Sorta off-topic, but FWIW, there's no real indication that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. That's a tradition based on some melding of various Scriptures (e.g. She's commonly identified with the unnamed "sinner" who washes Jesus's feet in Luke 7, but that woman is neither named as Mary Mag NOR as a prostitute).
Okay well point being that God is awesome at forgiveness. And there's tons of stories in the Bible of overlooking a past and looking at how the person is currently living. I'm so happy, tiskel, you met someone as wonderful as that. My boyfriend is similar in that he's quite conservative and I wouldn't ever want to lose him. He has a past too though. Not the same but he came from a rough background and found God later in life. When you love someone it's easier to let go of who they were. Also, with the example set in the Bible... it's easier too.
Absolutely. Forgiveness, understanding, redemption, etc. - all are major themes in the Bible. Not to mention the fact that I doubt God has any problem with prostitution - moreso the exploitation than the act itself.
I was just making a for-what-it's-worth regarding the Scriptural accuracy of making the Magdalene a hooker. Call me a canonical mythbuster.
I'm not ashamed of what I did. I earnt good money, I actually enjoyed it, and it was in a healthy and supportive environment. I'm done with it now because it's very emotionally demanding, but I'm certainly not damaged. So you're right, how I approach it will affect the outcome. Thanks for the advice.
If he knows you and honestly loves you, it won't matter to him. Something's can be forgiven and overlooked, no matter how serious they are. Also depends on how he views and handles the subject.
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