Is child marriage allowed by the Torah?
Every year, 12 million girls are married in childhood: 1 in 5 girls. This video asks whether the Torah allows child marriage, and whether abuse is ever acceptable.
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The makers say that many of these girls are of Hebrew descent. They also say that in America about 60% of Black girls are sexually abused by the age of 18, and that many boys are victims too.
They quote Deuteronomy 16:20: "Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land Yah your El is giving you."
Where to get help
If you know a child who is being harmed, contact the authorities as soon as possible.
If you are a survivor of sexual abuse, it is all right to ask for help. RAINN offers support for adult survivors of child sexual abuse.