"The world has enough temptation as it is."
No doubt, yet prostitution is one of humanity's oldest fixtures. The desire for sexual activity is intrisic to being human.
For one reason or another, some do not form normal relationships, and seek their sexual activity outside of the relationships sanctioned by society. Some rape. Others seduce young people. And then, some pay money to others to have sex with them.
The third option I find less noxious than the first two. Apparently there is a lively market for prostitution, since it exists universally across societies.
I find it prefererable that it take place in legal surroundings than unregulated on the street. Criminalization of such things leads to criminals carrying them out. In Nevada, at least in the counties that allow prostitution, there is no street prostitution. In Clark County (Las Vegas), where it is not allowed, street prostitution and "Outcall" services are rampant.
Prostitution is not going away...ever. It ain't happening. So, I say that it should be legalized, regulated, and taxed. Let those who find it useful to hire prositutes do so, but under safe conditions.
As for me, I have never paid for sex, nor would I ever.
But to make this our reasoning for accepting prostitution is to intimate that sex is only a physical act. I maintain that it is much more than a mere physical transaction. To buy and sell it on the open market dishonors us as human beings made in the image of God.
The first part is right. The second one is arguable. The third is incorrect.
Wanna bet? :-)
Rev 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
"As for me, I have never paid for sex, nor would I ever."
I've been married for 18 years. Boy have I paid!
Pay for dinner? Ring? House? You always pay!
Should we provide a legal option for every crime we can't get rid of?