Public order crime refers to crimes that interfere with the general functioning of a society. This behavior is categorized as criminal because it is against social norms, values, and customs (Jrank, Inc, 2011). Public order crimes include prostitution, pornography, gambling, and abortion among others (Ward, 2003). Historically, society used religion to promote morality in individuals. Religion brings the concept of right and wrong concerning supernatural powers. Major religions of the world including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam define right and wrong actions in society. The bible and the Quran are considered holy books that have existed over the years. As such, they provide guidelines on moral standards in society.
Most religions condemn any sexual relations outside marriage. Prostitution is defined as sex that is done in exchange for money or favor between two people who are not married. As such, Islam for instance condemns sexual relationships between people who are not married and Prophet Mohamed states this rule in the holy Quran and Hadith (Qari, 2011). According to religion, sex that is exercised within marriage attracts reward from God. On the other hand, sex exercised outside marriage attracts punishment from God (Jrank, Inc, 2011). Christianity also forbids any sexual relations outside marriage. For instance, the bible says that all sexually immoral people will be destroyed for misusing the body that is the temple of Christ.
The two religions (Christianity and Islamic) also do forbid any sexual relations between people of the same sex. Homosexuality is termed as a sin by Christian and Muslims because sexual relation was made for purpose of procreation (Jrank, Inc, 2011). Jong (2011) says that homosexuality is also prohibited in the Bible. Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed because of immoral sexual behaviors such as homosexuality. Leviticus 20:13 says that any man that lies with a fellow man commits a sin and should be put to death (Jong, 2011).
Abortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy. The Quran and the bible highly forbid termination of pregnancy because of fear of sustaining the children. Quran 22:5 states that humans are created by God and only God has power over life (Qari, 2011). Anyone who terminates a pregnancy before the child reaches maturity will be punished (Jrank, Inc, 2011). Thus, Abortion is the destruction of life that is created by God and is equivalent to murder that is a great sin (Sampson and Lauritsen, 2011)
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