Today let's ask the question: What does the Bible say about sexual abuse?  

*TRIGGER WARNING* As the title states, this podcast episode discusses topics like sexual abuse. Please take caution when listening. 

  Join me today as I take look at what the Bible says about sexual abuse. What are those weird laws in Deuteronomy about rape? Is God a cruel monster who forces people to marry their sexual abusers? What do the book of Proverbs and the Psalms say about injustice? What does Jesus say about abuse? I share some of my thoughts and opinions, but my goal is not to tell you what you believe. Instead, I encourage you to ask why you believe what you do and search scripture deeply for the answers. 

 Find the resources I mentioned: 

- Dr. Sandra Richter's book: The Epic of Eden

 - David Lamb's Books: God Behaving Badly (Expanded Edition): Is the God of the Old Testament Angry, Sexist and Racist?   and   Prostitutes and Polygamists: A Look at Love, Old Testament Style 

The Theology in the Raw Podcast, "Does the Old Testament Dehumanize Women? Dr. Sandy Richter" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoVkzDwAAR4&ab_channel=PrestonSprinkle 

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