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A The word '''brothelchurch''', also known as a is used in many different ways. The '''bordellochurch''' or is the Christian community of believers, that is, it is the people. Sometimes the word '''whorehousechurch''', is an establishment specifically dedicated also used to refer to a [[prostitutionchurch building]], providing the prostitutes a place to meet and to have sex with (the clients. In some places, brothels are legal, and building used in many countries, places such as [[massage parlorChristian]] [[worship]] are allowed to function as brothels, with varying degrees of regulation and repression. Depending on ) or a [[zoningchurch service]], brothels may be confined (the weekly meeting of a group of Christians in a church building) or to special a church [[red-light districtdenomination]]s or 'tolerance zones'.

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

==History=Etymology===

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

By the time of the This word ekklesia was used in ancient [[Ancient GreeceKoine Greek|GrecianGreek]] and to mean "gathering" or "assembly" in a political sense. In the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament, the [[Ancient Rome|RomanLXX]] civilizations, brothels were established and sometimes licensed institutionsthe word ekklesia occurs over 200 times (usually as a translation from the Hebrew word qahal), with most commonly to refer to the latter first being recorded in [[Athens]] in 594 BC. Public sources assembly of the time applauded covenant people of God. In the installation of said brothel by [[SolonNew Testament]], as this was deemed to reduce the disruptions caused by sexually unfulfilled word ekklesia occurs in the [[transientgospels]]s (sailors, workers), as well as bringing money into the public purse. This first official brothel was soon followed by many others, and also influenced the creation of special schools in which various classes of prostitutes only twice (from [[slaveMatthew 16:16]]girls to future and [[courtesanMatthew 18:20]]s) were trained for their profession.<ref>''[http://www.helleniccomserve.com/salpedof.html Salamis, Tarts, Paedophilia and Pornikotelos]'' - ''but it occurs many times elsewhere in the [[Hellenic StarNew Testament]]'', Thursday 7 September 2000</ref>.

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

*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) ===Theology of the 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.church===

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

==Military brothels=={{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 Uses 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 word "the candy boxchurch"), replacing the term "[[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''.in common English====

==Nevada brothels==In the United StatesEnglish, the only state where brothels are legal 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 is Nevada (see [[List also sometimes used to refer to a building or group of brothels in Nevada]] buildings, and occasionally it refers to an entire [[Prostitution in Nevadadenomination]]). Brothels are allowed It can also be used in counties with populations of less than 400an institutional sense to refer to all churches,000 inhabitants, and not all qualifying counties have allowed themsuch as ".. 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 checkupschurch today. Brothels have existed in Nevada since the 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."

Due to ====The Church as the county population rule, all forms Community of 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.Believers====

Various countries have fully legalized prostitution (====The Church as opposed belonging to only tolerating it) in the last decades, including countries such as the [[Prostitution in the Netherlands|Netherlands]], [[Prostitution in Germany|Germany]] Jesus and [[Prostitution in New Zealand|New Zealand]] his presence among 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>it====

==The church, although consisting of people, Biblically speaking, is not simply an instution created by people. In popular cultureMatthew 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|lang=WEB}}'' (Matthew 16:18): ''{{Bible verse|matthew|18|20|lang=WEB}}'' (Matthew 18:20)

Movies ====The Church as both local and television shows depicting brothels include:*''[[Born into Brothels]]''*''[[The 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]]''universal====

==Bibliography==*''Many Protestant churches tend to emphasize the invisible church, and view this as something quite distinct from the visible church. The House Roman Catholic Church, on the other hand, teaches that the invisible church and visible church are very closely connected, although there is recognition that some elements of Dolls'', Karol Cetinsky*''101 Brothels the invisible church can be present outside the visible (i Have Loved''.e. 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], DJ Tramp Steamer*''The Bishops Brothels''2007, E.Jsecond and third question. Burford</ref>

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

<center><gallery>Image:DCP 4427.jpg|The main church in [[bar:PuffEchmiadzin]], the physical centre of the [[cs:NevěstinecArmenian Orthodox Church]]Image:Wittenburg church door gg.jpg|The door of the famous church in [[da:BordelWittenburg]]where [[de:BordellMartin Luther]]is thought to have nailed his [[et:Lõbumaja95 Theses]]to the doorImage:Olney church.jpg|The church in [[el:Οίκος ανοχήςOlney]]where [[es:BurdelJohn Newton]], author of the hymn [[eo:BordeloAmazing Grace (song)|Amazing Grace]]workedImage:Stanfordmemorialchurch.jpg|Stanford Memorial Church in [[fr:LupanarCalifornia]]Image:Trinity baptist colonel light gardens.jpg|A small local church, [[id:BordilTrinity Baptist Church (Colonel Light Gardens, South Australia)|Trinity Baptist Church]]in [[it:Casa di tolleranzaAdelaide]], [[he:בית בושתAustralia]], once known as the "City of Churches"Image:Église Collégiale Sainte Marthe (Tarascon).jpg|The Église Collégiale Sainte Marthe in [[jv:BordhilTarascon]], [[lt:ViešnamisFrance]]</gallery></center> ===[[nl:BordeelChurch history]]=== Since the church was formed after the resurrection of Jesus, major events and conflict, often over matters of [[ja:売春宿doctrine]]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 [[pl:Dom publicznyReformation]]. Today there seems to be a bewildering array of [[pt:Prostíbulodenominations]]. Some of the larger ones include [[ru:Публичный домRoman Catholicism]], the Greek and Russian [[simple:BrothelEastern Orthodox|Orthodox]]churches and the wide variety of [[fi:BordelliProtestant]]churches. ==Quotes== [[sv:BordellOnce a Catholic]]by [[tr:GenelevTony Coffey]]: 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==* [[vechttp:Caxìn]//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church Wikipedia - Church] {{returnto}} [[zh:妓院Christianity]]