“That’s fine, but on the one hand we have multiple studies, and on the other hand we have your anecdotal experiences. Not really comparable.”
True, but your comment leaves out the fact that politically charged topics such as this tend to “find” statistics supporting the position of certain advocacy groups.
You can also find statistics that prove that abortion being illegal in certain South American countries causes MORE abortions and therefore pro-life voters should support legalized abortion.
Traditionally, being married is a string defense against allegations of rape. This changed in the early 90s, right along with the growing hookup culture. My point is underscored.
“I can’t be credibly accused of animal abuse if I’m not around any animals, and neither can I be credibly accused of rape if I’m never alone with a woman.”
You can’t be accused of shoplifting if you never shop. Do you really want to accept living life that way?
I think it is a good idea to set boundaries that avoid all appearances of impropriety when possible. Many pastors have guidelines they follow in which they are never alone with a woman for counseling and prayer. These days it might make sense to broaden this to men as well.
Relationships are based on trust. There are trustworthy people and untrustworthy. I suggest men who fear this threat to get to know potential partners / wives in a safer way. Online chatting is not a bad option. Phone dating is not bad. Meeting in public places until there is trust built up might be a way.
“[Women] intentionally destroyed the dynamic that has worked since the beginning of time and made it dangerous for men to associate with them. Men didn’t do that.”
Men pursuing sex with no commitment contributed to this.
It is unfortunate that many women seem to be attracted to the bad boys. The good guys sometimes pay the price for the bad ones.
Personally, I could not live my life without just accepting the risks and pursuing love even IF I got betrayed. Still worth the risk to me.
string defense = strong defense
Colleges & universities love to pretend that they are quasi-sovereign like they were in the Middle Ages. Of course we enable some of that by giving them their own police force and other civil flattery.
“True, but your comment leaves out the fact that politically charged topics such as this tend to “find” statistics supporting the position of certain advocacy groups.”
Ok, great, then “find” some other statistics to support the other position.
“Traditionally, being married is a string defense against allegations of rape. This changed in the early 90s, right along with the growing hookup culture. My point is underscored.”
Sounds more like your point is undermined, since we don’t live in the period before the early 90s anymore, so your advice isn’t actually applicable.
“Do you really want to accept living life that way?”
If it means not being falsely accused of rape, then yes.