Actually I have, and I'm almost positive that's in the bible, actually, more specifically, if the rapist pays 50 silver to the raped girls father, he gets to marry her, no questions asked. Perhaps YOU should read itrhizhim said:
Girl, 16, offs herself after being forced to marry her rapist
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It totally is, with one caveat, the rapist has to pay 50 silver to the father of the girl he raped.XSTALKERX said:
EDIT: didn't notice someone else answered you
If you're going to base your view on the universe, the nature of reality and morality off of a single book, you should probably actually read the book in question. You'd think that any reasonable person would have done that before accepting the doctrine found inside as true and labelling yourself as a believer of those things.XSTALKERX said:
Oh, and take it from someone who has read the bible from cover to cover, the "Pay the father of the girl you raped 50 shekels then you can own her as property" deal isn't the worst thing you're going to find by far.
you make the unhealthy assumption that everywhere is like it is in first world countries . Realistically speaking , who is to say who's customs are better. People in first world countries are educated in a certain way and has certain rules/ laws they follow , whereas people in third world countries are educated in a different way following different rules/laws . Like the saying says : when in rome do as romans do . It is unfair to judge another country by your standards . Like it is unfair to judge another person by your personal standards/morals.Eri said:
Well it says that in the bible and I -think- the Qu'ran, me there's more proof that religion is destructive.
So, so tragic for her.
So, so tragic for her.
May be a little late, but I found another source:
http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/03/14/200577.html
Just another tragic story from a f**ked up third-world hellhole. F**k Islamic teachings which treat women like property and the fools who believe in them.
http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/03/14/200577.html
Just another tragic story from a f**ked up third-world hellhole. F**k Islamic teachings which treat women like property and the fools who believe in them.
There is a difference between a book in the old testament that is there for historical significance and literal word of god actions. Non religious people(or dumb religious people) seem to think that the Bible is just commandments from God and that everything is just to be followed to the letter. No. There is a difference between historical books put in there and the teachings of Christ or a prophet or a disciple. I don't get why this is so hard to comprehend. Its like saying American historians believe in the witch trials because there is a law quoted in a text book that includes them.idarkphoenixi said:
Also my capta said heart break which is somewhat fitting (well I don't love the laws per say).
That, and some kid who came over from Africa to live with his sister and her boyfriend (ironically to keep him safe) was tortured to death with screwdrivers and shit by said sister and boyfriend in some attempt to get him to admit to witchcraft.Eri said:
Apparently he didn't admit anything, so despite it all, I take solace in the fact that kid is one bad-ass ************.
Why is everyone so surprised by this? Apparently we all live within domed cities filled with fenced off communities that are only delivered media filled with smiles and hugs. I'm honestly more shocked at everyone who is already shocked. Not to diminish the terrible situation that girl was placed in (and then resourcefully extricated herself from), but similar or worse things are happening all over the world right now.
Even as I'm writing this I am absolutely sure that somewhere on this planet a baby is being rendered into bacon. Puppies are being used to fill ditches. Someone's son is being trained to enjoy disemboweling his neighbors. The world is a fucked up place; you learn to live with that fact and try not to add to it.
So, in all fairness, this incident is not a sign of the end of humanity; it's proof that there are still humans living on this planet. Humans are a mixed bag.
Even as I'm writing this I am absolutely sure that somewhere on this planet a baby is being rendered into bacon. Puppies are being used to fill ditches. Someone's son is being trained to enjoy disemboweling his neighbors. The world is a fucked up place; you learn to live with that fact and try not to add to it.
So, in all fairness, this incident is not a sign of the end of humanity; it's proof that there are still humans living on this planet. Humans are a mixed bag.
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On this I'm surprised people thought it was fake, it does happen and quite often to boot. The Bible says that's what you do and in many countries they like to take the Bible as the word of God so...you know...marrying your rapist.
Fun.
But yeah I spent time in India and there was a girl who had paraffin poured on her, then was shoved into a cupboard and they set the cupboard alight. Oh the reasoning? She was raped. A lot of cultures still see it as partly the woman's fault, even in the west we do sometimes. It's just one of those horrible things...
This shit happens all the time, so I'm sorry if I don't even raise an eyebrow when I read this kind of story anymore. I'm not an innocent and blissfully ignorant shielded from the true horrors of the world any longer.
Also, I'm tired of being a misanthrope, because it never solves anything and just makes me more depressed. Yeah, the world sucks. Life sucks for many people. Many humans suck. But I've decided that I'm not going to sit here and continue moaning about it when I have friends and family that I love and generally AREN'T dickbags. I mean, yeah, you know what, humanity probably is going to destroy itself sooner or later, and I'd much rather be, say, a cat so I wouldn't have to face both the sweet release and emotionally horrifying reality of that. Also, cats, or animals in generals, are much better than humans.
Personally, I don't blame the girl for killing herself, after even her family and the authority failed her and she'd be essentially trapped. I'd do the same. What a way to rub salt into the wound by saying, "Oh, so this guy both physically and mentally violated you? Well, screw you, we're going to make you marry and live with him so you can be violated even more! Because you're a woman and it's YOUR fault that you got raped. Allah said so, and he also said you're going to Hell, *****."
Whatever.
Also, I'm tired of being a misanthrope, because it never solves anything and just makes me more depressed. Yeah, the world sucks. Life sucks for many people. Many humans suck. But I've decided that I'm not going to sit here and continue moaning about it when I have friends and family that I love and generally AREN'T dickbags. I mean, yeah, you know what, humanity probably is going to destroy itself sooner or later, and I'd much rather be, say, a cat so I wouldn't have to face both the sweet release and emotionally horrifying reality of that. Also, cats, or animals in generals, are much better than humans.
Personally, I don't blame the girl for killing herself, after even her family and the authority failed her and she'd be essentially trapped. I'd do the same. What a way to rub salt into the wound by saying, "Oh, so this guy both physically and mentally violated you? Well, screw you, we're going to make you marry and live with him so you can be violated even more! Because you're a woman and it's YOUR fault that you got raped. Allah said so, and he also said you're going to Hell, *****."
Whatever.
It's pretty simple, if some 'Muslim' does something contrary to the Quran, they are wrong.Treblaine said:
The problem is, people aren't educated enough (both 'here' and over there) to know the difference between tribal and cultural practices, and Islam.
What good is it if Islamic law to simply say "oooh, that rapist was wrong" yet stand idly by as he gets no fitting punishment and his victim suffers worst fate? Sharia law is all about Islamic law APPLIED! This is a blatant double standard.Darth_Dude said:
What the hell? Why are you distinguishing between "tribal" and "cultural"? Under a broad enough definition of tribe NEEDED for it to fit in this case is is synonymous with "culture". A tribe has cultural practices.
Morocco is governed under Sharia Law... you can't then say the laws applied have nothing to do with this religions but some nebulous tribal-yet-not-religious practice. Tribal beliefs are almost always RELIGIOUS beliefs, i.e. that the invisible-supernatural is involved in creation or justification.