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Posted: 11/22/2005 5:08:26 PM |
No big, ppl do it all the time, I wonder though how many ppl juged me on it?
Ummmmmm who cares? Seriously...if someone is judging you period..in my opinion they arent worth your time...and if it's over something as dumb as spelling...well....they really have issues LOL | |
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Posted: 11/22/2005 8:15:16 PM | I could be wrong, but I was always under the impression that Mary Magdalene was formerly a prostitute.
As far as associating with those that make their money from that style of life, yes I have. I have a long term friend who is a dancer and may go further at times. I don't hang with her much anymore not because of any snobbishness but because it is hard to look at what it is doing to her. I don't say that from a sin/sinner perspective but from what the last 20 years has done to her spirit. A lot of changes from the great loving person she used to be when I first knew her. Jaded, bitter, always looking to see what she gets out of any relationship she is in. It was too bad because she could have made a lot of money in whatever field she had chosen in spite of her lack of education. She had that kind of drive and ambition. She never could get past the "instant gratification" of the money she made but as a result missed out on some other things she really wanted too.
Sorry for the long post, but the damage from the "Profession" is a bit of a trigger for me. | |
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Posted: 11/22/2005 9:07:31 PM | | No worries evil...thats what Im looking for...personal opinions as well as religious viewpoints if possible. I beleieve Mary was as well. | |
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Posted: 11/22/2005 10:08:31 PM | | Jesus said It is better that a woman prostitute herself than to steal God judges your intent not nessarlly the act its self. I have known a few in my life they were some of the most honest, good hearted people I ever met. They did it to get by and to feed their famlies How could this be wrong? I know I will catch some flack on this issue and your points will be noted however in my view Jesus's opinion on this matter trumps any other scriptures or views on this matter. | |
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Posted: 11/22/2005 10:21:02 PM |
Jesus said It is better that a woman prostitute herself than to steal
I wasn't aware of that...where is that scipture?
I have known a few in my life they were some of the most honest, good hearted people I ever met.
I agree....all of the friends I have in the Adult Entertainment Industry are amazing people, extremely intelligent and a joy to be around.
They did it to get by and to feed their famlies How could this be wrong?
Interesting viewpoint...
know I will catch some flack on this issue
Probably....but I'm glad you posted anyway!
in my view Jesus's opinion on this matter trumps any other scriptures or views on this matter.
And that I must agree with entirely. | |
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Posted: 11/22/2005 10:30:21 PM | | You caught me off guard on this one I will have to look it up but as soon as I find it ill post it for you. | |
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Posted: 11/22/2005 10:41:28 PM |
There are 2 kinds of escorts/prostitutes (according to those I know in the Industry) Ones that are ruled by money and ones that aren't. Ones that are ruled by money would be the ones that would probably be after yours regardless...ones that aren't...wouldnt' really care.
I think you misunderstood me. I was meaning that I would be the one who would be uncomfortable due to my own silliness, not them. Whether they care or not the point. Emotions are an inherently nonrational response. It is my emotions that would get confused and tense regardless of any rationality on the issue.
You also have to realize it isn't something looked upon as a "Great Career Path", LOL You may know someone who IS one....and you *think* that they have a normal 9-5 job.
Though this may be true, I still seriously doubt that I know any due partially how much I do know about their work and the fact that of my friends, only one of them really has the body for it, and I know exactly where HE works. Besides, his girlfriend would kill him. | |
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Posted: 11/22/2005 10:47:30 PM | | Info....ok I mistook you on the initial part...sorry about that. As for knowing..well you could be chatting on chat sites like this with someone who is..while you don't really "know them" you associate with them in some manner. It's kind of why I wish people would be a little more tactful before bashing people because you really never know what people do or who's reading your posts. Only in a perfect world I suppose. | |
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Posted: 11/23/2005 2:07:49 AM | SweetTreat wrote:
Further to that...what do other religions say about the act itself, if anything? Whether it be anyone here that follows Wicca, buddhism, islam....whatever....Second part of my question..what are YOUR thoughts on the issue? Would you be friends with someone that was one? Or would it go against your religion? What if you associated with someone and didn't know that was their choice of profession? Ok...discuss... but let's try to be respectful .....
Buddhism does not have a problem with prostitution or prostitutes at all. It's a personal choice, what people use their body for. Buddhism does not see a protitute to be like that or like that, but just as being as everyone else.
Some uses their body for sex, others use it for violence. If more used their bodies for prostitution or sex, rather that for violence, it would be the a much more peaceful and friendly world we lived in. | |
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Posted: 11/23/2005 2:15:00 AM | Mary OF Magdela (People back then did not have last names as Christ was not Jesus' last
name- he was Jesus of Nazereth) was NOT a prostitute. She came from a very wealthy
family from the town of Magdela and was one of Jesus' favorite disciples. Another biblical
misinterpretation....... | |
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Posted: 11/23/2005 2:46:00 AM | ^^^
I would love to see support for that.
