Deuteronomy 22:28-29

[Reforged]

Hey guys, I was pressing a guy on Deuteronomy 22:28-29 in a discussion elsewhere

"28 If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, 29 he shall pay her father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the young woman, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives."


I asked him if society would be more moral if people obeyed this law, and he came back with this:




I just wanted some help developing my thoughts in regard to this apologetic. What do you guys make of this? How might you respond to it?

I do have a few ideas on how I might reply, the main problem with the passage is that it doesn't give the rape victim any say in what happens, but I just thought I'd post this here and see if you guys thought of anything that didn't occur to me; I have been somewhat sleep deprived lately so it wouldn't surprise me.

 With the advice you were given and the response from the guy you challenged, you're between a rock and a hard place. Next time maybe you'll consider staying quite before challenge Christians who have studied the Bible.

GC

You're still around hm? You see thats good. I was sincerely worried that *all* the crazies had fled this place. You seem alittle toned down though which is worrying.
Honestly? You little loonies are the best entertainment to be had. We honestly need more. Now go on. Say something batshit insane.
For old times sake. It'll make me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

EDIT: One sec, I know what will get you started. Have some kudos from me for just how absolutely mental your interpretation of that exchange was. On me.
Positive association might encourage you.