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'''Prostitution''' is the exchange of sexual favors for [[money]]. The Bible in general holds prostitution in contempt. Only [[Rahab]] the harlot is redeemed for receiving two spies from Joshua and allowing them to escape their pursuers. | '''Prostitution''' is the exchange of sexual favors for [[money]]. The Bible in general holds prostitution in contempt. Only [[Rahab]] the harlot is redeemed for receiving two spies from Joshua and allowing them to escape their pursuers. | ||
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| + | In certain other religions such as [[Hinduism]] and the historical worship of [[Aphrodite]] prostitution formed an integral part of the sacred rites. | ||
In the United States, prostitution is legal in the state of [[Nevada]] but heavily regulated, and outlawed elsewhere. [[Libertarian]]s consider prostitution to be a [[victimless crime]] on the order of using recreational drugs. | In the United States, prostitution is legal in the state of [[Nevada]] but heavily regulated, and outlawed elsewhere. [[Libertarian]]s consider prostitution to be a [[victimless crime]] on the order of using recreational drugs. | ||
Revision as of 22:52, April 11, 2007
Prostitution is the exchange of sexual favors for money. The Bible in general holds prostitution in contempt. Only Rahab the harlot is redeemed for receiving two spies from Joshua and allowing them to escape their pursuers.
In certain other religions such as Hinduism and the historical worship of Aphrodite prostitution formed an integral part of the sacred rites.
In the United States, prostitution is legal in the state of Nevada but heavily regulated, and outlawed elsewhere. Libertarians consider prostitution to be a victimless crime on the order of using recreational drugs.
Prostitution in the Old Testament
In the Law of Moses, prostitution is explicity forbidden only to the daughters of priests in the Aaronic order (Leviticus 21:9) and it is forbidden for priests to marry a prostitute (cf. verse 14).