(February 3, 2013 at 7:56 am)Norfolk And Chance Wrote: In this particular story it's islam.
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/saudi-arab...-1.1141045
Not worth the shit on my shoes.
Let this shit sink in - fucking disgusting people, disgusting country, doing disgusting things due to laws based on an interpretation of islam.
I honestly feel like crying my eyes out.
RELIGION - GET OFF MY PLANET.
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As much as I hate Islam (and believe me I do hate Islam), I don't see that story as being representative of Islam or religion in general.
Firstly, of course, the abuser has been sentenced in court for a crime, so it's not as if Saudi is excusing the actions or saying they aren't wrong/criminal. Secondly, people get away with horrendous crimes only to be given light sentences all the time, and this instance is no different.
Thirdly, he was fined 200,000 riyals (approx AUD $51,000), which is a large amount of money. Sure you can't put a price on human life, but that still forms a part of his sentence. There are plenty of children that get raped/murdered/trafficked with no retribution ever made.
Lastly, you have to remember that Saudi, besides being Islamic, is very backwards, even by Islamic standards. Most Muslim countries have moved way past where Saudi is at present. It's one thing to treat women and children as possessions - if you fucking respect your possessions and look after them that is. It's another to treat them like possessions AND mistreat your own possessions.
For Religion & Health see:[/b][/size] Williams & Sternthal. (2007). Spirituality, religion and health: Evidence and research directions. Med. J. Aust., 186(10), S47-S50. -LINK
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
