4th August 2010
“Sharia law is homophobic, sexist and anti-democratic.”
Peter Tatchell
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August 4th, 2010 at 2:35
That’s just the tip of the iceberg! How this primitive set of dogma stipulated by men for the benefit of Muslim men is even referred to a as law (laws must be based on justice & fairness) is a real mystery.
August 4th, 2010 at 4:16
I agree with the quote, it’s pretty hard not to but aren’t they just brazenly deploying a totalitarian approach that most – at least the abrahamic – religions would love to adopt if they thought they could get away with it?
August 4th, 2010 at 5:22
“Sharia law is homophobic, sexist and anti-democratic.”
Those who says and believe this is ignorant, liars & hypocrates.
August 4th, 2010 at 5:40
Homophobic:
Abu Bakr, the Prophet’s successor and father-in-law, condemned a homosexual to be buried beneath the debris of a wall, and prescribed burning alive as the penalty for all those guilty of such practices. You cannot argue that such beliefs are anything but bigoted and evil.
Sexist:
According to the Sharia, despite declarations of the equality of the sexes before God, women are considered inferior to men, and have fewer rights and responsibilities. A woman counts as half a man in giving evidence in a court of law, or in matters of inheritance. Her position is less advantageous than a man’s with regard to marriage and divorce. A husband has the moral and religious right and duty to beat his wives for disobedience or for perceived misconduct. A woman does not have the right to choose her husband, or her place of residence, to travel freely or have freedom in her choice of clothing. Women have little or no autonomy and are deemed to need the protection of their fathers, husbands or other male relatives throughout their lives. Any conduct that undermines the idea of male supremacy will fall foul of the Sharia. You cannot argue that such a faith considers women as equal to men.
Anti-democratic:
Sharia describes a theocracy, a form of government in which a state is governed by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided. This stands in both contrast and opposition to democracy where right to govern is derived by the will of the people. You cannot argue that theocracy is compatible with democracy.
I think that only an imbecile would attempt to argue against the obvious accuracy of the quote.
August 4th, 2010 at 7:25
All lies & deception. No need to bother. Should refer to reliable resources for info regarding sharia.
August 4th, 2010 at 10:10
The problem with Sharia lawa is that you don’t know where Sharia beings and Islam ends. The two are inextricably linked and this can never be right.
Basing modern law on ancient texts is a complete joke. Even theists should understand the law must be secular so that everyone receives the same level of justice.
August 4th, 2010 at 10:41
I agree with Peter but would add that the laws allegedly given by the Judeo Christian god to Moses are equally homophobic, sexist and anti demographic. What does that say about the Abrahamic religions in general?
August 4th, 2010 at 11:36
sol:
As you’ve failed to provide any links to these resources we’ll assume your talking bullshit.
August 4th, 2010 at 11:40
sol:
Which of CaptainZero’s points do you refute and why?
Your unusually terse posts today give the game away – you can’t refute them!
August 4th, 2010 at 14:07
I can’t say that it’s the Koran that causes a husband to beat his wife, but when I was a translator in Holland and we condemned some men for beating their wives, they would pull out the Koran and say, ‘Look here, Chapter 4, Verse 34, gives me a reason, and in fact even obligates me, to beat my wife if she’s disobedient.’ -Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Women and girls who don’t dress appropriately spread promiscuity in society. When promiscuity spreads, earthquakes increase. There is no way other than taking refuge in religion and adapting ourselves to Islamic behavior. –Hojatoleslam Kazim Sadeghi, Iranian prayer leader
Let us remember that those who have sought nature’s truths have not persecuted their neighbors. The astronomers and chemists have forged no chains and built no dungeons. The geologists have invented no instruments of torture. The philosophers have not demonstrated the truths of their theories by burning others. The great infidels, the thinkers have lived for the good of humankind. Intellectual liberty is the fresh air of the universe and the sunshine of the soul. Without it, the universe is a prison. -Robert G. Ingersoll
August 4th, 2010 at 14:17
Great Quote!
August 4th, 2010 at 15:13
All propagated lies. No need to bother. Will end nowhere.
August 4th, 2010 at 15:52
Lies are very easy to spout and of no value.
August 4th, 2010 at 16:00
“Lies are very easy to spout and of no value. – solomon”
My irony meter has broken – again.
August 4th, 2010 at 20:23
Its very quick to scroll over sols missives today – seems he is alittle lost for anything to say – even rubbish
August 4th, 2010 at 20:50
Sol – you accuse me of being a liar. Where did I lie? Can you give an example of where your religion does not condemn homosexuals? Can you give an example of where it says women have standing equal to men? Can you demonstrate an example where a true democracy coexists and is not subject to sharia “law”? If you cannot argue the merits of your position, if all you have is name calling, then I think we here know which position is strong and which is as pathetically feeble as the dim wit that espouses it.
Defend your position with an actual argument and actual evidence. If you can’t, an honest person would reevaluate their position. Are you honest?
August 4th, 2010 at 21:16
Sol:
Your the liar. You have no truthful answers to CaptainZero so you just make terse dismissive comments. A bit different to your usual rambling nonsense.
Ka, ka, ka, ka, ka, ka, ka, ka!
August 4th, 2010 at 22:36
Sharia law explicitly states the people who engage in gay sex should be stoned or hung. This is not a propagated lie, it says so right in the book. Words cannot be denied, sol. And in this case it does not matter what context this verse is placed under, it means exactly what it says. read it, it is very clear.
August 4th, 2010 at 23:11
I’am not pointing to certain cases Alavi. Don’t twist my statements.
‘Defend your position with an actual argument and actual evidence.’
One does’nt need to respond to a certain lie Captn’. It will end to nowhere. Its only a waste of time.
A lie will remain a lie.
August 5th, 2010 at 1:46
If you assert I’ve lied, show us all where. Otherwise, shut your gob.
August 5th, 2010 at 2:28
TRUTH…yes…worth defending..
August 5th, 2010 at 3:50
This is fascinating! Truth comes with evidence Sol, where is yours to refute the Captain?
August 5th, 2010 at 7:02
Even if I provide tons of evidence, your lots will still ask..”Where is the evidence?”