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{{quote refimprove| textdate=The church is not a building. Nor is it an organisation or human institution. The church is simply the people whose sins have been forgiven through their faith Jesus Christ... (An extract from the book [[Once a Catholic]] by [[Tony Coffey]])August 2007}}{{Infobox_Contents redirect| topic_name = Church / Ecclesiology[[Image:Christians at lourdes.jpgLupanar|thumbthe Pompeii brothel|center|Christians at [[Lourdes]].]] | subtopics = [[Church building]]* [[Church history]]* [[Denominations]]* [[World-wide church directory]]* [[Church service]]* [[Church Terms Index]]* [[Megachurch]] | opinion_pieces = {{short_opinionsLupanar (Pompeii)}}* {{ebd}}* :''For the 2008 film of this name, see ''[[What is the Church? Brothel (G.G.film)|The Brothel]]* ''. For the television series of this name, see ''[[Cathouse: The Theology of the Church (AmericanCatholic)Series]]* [[The Church (justforcatholics''.org)]] |}}

The word A '''churchbrothel''' is used in many different ways. The , also known as a '''churchbordello''' is the Christian community of believers, that is, it is the people. Sometimes the word or '''churchwhorehouse''' , is also used an establishment specifically dedicated to refer to a [[church buildingprostitution]] (, providing the prostitutes a place to meet and to have sex with the building used clients. In some places, brothels are legal, and in many countries, places such as [[Christianmassage parlor]] are allowed to function as brothels, with varying degrees of regulation and repression. Depending on [[worshipzoning]]) or a , brothels may be confined to special [[church servicered-light district]] (the weekly meeting of a group of Christians in a church building) s or to a church [[denomination]]'tolerance zones'.

'''Ecclesiology''' means the study of the doctrine [[Image:Sally Salisbury stabbing a client in a brothel.JPG|thumb|250px|18th century illustration of the church[[Sally Salisbury]] stabbing a client in a brothel.]]

===Etymology=History==

The Greek word ekklesia (Brothels have been known for most of recorded history. Early incidences include [[Εκκλησιαtemple prostitution]]) is translated as "church" in Englishmany [[Mediterranean]] and [[Middle East]]ern countries.

This word ekklesia was used in By the time of the ancient [[Koine GreekAncient Greece|Grecian]] and [[Ancient Rome|GreekRoman]] civilizations, brothels were established and sometimes licensed institutions, with the latter first being recorded in [[Athens]] to mean "gathering" or "assembly" in a political sense594 BC. In the ancient Greek translation Public sources of the Old Testament, time applauded the installation of said brothel by [[LXXSolon]], as this was deemed to reduce the word ekklesia occurs over 200 times disruptions caused by sexually unfulfilled [[transient]]s (usually sailors, workers), as well as a translation from bringing money into the Hebrew word qahal)public purse. This first official brothel was soon followed by many others, most commonly to refer to and also influenced the assembly creation of the covenant people special schools in which various classes of God. In the prostitutes (from [[New Testamentslave]] the word ekklesia occurs in the girls to future [[gospelscourtesan]] only twice (s) were trained for their profession.<ref>''[[Matthew 16http:16//www.helleniccomserve.com/salpedof.html Salamis, Tarts, Paedophilia and Pornikotelos]] and '' - ''[[Matthew 18:20Hellenic Star]])'', but it occurs many times elsewhere in the [[New Testament]]. Thursday 7 September 2000</ref>

The English word "church" itself is actually derived from the Old English word "cirice" (which is related to the [[Greek]] word "κυριακή" which means "Brothels use a variety of the Lord")business models:

===Theology *In some, prostitutes are held in [[involuntary servitude]] without the option to leave,<ref>''[http://www.newint.org/columns/makingwaves/2006/06/02/rescue-foundation/ Liberating sex slaves in India]'' - ''[[New Internationalist]]'', Issue 390, June 2006</ref> receiving only a small portion (or none) of the church===money paid by the patron. This is typical where [[human trafficking]] procures a large percentage of prostitutes, and is common in (though not limited to) countries where prostitution is forbidden or repressed. In some cases, prostitutes are bought and sold by their keepers, reducing them to a state of [[chattel slavery]]. All of these are illegal in most jurisdictions.*In others the prostitutes are employees, receiving a small fixed salary and a portion of the money spent by the customer. (''Maison close'' French for "closed house")*In still others, the prostitutes pay a fee for use of the facilities, with the brothel owner not being involved in the financial transaction between prostitute and client. (''Maison de passe'', French for "trick house")*In the regulated brothels in [[Nevada]] the prostitutes are contract workers who split their earnings with the house, and are often expected to "tip" support staff (cleaners, limo drivers, etc.); they receive no benefits, such as health insurance, and no withholding for [[Social Security]] taxes.

