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'''Prostitution''' is the exchange of [[sex]]ual favors for [[money]]. The [[Bible]] in general holds prostitution in contempt, but [[Jesus Christ]] showed considerably more understanding, saving Mary Magdalene 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". Also, [[Rahab]] the [[harlot]] is redeemed for receiving two [[espionage|spies]] from [[Joshua]] and allowing them to escape their pursuers.
'''Prostitution''' is the purchase of [[sex]]ual services for [[money]]. Houses of prostitution are called '''brothels'''; the chief female hostess is called a "'''madam'''". Agents, managers, dealers and promoters of prostitution and prostitutes are "'''pimps'''". 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.
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 [[drug]]s.
In the [[United States]], prostitution is legal in the state of [[Nevada]] but heavily regulated, and outlawed elsewhere. Most [[libertarian]]s consider prostitution to be a [[victimless crime]], and thus do not think it should be regulated. However, Ronald Reagan said:
* Prostitution has been listed as a nonvictim crime. Well, is anyone naive enough to believe that prostitution just depends on willing employees coming in and saying that’s the occupation they want to practice? It doesn’t.<ref>[http://www.reason.com/news/show/29318.html Inside Ronald Reagan: A Reason Interview - Reason Magazine]</ref>
A study by Dr. Melissa Farley points out the following statistics:
* 78% of 55 women who sought help in 1991 from the Council for Prostitution Alternatives in Portland, Oregon reported being raped an average of 16 times a year by pimps, and were raped 33 times a year by johns.
* 73% reported having experienced physical assault in prostitution.
* 72% were currently or formerly homeless.
* 92% stated that they wanted to escape prostitution immediately.
* 75% of women in escort prostitution had attempted [[suicide]].
* 67% meet diagnostic criteria for [[post-traumatic stress disorder]].
* Estimates of the prevalence of incest among prostitutes range from 65% to 90%. The Council for Prostitution Alternatives 10 found that 85% of their prostitute clients reported a history of sexual abuse in childhood, while 70% reported incest.<ref>[http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/node/7031/print Reproductive Health Reality Check: Far from a Victimless Crime]</ref>
== Prostitution in the Old Testament ==
== Prostitution in the Old Testament ==
In the Law of Moses, prostitution is forbidden to the daughters of priests in the Aaronic order and it is forbidden for priests to marry a prostitute ([[Leviticus]] 21:9, 14).
In the [[Law]] of [[Moses]], prostitution is forbidden to the daughters of priests in the Aaronic order and it is forbidden for priests to marry a prostitute.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=Leviticus|chap=21|verses=9,14|version=NIV}}</ref> However, [[Rahab]] (a prostitute) would assist the Israelites in their conquest of Jericho, and ultimately enter the lineage of Jesus Christ.
==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.prostitutionresearch.com/how_prostitution_works/000012.html How Prostitution Works]
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