interesting info

I think it is important.

I know a lot of people think it is a "victimless crime", but if most of them would leave prostitution if thet could, it raises the question of just how consensual this type of thing really is.

They had a choice. They could have worked at McDonald's.

They can't support their kids with that kind of income, Bribanez. This is tragic. I agree that they are responsible for their choices, but I also believe that the church needs to reach out in love to these women, help them with their practical needs, and then introduce them to the Savior.

There are many churches in inner-city areas with programs to help women in prostitution. But, many women will not seek help as they are afraid of their pimps or unwilling to give up the drugs that often go with prostitution.

In alot of the cases, it is the money they don't want to give upp and no drugs or brutal pimps are involved.

Love usually is the key to ultimately placing a higher value on one's self and giving upp whatever 'benefit$ that lifestyle provides.

Hmm, I supported my family for two years on $9.00 an hour. I'm not saying we shouldn't reach out, far from it, but you almost sound as if you are justifying the behavior. I know you're not but it comes across such.

It is not justifying the behaviour, there are a lot of issues involved in this, and it is also case by case. The most important thing to address is the spiritual bondage they are in. Many prostitutes/porn actors have had incredibly tragic upbringings and all manner of issues that led them to these choices, just telling them to go get a legit job isn't going to cut it. That's why I love ministries like X-Hookers for Jesus and the Pink Cross Foundation, they are reaching out to these people w/love in action.

As far as the salary issue, we tend to view a Mickey Dee's salary as only able to support teenybopper needs/wants...

This is far from the truth, particularly when one gets into management. I've known more than a few people who can support their family on these salaries just fine.

These folks are often the first to be offered the opportunity to have their own franchise as well.

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there are a lot of issues involved in this, and it is also case by case. The most important thing to address is the spiritual bondage they are in. Many prostitutes/porn actors have had incredibly tragic upbringings and all manner of issues that led them to these choices, just telling them to go get a legit job isn't going to cut it.

Agreed, the radical change of heart and mind comes first.

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This is why the Bible promotes not only charity, but also responsibility and a strong work ethic. Only when the two are applied together do people rise above poverty. We always lead with love when it comes to hurting people, but the rebuilding process involves teaching them how to help themselves (whatever it takes) so they don't become dependent. We've already created way too many dependent people. This is why we end up with someone like Barak Obama.

Good thread.....interesting posts.....good posts.

Ah yes, "consensual adults". That lingo just makes my hair stand up. As long as they're +18 and consensual, everything is peachy. That kind of talk is what justifies all sorts of sexual immorality. In some rape cases, a woman has to consent in some way (ie, the man is holding something about her head, and she has to give sexual favors) This word "consent" is just a magic word that can be twisted to support sexual slavery of women.

Every woman deserves a family of some sort, and they won't get it in prostitution.

Also, I find stripping to be prostitution-lite. There's no sexual favors in the job description, but it is the sex industry. Many college girls resort to stripping to pay off college, or some some girls just need to pay the next bill. Friggen sad.