Category: biblical sexual ethics
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Did the Bible Really Command a Woman to Marry Her Rapist?
In the Old Testament, Deuteronomy 22:28-29 has sparked modern debates over mandatory marriage for victims of rape. Despite its shocking appearance, this law is often misunderstood. Scholars argue that the Hebrew term ‘seizes’ does not always imply violence and suggests this passage addresses different types of illicit relations.
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Animals, Ethics, and the Image of God: A Biblical and Scientific Response
Some argue that same-sex behavior in animals justifies it for humans. Yet Scripture calls us to holiness, not imitation of nature. Science describes what creatures do; God’s Word defines who we are and how we ought to live.