There are a variety In those countries which restrict or forbid prostitution, the latter provides some level of understandings about what [[plausible denial]] to the church actually isfacility owner, who often (thinly) disguises the brothel as a [[massage parlor]], [[bar (establishment)|bar]] or similar facility. There are Allowing such brothels may also be a variety form of uses of the word "church" in common Englishface-saving by politicians who are unwilling or unable to fully enforce laws against prostitution.

==Military brothels==Uses {{see|Comfort women|Bordels Mobiles de Campagne|Forced prostitution in German armed forces}}Until recently, in several armies around the world, a mobile brothel service was attached to the army as an auxiliary unit, especially attached to combat units on long-term deployments abroad. For example, during French and Japanese colonial campaigns of the 20th century, such employees were mainly recruited among the local populace of Southeast Asia and Africa; often, some of the women were [[underage]]. Because it is a touchy subject, military brothels were often designated with creative [[euphemism]]s. Notable examples of such jargon are ''la boîte à bonbons'' ([[French language|French]] for "the word candy box"church), replacing the term " in common English====[[Bordel militaire de campagne]]". Women forced into prostitution by the Japanese occupation armies throughout East Asia were known as "Comfort battalions". The prostitutes were individually referred to as "[[Military comfort women]]" or ''jūgun-ianfu''.

==Nevada brothels==In Englishthe United States, the word "church" means different things to different people in different contexts. It can be used in reference to a gathering of people for a religious meeting. It only state where brothels are legal is also sometimes used to refer to a building or group Nevada (see [[List of buildings, brothels in Nevada]] and occasionally it refers to an entire [[denominationProstitution in Nevada]]). It can also be used Brothels are allowed in an institutional sense to refer to counties with populations of less than 400,000 inhabitants, and not all churches, such as "qualifying counties have allowed them.County governments license and regulate brothels within their boundaries.The brothels and their employees have to register with the county sheriff and receive regular medical checkups. Brothels have existed in Nevada since the church today.old mining days of the 1800s and were first licensed in 1971.As of 2007, thirty brothels existed in Nevada.The legendary [[Mustang Ranch]] operated from 1971 through 1999, when it was forfeited to the federal government following a series of convictions for [[tax fraud]], [[racketeering]], and other crimes."

====The Church as Due to the Community county population rule, all forms of Believers====prostitution are illegal in [[Reno, Nevada|Reno]] and [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], and prostitution not occurring in a licensed brothel is illegal anywhere in Nevada.

====The Church Various countries have fully legalized prostitution (as belonging opposed to Jesus only tolerating it) in the last decades, including countries such as the [[Prostitution in the Netherlands|Netherlands]], [[Prostitution in Germany|Germany]] and his presence [[Prostitution in New Zealand|New Zealand]] among it====others. Most of these countries seem to favor brothels, at least in theory, as they are considered to be less problematic than [[street prostitution]]. Laws regarding prostitution often include strict regulations for brothels, for example specifying that they may not be situated in certain zones (such as in residential areas or near schools) and usually prescribing various forms of health inspections. Actual regulations vary widely.<ref>[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/hearings/20040119/femm/document1_en.pdf A summary of the prostitution regulations in the EU member states] (from the website of the [[European Parliament]])</ref>

The church, although consisting of people, Biblically speaking, is not simply an instution created by people. ==In Matthew 16:18 Jesus spoke about building '''his''' church and later, in [[Matthew 18:20]] he spoke about being present among the church: ''{{Bible verse|matthew|16|18|langpopular culture=WEB}}'' (Matthew 16:18): ''{{Bible verse|matthew|18|20|lang=WEB}}'' (Matthew 18:20)

