Is it normal for Christians that were raped to feel dirty, guilty and doomed?

Question

Is that from the Holy Spirit or is that Satan giving those feelings?

and feel like they're lying when they tell others what happened to them? when they aren't lying.

Those of you who are guys.......some of your answers are just plain idiotic and stupid and way off! Why bother answering?

Answer 1

It's normal for anyone, and neither the holy spirit or satan have anything to do with it.

Answer 2

Christians are just as much humans as anyone else. They are just as frail in their emotions as anyone else. How is it they should feel when this happens? Would they feel dirty, I am sure there would be that feeling, especially a feeling of defilement because someone took from them what was not given. Guilty? Possibly, depending on the situation a person might take blame for what happened, even though they shouldn't under any circumstance. Doomed? Why? Is this an implication they would feel doomed because through the rape that had sex outside of marriage? No they shouldn't feel doomed at all. Why would hey be doomed when what was taken from them was by force and not by choice. I guess I am not exactly sure where this question is going?

Answer 3

Give it to Jesus sweetie. He will take every last bit of it away. There is a catch though. You have to forgive and forget. Forgiveness is so powerful and it is also so hard to do. I held onto my emotions for 6 years before I was so content with Jesus that I was able to forgive the ones whom hurt me. Forgiveness is of the Holy spirit and resentment, feeling dirty and all of those other horrible ways you feel are of Satan. I know that it is hard but there is a light at the end of this dark tunnel. The Lord has spared you from the hands of evil. Satan may have violated you but God pulled you back. The way that I saw my experience once I was able to move on was like this. I am a living testimony to what God can do in our lives. Being able to forgive is truly the most peace I have ever experienced. It was supernatural and I could never explain in words the way that it felt when that weight was lifted completely off of my shoulders. All of my nightmares disappeared and I haven't looked back one time. The memories have been washed away. You will be okay honey but you have to trust in Jesus and let him wipe away all of the tears. I wish you so much love and I would give you a big hug right now if I could. Jesus loves you and so do I. God Bless you sweetie.
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Answer 4

It is normal for anyone from any religious background to feel dirty and guilty, especially after being raped. I would say the rapist is not a Christian, or is driven by Satan. Also I would say the "doomed" feeling could be part of that Bad energy infused by the rapist, to promote the ways of Satan... you must grow beyond that and not give in to the sense of doom. Not all people are bad, not all people will hurt you, some can be trusted. hold tight to the notion that you are NOT doomed, get counseling, hold your head high, and God will restore you to whole again :) Trust me, it gets better.

Peace

Answer 5

Plenty of people say that it's natural to feel that way, and they are 100% right. You feel guilty, less than human. Maybe even thinking "how could this happen to me?"

I'm no rape counselor, and I'm not pretending to have answers. But what you have to remember is that if you did get raped, there's always help. There's priests, counselors, and support groups to get you through this tough time. If you're asking on behalf of a friend, then the best thing you can do is just be there for him/her. Be the friend you've always been, and listen when they need to vent. Don't force it, that'll drive them away, when they're ready, they'll open up.

We all need help no matter how hard the road gets to travel. Never forget that you're never strong enough that you don't need help. Cesar Chavez said that. With people, and the grace of God, you'll get through it.

Answer 6

It is definitely not from the Holy Spirit. Anyone who is raped is a victim of a violent crime and there is no shame or guilt. There will be a need for counselling. The victim is in no way at fault or guilty for the heinous evil act of another and have done nothing wrong to feel dirty, guilty or doomed about. They are victims and in need of healing from its effects on their life and prayer is always a good start, praying for themselves, and the ability to forgive their attacker. That does not mean that the attacker should not be captured and punished, but the victim needs to be able to forgive to find peace within themselves and not live in hatred, fear or revenge. God will heal you if you but ask.

Answer 7

It is normal for anyone who has been the victim of a very violent act to feel all kinds of bad feelings. They don't come from the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is know as the Comforter. And He brings consolation and healing.

Only Satan would be evil enough to put blame on a victim.

Answer 8

Neither one. These are normal reactions for anyone to such a trauma. Many women have been through this before and there is probably a group in your community that can help you work through the recovery process. Please reach out for help. I know women who have been seriously damaged for life because they never dealt with this issue in a healthy way at the time. But you are not doomed. There is healing through Christ and through fellowship with caring people who can help you work through all these feelings. You have nothing to feel guilty about. If you believe Christ forgives sin, surely he can forgive innocence. Where there is Christ, there should be no need to fear satan. What happened to you was the result of someone deciding to hurt you. You did not make it happen. It was their decision to sin against you like that. You need to use this experience to make yourself even stronger. There is always a lesson in even the most terrible events. God bless.

Answer 9

I think any woman, regardless of religious preference, feels dirty, guilty and doomed.

It is never the Holy Spirit providing these feelings, but truly a demonic presence (hence, Satan)

Answer 10

Why would those feelings be coming from God? He doesn't punish the victims...but trust me the rapist...WILL get punished. Satan feels he has you at the point where he can make you believe you have no chance of getting into Heaven, so he's out to get you.
You are not dirty, you are a victim. Nothing more!! Trust in God, and ask him to help you feel better, and then REBUKE Satan right now. Don't let him have power over you.

Answer 11

It is normal for all women to feel this way after they have been raped. I am NOT saying that they should feel this way. They are the victim not the perpetrator. It is the rapist who should feel dirty and evil, not the victim. One possible cause is that in most cases the victim could have done more to prevent themselves from being in that vulnerable position. Again putting oneself at risk does not make one guilty. But is is normal to wish we had done something different to bring about a different outcome.