[twigs]

Now consider how many churches would be willing to assist a single mother who works in the sex industry.

Actually, the churches I've been in would go the extra mile to help this woman if she were willing to forego her lifestyle. Good churches--and there are plenty of them--are not the judgmental goody-two-shoe-types everyone seems to ascribe to them. The men and women of many churches are very well aware of the dangers of the world, especially sexual temptation of every kind, and will give a lot to help someone come out of it. But she isn't appealing for this type of help, is she? She is digging her heels in and saying that she will not change and is looking for assistance to confirm her choice. That's what the church will not do, nor should it!

[flyervet]

Actually, the churches I've been in would go the extra mile to help this woman if she were willing to forego her lifestyle.

Wow, good for you. You seem to have some aspects of a charmed life! I, unfortunately, have had a very different experience. Most churches I've encountered are unwilling to help even victims of domestic violence, let alone men and women who have created their own problems. And let's be honest, this is exactly what happens with the sex industry. It's a problem these people bring on themeselves.

But of course, that doesn't mean they don't need, and aren't deserving of, help.