For all those who are so intent on a woman getting shot rather than hugging a man, would you feel the same way if it were your daughter? I am curious. It is easy to be theoretical, but when push comes to shove, though someone might prefer to be killed rather than to submit to forcible relations, I would be surprised if they felt the same way were they or someone they loved, forced merely to hug someone.
One who is raped chalilah, does not get put to death by Jewish law (though in Muslim law, the father can honor-kill his own daughter for being raped). If the chiyuv/obligation was to be killed rather than transgress, would it not apply in such a case? The fact that it does not, makes me think that certain actions do NOT obligate one to die rather than do them. Shaking someone’s hand might fit that category. Hugging, too. I am NOT advocating doing either of those things or any other type of arayos, which are clearly 100% assur. I just have a feeling of disconcertion that anyone would think that being forced to hug someone against the will with a gun to their head, is the same as having non-marital relations with someone who is not permitted to you to marry.
I note the various comments that were made to me, and take them under advisement. Thank you.