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Waripamo Allen
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In Christian Theology • 1 min read • May 11, 2025 12:25p.m.
Welcome to ‘Bible Verses That Didn’t Make It into Vacation Bible School’—Episode 7: When Ancient Laws Go Off the Rails!
<p>Ever read something in the Bible and thought, “Wait… what now?” Deuteronomy 22:28–29 is one of those verses. On the surface, it reads like the setup to a very awkward arranged marriage sitcom: “Man assaults woman. Solution? Wedding bells!” But let’s step back and take a calm, analytical look—no fire and brimstone here.</p><p><br></p><p>This law, as wild as it sounds to modern ears, reflects the social priorities of an ancient time. The idea may have been to ensure a woman’s economic protection in a patriarchal society—but it opens a Pandora’s box of ethical questions. Did stability outweigh autonomy? Was the victim’s voice ever considered?</p><p><br></p><p>We’re not here to throw ancient people under the chariot, but to explore what this tells us about evolving ideas of justice and human dignity. If justice is love in public, what does it mean when love is… mandatory?</p><p><br></p><p>Let’s keep the dialogue open—and the wedding rings optional.</p>
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