Not that I am doubting you, just that I would like to see where the misinterpretation is taking place and learn some of the details. If you have any I would appreciate it. | |
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Posted: 11/23/2005 7:31:49 AM |
Buddhism does not have a problem with prostitution or prostitutes at all. It's a personal choice, what people use their body for. Buddhism does not see a protitute to be like that or like that, but just as being as everyone else.
Some uses their body for sex, others use it for violence. If more used their bodies for prostitution or sex, rather that for violence, it would be the a much more peaceful and friendly world we lived in.
Peter...no wonder I like Buddhism so much lol there isn't a huge amount of hate, and judgement passed around for every thing you do. Although the tail end of what you said struck a funny bone... "If more used their bodies for prostitution or sex, rather than for violence, it would be a much more peaceful and friendly world we live". It's a funny statement...but...it is probably also true. | |
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Posted: 11/23/2005 8:35:40 AM | Well here is a verse you might like then:
1Co 10:23 Everything is permissible, but not everything is helpful. Everything is permissible, but not everything builds up.
1Co 10:24 No one should seek his own welfare, but rather his neighbor's. | |
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Posted: 11/23/2005 9:10:59 AM |
I would love to see support for that.
Not that I am doubting you, just that I would like to see where the misinterpretation is taking place and learn some of the details. If you have any I would appreciate it.
You can find much of the info your seeking in the dead sea scrolls. She was portrayed as such by some of his disciples out of jealousy. The book of Thomas suggested she was his most loved and even said he kissed her in on the mouth. However he did counsel and made friends with with prostitutes which was said to be against rabbinical law. What he did and how he chose to be around was out of love and compassion. | |
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Posted: 11/23/2005 12:21:45 PM |
If more used their bodies for prostitution or sex, rather that for violence, it would be the a much more peaceful and friendly world we lived in.
Sounds nice; too bad that the two are not so conveniently separate in the world we live in. Ever seen "Scarface"? Tony Montana uses violence to get money, money to get power, power to get women, and women to get sex. It is not just an idea practiced in the movies, unfortunately. | |
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Posted: 11/23/2005 12:53:58 PM | If you were to completely follow what God says in that aspect, there wouldn't be the crazy diseases going around that we have today.
ASB, this is complete bull... if people only had sex in marige then there would be an increase in heridtory disease and likey also be an increase in STD (plesae do remember that STDs are NOT only transmited through sex.). Sex with multiple partners is both natural and helthy. | |
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Posted: 11/23/2005 3:21:50 PM | I would love to see support for that.
Not that I am doubting you, just that I would like to see where the misinterpretation is taking place and learn some of the details. If you have any I would appreciate it.
Other than what Littletwin said, Mary also has a gospel, which is part of the set that also
included Thomas'. These were put down by the Catholic Church. In Mary's, one part tells
of how Peter became very upset with Mary because Jesus would confide in her more than
Peter. Probably the beginnings of the anti-female mindset of the Catholic Church.
These bibles can be found at most bookstores, such as Barnes & Noble. | |
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Posted: 11/23/2005 3:41:33 PM |
ASB, this is complete bull... if people only had sex in marige then there would be an increase in heridtory disease and likey also be an increase in STD (plesae do remember that STDs are NOT only transmited through sex.). Sex with multiple partners is both natural and helthy.
HAHA. How do you figure?? No that just doesn't work, hun. Sure, not all diseases are transmitted through sex, but that would be fate if you were to get it any other way than sex if you were solely with your partner. I don't think you are really understanding this and please don't take this the wrong way. Maybe I wasn't clear in my post.... Dang I wish I could draw a picture. Pretend there were only 100 people on earth, and only 1 had an STD... If everyone else was married (just 2 in a couple, no going outside of the marriage), it would be the 2 that are infected. Through sex. See what I'm saying? And ya, people do have sex with multiple partners, but remember, you are having sex with who they had sex with and they and they and they, etc... ALLLLLLL the way down the line... What happens if you had sex with this nice girl, but she wasn't so nice a couple years ago and had sex with Joe Blow, and opps! She has something... you're screwed. And most likely anyone you sleep with after that. But if you were to just have sex with her the rest of your life, you aren't spreading it. See what I'm sayin? | |
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Posted: 11/23/2005 6:43:08 PM | ASB, I think you're beimg presumpteous. Bright1Raziel's comment would be quite correct if he is talking about people who are both sharing needles and family members. | |
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Posted: 11/23/2005 7:25:21 PM | I do remember a story from the bible about a man who lost his wife and was grieving heavily; he went to Jesus for moral support and understanding; Jesus said some supportive things and told the fellow to go into town and find a prostitute to spend the night with! I honestly can't remember exactly how it went down or where the heck it is in the bible, but I remember it because I was a little shocked at the time when I read it. I couldn't quite grasp it, as their is so much against fornication in the bible. I'm hoping someone else on this thread recognizes the story I'm talking about and expands on it!! I personally could never use a prostitute myself, but I think there are a lot worse things in life people do, and I can't see them being condemned for it by God as long as their heart is good!!  | |
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Posted: 11/23/2005 7:43:21 PM | Lol, different bible than the one I've read.
You're not thinking of the prophet (forgot his name) whose wife became a temple prostitute and then he was told by God to go get her back? That's in the OT. | |
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