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In reply to by Michael from Montana

You’re blaming the victim, which you yourself readily admit, she is a victim. But Dinah is not to blame for Shechem actions. You clearly feel that a woman wearing daisy dukes would be the cause of her being raped... if only she had not worn those daisy dukes... then the man would not have lost his self control. Are men not accountable for their own actions? Are men not required and expected by God to maintain self control over their own actions. You deflect the blame because it’s easier for you to accept, however, God never once excuses the act of rape.. not on the basis of what a female wears or where she goes, only if she doesn’t cry out if she’s being raped in the city where in fact other people are around. Beyond that, no excuses are accepted or given ever to justify a man raping a woman. Simply put, your speculation which is wrong btw about Dinah not having permission (that’s all you, The Bible doesn’t say that), but even so, is not an excuse for Shechem choosing to rape Dinah. Furthermore, the very word “victim” means one who does not have power or control over what’s happening or happened to them, means that power and control was taken from them. But according to your definition and understanding of a victim then is someone who made the victimization occur herself. Can one victimize their own self? That concept is an oxymoron. Dinah can not be the cause of herself being raped (victimized) and still be the victim, as you yourself have stated, as well. So your understanding and your argument is completely illogical and biblically unfounded. Be blessed in The Holy Name of The Lord and Savior Christ Jesus, amen.

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