Moses sets forth “statutes and decrees which,” if “observed,” will gain the dutiful a reward, ‘you may… take possession of the property which the LORD… is giving you.’ Jesus does not observe Moses patriarchal precepts, “You teach as doctrines mere human precepts.” Patriarchal precepts control the behavior of men who also gain rewards from them. … Continue reading “Patriarchal Precepts on Sexual Violence”
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Does U.S. Culture Justify Rape?
Is there ever any justification for a man to treat a woman disrespectfully? A Pharisee in this Sunday’s Gospel thinks there is. The Pharisee considers himself just and judges others as unjust. He judges a woman who touches Jesus as unjust, meaning sinful. The “sinful woman” is less worthy than he. He is a man, … Continue reading “Does U.S. Culture Justify Rape?”