What do you think about prostitution?

[Marisa]

I don't see them advocating perversion, unless you mean advocating for their own freedom to engage in homo sex.
I'm pro perversion (provided it's voluntary for all involved).

Edit:
I'm pro kink too.

I guess we're one step closer to an understanding of the effects of moralizing sexual behaviors. LOL

 

[SomeRandom]

Meh. Here in Australia prostitution is more or less legal. Sorta. I mean there's a (fully licensed) brothel about a block away from my old High School. We all knew about it, couldn't gain access to it, obviously as we were minors.
As for Temple prostitution, sex and spirituality do have some ancient links. Look at the Tantrics, for example. If everyone is a consenting adult and there's no coercion, then whatever go for it. More power to ya.

 

[Bunyip]

I have never been with a prostitute, and doubt I ever would. I do prefer an open legal sex industry though. Things are managed better within the law than without.
Imagine if you were deformed, disabled or otherwise limited in your ability to attract a partner - sex workers can make a real and wonderful impact on the lives of such people. Who am I to deny them?

 

[JoStories]

How can you prove that all women lack the free will to choose prostitution....or other sex work?
Do men have the freedom to choose sex work?
And if so, should we guys be able to be prostitutes?

Yes of course. There are plenty of male prostitutes. Some are high end, meaning they cater to the older, wealthy women who may be widowed. Some are just like all female hookers and what is wrong with that? I wouldn't do it but it's not,up to me to choice a life for someone else.

 

[Bunyip]

Yes of course. There are plenty of male prostitutes. Some are high end, meaning they cater to the older, wealthy women who may be widowed. Some are just like all female hookers and what is wrong with that? I wouldn't do it but it's not,up to me to choice a life for someone else.

I wanted to be a male prostitute, but in Australia more than five dollars in 10 cent pieces is not even legal tender.

But yeah on a more serious note, like you I couldn't do it - but don't judge others negatively for doing so. I feel the same way about the police and nurses.

 

[Selinagirl]

I have never been with a prostitute, and doubt I ever would. I do prefer an open legal sex industry though. Things are managed better within the law than without.
Imagine if you were deformed, disabled or otherwise limited in your ability to attract a partner - sex workers can make a real and wonderful impact on the lives of such people. Who am I to deny them?

That could be intersting for Paranoid Android. I hav to ask him about that.

It's quite intersting and fascinating how this thread also comes to philosophical questions like the free will.

 

[Bunyip]

That could be intersting for Paranoid Android. I hav to ask him about that.

It's quite intersting and fascinating how this thread also comes to philosophical questions like the free will.

That is an astute observation.

 

[JoStories]

This thread always reminds of the truth that homosexuals want moral equality but when it comes to sexual perversions like prostitution they are always on the side of the perverse. How can you expect religious people to see you not as a sinner when you advocate so much sexual perversion? You can't have it both ways; you just prove us right.

The point of this being 'sexual perversion' is only in your opinion. There's plenty of people who are not constrained by your faith's ideals. You're free to think,what you want but there's plenty more who don't agree with you. And please explain how homosexuals have anything to do with prostitution. Other than those who are both gay and prostitues? Being gay is not a perversion. It's just an orientation to sex.

 

[JoStories]

I wanted to be a male prostitute, but in Australia more than five dollars in 10 cent pieces is not even legal tender.

But yeah on a more serious note, like you I couldn't do it - but don't judge others negatively for doing so. I feel the same way about the police and nurses.

Agreed. IMO, the choice of being a prostitute is not much different than being a plumber or scientist. I wouldn't do either of the latter but they're clear lifestyle choices and should be respected as such.

 

[Selinagirl]

Agreed. IMO, the choice of being a prostitute is not much different than being a plumber or scientist. I wouldn't do either of the latter but they're clear lifestyle choices and should be respected as such.

In what case is being a plumber or a scientist a lifestyle choice? O. K., every job influences the lifestyle, but I think you mean something else, don't you?

 

[Revoltingest]

In what case is being a plumber or a scientist a lifestyle choice? O. K., every job influences the lifestyle, but I think you mean something else, don't you?

Weird you should mention those.....at different times I'd considered being a plumber & a scientist.
Instead I chose being an engineer & landlord.

 

[JoStories]

In what case is being a plumber or a scientist a lifestyle choice? O. K., every job influences the lifestyle, but I think you mean something else, don't you?

Nope. I was born to be a nurse. I was literally drawn to it and began my career in the kitchen of a nursing home. It's no different for any other person. Some are drawn to be an artist, a novelist, a plumber or even a sanitation engineer. That is ones life. As I said, I was born to be a nurse. It defines who and what I am.

 

[roger1440]

Here in Germany it is widely accepted.

Prostitution may be widely tolerated in Germany but that is not the same as being “widely accepted”.

"Prostitution in Germany is legal, and so are brothels.[1] In 2002, the government changed the law in an effort to improve the legal situation of prostitutes. However, the social stigmatization of prostitutes persists and many prostitutes continue to lead a double life.[2"

Prostitution in Germany - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Selinagirl]

Prostitution may be widely tolerated in Germany but that is not the same as being “widely accepted”.

"Prostitution in Germany is legal, and so are brothels.[1] In 2002, the government changed the law in an effort to improve the legal situation of prostitutes. However, the social stigmatization of prostitutes persists and many prostitutes continue to lead a double life.[2"

Prostitution in Germany - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

****, mixed up tolerance with acceptance.

 

[roger1440]

****, mixed up tolerance with acceptance.

37 years ago I was stationed in West Germany while in the Army. During my short stay, I had conducted my own field research on prostitution. I am somewhat knowledgeable on the topic.

 

[David M]

However, in the case of prostitution there does seem to be a link between childhood sexual abuse and adult prostitution. Therefore, I question how much of a choice it is for those women to enter prostitution.
Sexual Abuse as a Precursor to Prostitution and Victimization Among Adolescent and Adult Homeless Women

The problem with such studies is that they are inextricably linked the to the fact that prostitution is considered illegal/immoral so that there are aspects of victimisation and control. Its findings cannot be simply extrapolated to cases where those negatives do not apply.

Personally I have no issues with prostitution as long as it is indeed 100% consensual and the persons involved choose freely.

 

[Selinagirl]

There is still no answer to my question, what is the moralic differece between a prostìtute and a woman marrying a man for social security.

 

[Marisa]

There is still no answer to my question, what is the moralic differece between a prostìtute and a woman marrying a man for social security.

The problem with morals is that they tend to be subjective. You will get as many unique answers to that question as people you ask.

 

[Selinagirl]

Peace be on you.
Prostitution is not the solution according to Islam.
It eventually breaks down the moral fabric of the society and the home.
Page 32 @ https://www.alislam.org/topics/reply/2010_spring.pdf
and
in general Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

I had problems with the download. Speaking of marriage, what do Ahmadiyya Muslims think about the one-hour-marriage?

 

[roger1440]