The battle against pornography is doable and rewarding, said Jill Manning during a conference sponsored by the Utah Coalition Against Pornography.

"Pornography cannot win," said Manning, a licensed marriage and family therapist who testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee on the harms of pornography and is author of the book "What's the Big Deal About Pornography: A Guide for the Internet Generation."

"As destructive and concerning as it is, we must remember that it is rooted in fraudulent messages, is pathetic in nature and agenda and is not founded upon sustainable principles."

The best defense against pornography is simple: "We must teach boldly and plainly, often and well."

Manning said she has come to believe that helping parents and leaders feel more confident and informed in discussing this issue is a necessary and effective tool in combating pornography on a large scale.

"A discussion about pornography can provide an opportunity to clarify values, beliefs, express opinions and instill truths that are of importance on many fronts," she said.

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