600 gather to condemn the spread of pornography

"It disintegrates your life," Anderson said. "We humans have an intense desire to be loved, to be embraced. Pornography plays on that legitimate desire ... and offers you what is called a false intimacy."

Anderson said he overcame his addiction by being honest. It wasn't easy, but admitting his problem to a close friend and asking for help was the first step. Opening up about his problem "broke" the desire he had to view pornography — allowing him to be completely honest to his congregation, friends, and family and to himself.

He said through increased accountability and professional help that he has been able to stay away from pornographic materials.

"This is by no means what God had in mind for relationships," Anderson said. "Porn is an enemy of intimacy, it destroys relationships."

For more information about the Utah Coalition Against Pornography visit: www.utahcoalition.org.

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