Was Muhammad a Pedophile?

[Cinjin]

I didn't remove it, however the currently active mods have reached a concensus, and I'd be happy to step into the line of fire if it gets you guys back to sharing ideas rather than slapping each other. I am also quite aware that the community percieves me as counter to their stance generally, despite all the behind the scenes advocation I do. I'm quite comfortable with that as well.

I partially agree with you tack. The problem on this thread (I think) is two-fold.

First, the nature of these forums is a little looser and thus a little more aggressive. And everybody's gotten use to that. So the blows exchanged don't necessarily feel as harsh to the persons involved as they may appear to the reader. (Just yesterday, Frodo called me a douchebag and a girl ... but that's alright by me. I'd rather the forums allow him the freedom to do that, than take away my option to do it. Quite frankly, it makes for a much more interesting format, and people you don't respect can't truly hurt you anyway.)

Secondly, on this thread specifically, the idea that the two Muslims are sharing is repugnant. We're talking about endorsed child molestation being justified by a religion. If a Catholic said this exact same thing to us - we'd throw his ass in prison. That racist that showed up here a couple days ago was handed his ass on a plate because his ideas were unacceptable no matter how he attempted to justify his actions.

I think child molestation protected under the guise of ancient religion is repulsive and warrants just such a reaction. I realize that my opinion doesn't mean shit here, but I think Skipper should be allowed to protest as loudly as he wants about the utterly ridiculous defenses stated involving sex with a 9 year old girl. She's not a minor of 16, that MIGHT actually be somewhat understandable. Nine Year olds ... I think not.

Your thoughts?