Prostitution
By Siddikur Rahman
Both
men and women who engage each other in sexual action against money, is called
prostitution. Those who abuse their intelligence or offer their self-dignity,
honor, respect for the sake of money or economic profit, it is called
prostitution in our context of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh
is Islamic country. Islam religion never allows prostitution but the
constitution of Bangladesh
allows the prostitution. That is why, all provinces has prostitution. It is
very old business in Bangladesh. In my view, usually woman does not want to be
the worker of prostitution. The reason why they are obligated to involve with
this business is because poverty, many of them were born into it, some women
are kidnapped, some of them forced into it, some family pressure to do it, and
some of them misdirected them to do this business.
In
our country, prostitution is not morally right. Even though our people agree to
do those make them glad. It is decreasing the dignity of woman and man but they
are so eager to take decision to do prostitution. It is immorality that women
sell themselves to men just for money. Prostitution is big problem for society
and morally wrong
Bangladesh is
not free sex country. That is why, so many teenager go to the prostitution
secretly. For this prostitution, they are involved with evil deeds in the
society. Evil deeds mean is to steal, robbing, and corruption. By doing evil
deeds, they earn money and then they expend this money in the prostitution. For
this reason, corruption, stealing, and robbing are increasing in the society.
The family that has teenager always thinks lots of for their teenager children.
I do not know how long years ago prostitution
began in our country. Now a day, prostitution is a dangerous and it is the risk
to our society. Those who go to the prostitution are uneducated and do not know
about its serious outcome. This kind of sex exchange transmitted much disease, cruelty,
violent behavior, and many crimes take place with the average harlots exchange.
Prostitution
is a very old business to earn money for women who can produce money, even it
was in the Bible times. Bible always tells us that prostitution is illegal and
immoral. Proverbs 23:27-28; 5:3-5 says that the Lord prevents and forbids
prostitution. God knows that this kind of prostitution is very harmful. It
harms the family; life and it also harm the body and even also spirit, soul.
This prostitute leads us physically and spiritually death. Our God wants us to
remain pure and our body will be tools for His glory. (1Cor 6:13; Rom 6:13)
Though
it is sinful, God forgives it. Our God is great in love and forgiveness. It is
mentioned in the Bible about His forgiveness. Like for example, Rahab was
harlot who helped the godly man to stay
in her house and this Rahab protected their life from against party. That is
why, she got reward and was so blessed by God. (Joshua 2:1; 6:17-25).
In
the New Testament, Samaritan woman who had many husband, was forgiven by Jesus
his sin (John 4), another harlot woman who poured out expensive perfume at
Jesus’ feet and she was crying and repent and regret for his sin before Jesus
and then Jesus forgave her and cleaned her. Finally, she received Jesus Christ
and got salvation forever. (Luke 7:36-50)
Jesus
declared that tax collectors and prostitute will enter the Kingdom of God
ahead of you (Matt 21:31-32)
So
it is clear that prostitute has privilege to receive salvation and to get
eternal life from the Lord, the prostitute will be cleansed from his all sin
and be given him the new life that is eternal life Therefore, if anyone is in
Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Yes, it is very open secret in Bangladesh. Sex issue is very restricted and secret in Bangladesh let alone doing prostitution. But it is interesting that in such country there are many legal and licensed prostitution centers in Bangladesh.
ReplyDeleteHowever, it is a disease for society and hindrance for development of the whole country. As it is an open secret it does not remain only in prostitution centers but spread out everywhere such as in different residential hotels. People, general public, are rushing to those places, especially, students are being attracted in this social disease.
It needs to be control strictly not only by forcing social laws, or punishment but teaching them about morality base on teaching from the Bible (for Christians) and letting them know about its negative impact in the society and person's life.
This is a big issue in Bangladesh. It is now almost out of control and spreading out very rapidly. It is a reason for social crime now a days. Young people, especially, students are involving with illegal sexual entertainment.
ReplyDeleteIt should be stopped very soon. People should find out alternative ways for resolving this issue. It may be one of different ways teaching people its negative impact.
This is a national issue and a big crisis in Bangladesh. It is amazing that though Bangladesh is a Muslim majority country, still prostitution is an open secret and allowed by government.
ReplyDeleteHowever, it needs a solution for social development and in order to save people from decreasing morality. It is a good and needed issue you have raised. Thanks for it.
I didn’t know that prostitution is legal in Bangladesh. Though the constitution made it legalize; I think it is just a paper wok; BD people never recognize prostitution as legal business. On the other hand, I object to call prostitution as a business; it is more than a business because it is not only involve the person physically but also mentally, and emotionally. You are right when you mentioned that no woman do not want to do it willingly. And sad things is that many young and teenager girl also forced to do the job. But I think some greedy and immoral people are doing it willingly for make some money.
ReplyDeleteIt is also true that people do not treat with respect to them. How do you think how the government and Ngo’s should treat with them? How should we treat them? On the other hand, when you mentioned that Bangladesh is not a free sex country; what do you mean by free sex country?
When we say about the prostitution we only see the woman, but very often we forget that they are just victim by the man. as a woman i never support prostitution but it is huge work to rehabilitation them. Need more changes.
ReplyDeleteI was told that some people engage in prostitution because that's the only thing they know to do to get what they want, fast. What we need to as Christians is to educate them about other options and how to utilize them. and to coach them along the way to help them see that GOD has a better plan for their lives. Literary programs may apply. :)
ReplyDeleteThere is always forgiveness in Christ. Especially to your culture that a girl will grow up in a society that it shows prostitution is a normal way to earn money. They need to know that there is hope to life; they need to know Christ. For God celebrates sexual love in marriage. He celebrates it and that’s why He hates sex outside the context of marriage.
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