A challenge about women and marriage in Islam

[Fidel_Castronaut]

Would it matter if it were law from a god? I hardly think so.

It makes all the difference. Because then not following through on Divine legislation would mean disobedience to God, and disobedience means potential Divine punishment in the afterlife. That's the whole point. You really think Muslims don't drink alcohol or eat pork because they don't like it? No, we know how good these things can be, but we don't give a shit because we don't want to fall into sin by disobeying God. Whether something comes from God or not makes all the difference to us, that is the fundamental reason, the raison d'etre if you will, not raison d'etat haha couldn't resist. Although theologically of course it is in the national interest.

I know lots of de facto muslims that eat pork and drink beer. Ever been to Turkey? Ever drunk an Efes?

'Divine' laws are the epitome people following laws based on the culture and subjective values they and those around them hold. The more extreme the society, the poorer its people tend to be and the more dogmatic and literal religious leaders tend to become.

Wait, "no true scotsman", right?