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removed reference to John; while they are both sexual sins, adultery is not necessarily prostitution; this also removed the unverified reference to Mary Magdalene
'''Prostitution''' is the exchange of [[sex]]ual services for [[money]]. The [[Bible]] in general holds prostitution in contempt, but [[Jesus Christ]] showed considerably more understanding, saving Mary Magdalene{{fact}} from stoning by a mob stating, "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her."<ref>{{Bible ref|book=John|chap=8|verses=7|version=NIV}}</ref> Also, [[Rahab]] the [[harlot]] is redeemed for receiving two [[espionage|spies]] from [[Joshua]] and allowing them to escape their pursuers.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=James|chap=2|verses=25|version=NIV}}</ref>
'''Prostitution''' is the exchange of [[sex]]ual services for [[money]]. The [[Bible]] in general holds prostitution in contempt, but [[Rahab]] the [[harlot]] is redeemed for receiving two [[espionage|spies]] from [[Joshua]] and allowing them to escape their pursuers.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=James|chap=2|verses=25|version=NIV}}</ref>
In certain other [[religion]]s such as [[Hinduism]] and the historical worship of [[Aphrodite]] prostitution formed an integral part of the sacred rites.
In certain other [[religion]]s such as [[Hinduism]] and the historical worship of [[Aphrodite]] prostitution formed an integral part of the sacred rites.