====Movies and television shows depicting brothels include:*''[[Born into Brothels]]''*''[[The Church as both local and universal====Best Little Whorehouse in Texas]]''*[[CBS]]'s ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'': [[Ending Happy]].*[[HBO]]'s ''[[Cathouse: The Series]]''*''[[Hope In Heaven]]''*''[[Risky Business]]''*''[[Satisfaction (TV series)]]''*[[HBO]]'s ''[[Deadwood (TV series)|Deadwood]]''

Many Protestant churches tend to emphasize the invisible church, and view this as something quite distinct from the visible church. ==Bibliography==*''The Roman Catholic ChurchHouse of Dolls'', on the other handKarol Cetinsky*''101 Brothels i Have Loved'', teaches that the invisible church and visible church are very closely connectedDJ Tramp Steamer*''The Bishops Brothels'', although there is recognition that some elements of the invisible church can be present outside the visible (i.eE. Roman Catholic) church.<ref>[[Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith]]: [http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20070629_responsa-quaestiones_en.html Responses to Some Questions Regarding Certain Aspects of the Doctrine of the Church], 2007, second and third questionJ.</ref>Burford

==External links=={{Commons|Category:Brothels|Brothel}}{{wikiquote}}*[http://www.abc.net.au/queensland/conversations/stories/s1675865.htm ''Inside a brothel''] - interview by [[Richard Fidler]] with three brothel owners, June 2006 on [[Church buildingABC Local Radio]]===(audio download available)

<center><gallery>Image:DCP 4427.jpg|The main church in [[Echmiadzinbar:Puff]], the physical centre of the [[Armenian Orthodox Churchcs:Nevěstinec]]Image:Wittenburg church door gg.jpg|The door of the famous church in [[Wittenburgda:Bordel]] where [[Martin Lutherde:Bordell]] is thought to have nailed his [[95 Theseset:Lõbumaja]] to the doorImage:Olney church.jpg|The church in [[Olneyel:Οίκος ανοχής]] where [[John Newtones:Burdel]], author of the hymn [[Amazing Grace (song)|Amazing Graceeo:Bordelo]] workedImage:Stanfordmemorialchurch.jpg|Stanford Memorial Church in [[Californiafr:Lupanar]]Image:Trinity baptist colonel light gardens.jpg|A small local church, [[Trinity Baptist Church (Colonel Light Gardens, South Australia)|Trinity Baptist Churchid:Bordil]] in [[Adelaideit:Casa di tolleranza]], [[Australiahe:בית בושת]], once known as the "City of Churches"Image:Église Collégiale Sainte Marthe (Tarascon).jpg|The Église Collégiale Sainte Marthe in [[Tarasconjv:Bordhil]], [[Francelt:Viešnamis]]</gallery></center> ===[[Church historynl:Bordeel]]=== Since the church was formed after the resurrection of Jesus, major events and conflict, often over matters of [[doctrineja:売春宿]] have resulted in significant rifts. Initially the early Christians spread the good news of Jesus throughout the Roman empire and small congregations of Christians sprang up in many towns. Rome soon became the geographical centre of the church. However, there was a rift between the Church in Greece and the one in Rome that slowly developed over centuries culminating in a schism in 1054 AD. Later, in sixteenth century, Christians in northern Europe split from the Roman church, an event known as the [[Reformationpl:Dom publiczny]]. Today there seems to be a bewildering array of [[denominationspt:Prostíbulo]]. Some of the larger ones include [[Roman Catholicismru:Публичный дом]], the Greek and Russian [[Eastern Orthodox|Orthodoxsimple:Brothel]] churches and the wide variety of [[Protestantfi:Bordelli]] churches. ==Quotes== [[Once a Catholicsv:Bordell]] by [[Tony Coffeytr:Genelev]]: The church is not a building. Nor is it an organisation or human institution. The church is simply the people whose sins have been forgiven through their faith Jesus Christ. Lenny Bruce: Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God. Charles de Lint: Why did men worship in churches, locking themselves away in the dark, when the world lay beyond its doors in all its real glory? Robert Short: The church is the great lost and found department.  Ralph Waldo Emerson: I like the silence of a church, before the service begins better than any preaching. George Mueller: An unvisited church will sooner or later become an unhealthy church. Ignatius of Antioch: Where the bishop, there the church (''Ubi episcopus, ibi ecclesia.'') Eugene de Mazenod: To love Jesus Christ means to love the church == References == <references /> ==Links==* [http[vec://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church Wikipedia - ChurchCaxìn]] {{returnto}} [[Christianityzh:妓院]]