Walking in a Place of Indecency
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Question
Is it permissible to walk in a place where there is a concern for indecency and one might encounter forbidden sights, but it seems that it will not lead to sinful thoughts?
Answer
It is permissible, but one should be careful not to have sinful thoughts and not to look.
Source
When one wishes to walk in a certain place, it is considered as if there is no other way, [Tosafot Avodah Zarah 68b].
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