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pilgrim



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 3:56 pm    Post subject: nonviolence, self defense & rape Reply with quote
Can a woman use violent force to defend herself against rape?
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wheatpenny



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 4:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes. The nonviolence/peace testimony does not mean you have to sit there and let someone kill or rape you.
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