YOUNG PEOPLE ASK -What Should I Know About Sexual Assault? -What you should know

 * The Bible condemns sexual assault.  The Bible  tells of a sex-crazed mob that sought  to rape two males visiting the city os Sodom approximated 4,000  years ago-an incident that highlighed why Jehovah destroyed that city.  (Genesis 19:4-13) Additionally, the Law given to Moses some 3,000 years ago prohitbited incest, including the sexual assault of a family member. - LEVITICUS 18:6.

* Most assaults are carried out by an aquaintance.  "In two out of three rapes, the victim knows her attacker,: says  the book Talking Sex With Your Kids.  "He isn't some stranger who jumped out from behind a dumpster." 

* Sexual assault happens to both genders.  In the United States, about 10%  of victims are males. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)  , male victims  may experience a fear that the sexual assault will make them gay" or that they are 'less of a man."

* The prevalence of sexual assault is hardly surprising.   The Bible foretold that in "the last days" many people would have "no natural affection" and would be "fierce" and"without sexual-control." (2 Timothy 3:1-3) Those traits are clearly manifested in people who try to take advantage of others sexually.  

* Sexual assault is not the victims fault.  No one deserves  to be taken advantage of sexually.   The offender alone is responsible for his or her actions. Nonetheless, you can take measures to reduce the liklihood of sexual assault.

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