One of the reasons the Democrats did surprising well in the 2022 mid-terms elections is that woman across the country thought that abortion would be banned nationwide. The Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs. Wade decision simply turned abortion over to each state to decide for themselves. Since most Republicans didn’t have a clear and concise message on abortion, the Senate remained in the control of the Democratic party.
Now Dinah daughter of Leah, whom she bore to Jacob, went out [unattended] to see the girls of the place. 2 And when Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he seized her, lay with her, and humbled, defiled, and disgraced her, Genesis 34:1-2.
Today’s featured passage covers the first case of rape mentioned in the Bible. Many states placed a provision within their abortion laws to allow a mother to terminate the life of a baby in the case of rape or incest. This seems like a practical clause for extreme circumstances. Yet, the response of Dinah’s brother to their sister’s rape makes it’s clear there are certain things that aren’t acceptable.
And they said, Should he [be permitted to] deal with our sister as with a harlot? – Genesis 34:31
As America has replaced Judeo-Christian values with humanism, modern responses to rape cases are appalling. I’ve heard and seen individuals blame the woman by suggesting, “she had it coming.” Others point to probable cause, “did you see what she was wearing? She was asking for it.” While Simeon and Levi were confronted by Jacob for their vengeful actions, these two young men respond with the passage above. May today’s blog help you see that certain things like rape are never acceptable.
by Jay Mankus
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