords]

@Troy Hailey I'm impressed that you quoted something I said on another video! That's amazing!

[@SoulWords]

@Troy Hailey You made my day! Now I know there are TWO people actually out there listening! Please tell me you're not a bot!

[@yosefzee7605]

@@SoulWords then again could be the commenter here stumbled on these insights on their own. Imagine that!

[@eloiinvestigates]

Subbed. Fantastic speech.

[@MG-py9gb]

THANK YOU!

[@sv2935]

Jesus said it you hate your brother without cause you've committed murder in your heart. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. What ever is in your heart is what drives a person. Dennis is way off on this point. And I do agree with your opinion on the importance of the inner man.

[@bloopboop9320]

Good upload. When I heard Dennis' claims I immediately thought, "Yeah, bullcrap. That's not even slightly a statement held from a Jewish tradition." His stance was so weird how he explained it because it didn't make sense even within the confines of the 10 Commandments, the writings of the prophets, nor the 613 Mitzvot. There's just nowhere where his stance holds water in Judaism.

[@pacomaciasarrate6809]

Even as a Christian it was obnoxious to hear. Even without rabbinical Judaism or knowledge of the differences within Jewish groups, we still have the Old Testament (albeit somewhat different).

[@bobbynelson5849]

@@pacomaciasarrate6809 how is the Old Testament different in the Bible compared to the Jewish Bible?

[@Gt3ch]

Prager said: “I know this is not a religious answer. I’m not even giving a religious answer. I’m giving what I think is a moral and realistic answer.” So obviously he is not "representing Rabbinic discourse on this matter." Nor is he " "speaking out on behalf of Judaism" as the Rabbi said.

[@nomorecensoringme]

​​@@bobbynelson5849there are quite a lot of mistranslations of words. Even the names of the Five Books of the Torah are not accurate. It's all very different. Not going line by line to "prove" it. The Torah is not a 'bible'. Sometimes rabbis use the word though for a "mixed" audience. "Torah" means to guide, to teach, meaning G-d to us. 'Bible' means "book". Could be "any" book. The original Torah was recorded on scrolls as we still use them, not in book form. For ease of use for the home, and carrying it around, it's a book.

[@nomorecensoringme]

​@@pacomaciasarrate6809yes, we enjoy the Torah, directly from G-d. No need to update it, Him, to anything. "new".

[@oneblueorange]

A great teaching for me.....Thank You Rabbi.....I'm also a Catholic.

[@leventerethelyi8461]

I hope Dr Peterson sees this.