Muslims are not helping things. I have been aware of the attitude of the Islamic religion for perhaps 30 years. I am only aware of the array of religions in the world as an intellectual exercise, however, since no religion appeals to me as a way of life. Especially the "bigot" religions of which there are so many.
Recently a Muslim cleric referred to the rape of women as "their own fault for not covering themselves." Presumably men, the superior beings in Muslim families, are not able to control themselves around less than conservatively dressed women any more than "cats" can keep away from "uncovered meat".
Of course, this only adds to the disdain I have for cultures of this medieval kind, such as those that impale victims on spikes, crucify them on crosses, sever the offending body parts of thieves, or stone young women for adultery (while not even slapping the male participant.) There are Christian and Jewish bigots as well, and I'm sure bigotry is not limited to religious sects. I am also prone to bouts of bigotry, try as I may to avoid it. But I do not try to justify my bigotry with Holy nonsense.
I was raised during a time when children were regularly beaten, whipped, belted and otherwise treated with less deference than dogs. I swore to myself then that I would never treat my own children like that, and I kept my promise. I've never had to beat my daughter, and only occasionally did I have to raise my voice. Perhaps if I'd had boys I might feel differently, but certainly, under any conditions, I cannot see any reason to harm females, children or adult. And certainly not under the auspices of religious belief.
Recently a Muslim cleric referred to the rape of women as "their own fault for not covering themselves." Presumably men, the superior beings in Muslim families, are not able to control themselves around less than conservatively dressed women any more than "cats" can keep away from "uncovered meat".
Of course, this only adds to the disdain I have for cultures of this medieval kind, such as those that impale victims on spikes, crucify them on crosses, sever the offending body parts of thieves, or stone young women for adultery (while not even slapping the male participant.) There are Christian and Jewish bigots as well, and I'm sure bigotry is not limited to religious sects. I am also prone to bouts of bigotry, try as I may to avoid it. But I do not try to justify my bigotry with Holy nonsense.
I was raised during a time when children were regularly beaten, whipped, belted and otherwise treated with less deference than dogs. I swore to myself then that I would never treat my own children like that, and I kept my promise. I've never had to beat my daughter, and only occasionally did I have to raise my voice. Perhaps if I'd had boys I might feel differently, but certainly, under any conditions, I cannot see any reason to harm females, children or adult. And certainly not under the auspices of religious belief.
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