just wondering... because the bible takes virginity very seriously.
2006-07-05 17:14:36 · 33 answers · asked by Zenrin Y 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
can someone give me a good bible verse to comfort people who got raped?
2006-07-05 17:16:44 · update #1
btw, this is not about me.
2006-07-05 17:36:51 · update #2
I truly believe that yes, God would forgive her because she was violated against her wishes. Rape is a crime and the woman involved was not a willing participant. She should not worry. The guy committing the act will be punished in one way or the other.
2006-07-05 17:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by surreal_survivor 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but she needs to take her grief to the Lord. She will feel sullied and that needs to be handled in a comforting way. She will need a body of believers or a support group to bring more healing
Rape is in the bible. And to get what happened in the bible go to this site http://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/LVstudies/GrowingUpInTheLord/Boys/11Rape.htm.
Its not easy to pluck out a verse to help her.
2006-07-05 17:43:50 · answer #2 · answered by rapturefuture 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, hon, but God is clear that if a woman is raped, it's her fault, at least if she is raped in the city. It is assumed that she had a chance to cry out, but didn't, and was therefore a willing participant; both she and her rapist must be stoned to death. (Deut. 22:23-24) Young girls were expected to show proof of their virginity upon getting married--a bloody rag indicating that her hymen had broken. Without this proof, she was considered damaged goods and was to be killed. (vs. 13-21) Nevermind that she might not have had a hymen, or maybe it broke naturally by itself long before she was married; she was still guilty of sin.
Remember, these laws are from God Almighty, the oh-so-loving, kind, and compassionate God who is always fair and righteous--that is, IF you believe that the Bible is literally true in every detail. I, of course, do not believe that any deity had anything to do with anything in the Bible. It was all written by primitive, sexist, misogynistic men who were stupid enough to believe that a woman's vagina was more important than the woman, herself. How is it possible to find comfort in such writings? If you were raped, go to a therapist and get some real help, not to a book full of religious nonsense.
2006-07-05 17:35:59 · answer #3 · answered by Antique Silver Buttons 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
We are only made holy and acceptable through Jesus Christ.
God can't stand violence of any kind. Opposed to popular opinion Rape is never your fault. It was something that happened TO you not BECAUSE of you. God is a loving God who would never hold someone else's sins against you.
Lastly, God loves everybody, yes even the rapist. Anyone who comes to Christ will be considered holy, not because of anything they did or did not do, but because of the price that Christ paid for all mankind.
Here is one scripture: Deuteronomy 22:25-26
2006-07-05 17:24:57 · answer #4 · answered by Answer Queen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's my understanding that "sin" is based on intent. If you decide to commit a sin - you've already done it. Likewise, if you are forced to commit what might otherwise be considered a sinful act, it's not a sin because it was not your intent to participate in it.
Remember that God is loving and forgiving, and wants all his children to choose to do the right thing.
Please...whatever faith you follow, if this is something that is troubling you, find a religious person YOU feel comfortable with, that YOU trust and talk to them about it. If they're worth their salt, they will listen to you and help you find the answers and support you're looking for.
At it's heart, religion is about good people coming together to help each other overcome their imperfections and become better people.
2006-07-05 17:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rape is against your will and is not your fault - ever. I have read the Bible many times cover-to-cover and I think loving your fellow man is what the Bible is all about. If you can, you should talk to a professional about what has happened to you. Call a rape crisis center. They can direct you and help you deal with it. Please don't wait another day. Get going and good luck!
2006-07-05 17:21:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he still excepts her no matter what has happened John 3:16 and there are still more all you have to do is look in the concordance in the back of the Bible
2006-07-05 17:21:09 · answer #7 · answered by HipHopHottie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! It was not your fault. The one who sinned against another, is the rapist. God will deal with him. You did not plan to be raped. Please know that God loves you more than you can possibly imagine, and He weeps with you. He is your shield, your comforter, and "nothing can separate you from the love of God". Remember, it was not your fault. A good Christian counselor can help you sort your thoughts out about this.
2006-07-05 17:38:46 · answer #8 · answered by secret finder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible talks about God protecting the innocent,and that he is their defender.Someone who is raped is not guilty of any crime;they are victims of a crime.So the Lord would defend their cause.
2006-07-05 17:31:09 · answer #9 · answered by sonburst 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rape has nothing to do with being holy and acceptable to God. Neither does virginity.
You become holy and acceptable to God by being baptized into his church, trying to avoid sin, receiving the sacraments, loving God, and being kind to your fellow man.
It works the same for men or women.
2006-07-06 02:52:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