How can there can be so much misunderstanding over the idea of consent? And more importantly, how is it possible for anyone to blame the victim when an attack occurs.
- The Bible commands us to be kind, take care of each other, and act in ways which please God.
4 But these other people’s deeds?
I have avoided such violent ways
by the command from your lips. - No one has ever “earned” the right to sexual favors from anyone else. Intimacy is not a payment for dinner, a favor returned, or a promise kept.
- Not being an asshole is universal. You don’t need any sacred text to tell you that rape is bad. Just be a decent human being and don’t force yourself on other people.
Of all the risk reduction strategies in the world, the British have it totally figured out!
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19 So let’s strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up.