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| − | '''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>
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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.
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| − | 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.
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| − | == Prostitution in the Old Testament ==
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| − | 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>
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| − | ==References==
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| − | [[category:sin]]
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