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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.
== 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.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=Leviticus|chap=21|verses=9,14|version=NIV}}</ref>
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>