09-19-2003, 07:47 PM
Quote:<i>Originally posted by SisterJennifer </i><b>You can conclude that I disagee with the ruling. They do not have the proper evidence against this women to carry out this sentance. Yes, I very strongly disagee. The problem is not with Islamic fundamentals. If they were using them, this would not be happening.</b>You are not exactly condeming the punishment though, are you ? You have not said that you disagree with stoning someone to death for a sin. And that Jennifer, is scary.
Quote:<i>Originally posted by SisterJennifer </i><b></b>Is there a theme beginning to emerge regarding religious leaders then ?
If someone wants to be gay, that's their choice, and I really don't care. However, they do not belong in the position of Bishop. Or are they just following the 'Do as I say, not as I do' approach? How can he preach that being gay is forbidden in the Bible and be openly gay. That is hypocrisy no matter how you look at it. Jesus warns in the Bible about these people, especially those in position of authority, such as a Bishop.
Quote:<i>Originally posted by SisterJennifer </i><b></b>That's a bit vague and ambiguous is it not ? My understanding was that he married her at 6 and the marriage was consumated when she was 9. Is that not what is recorded in the Qu'ran ?
Yes, and the marrige was not consumated until she reached puberty. Something that was also commonly practiced by people of the Christian and Jewish faiths of that time.
Not that this adds anything to what I am talking about which is punishments in Islam.
Quote:<i>Originally posted by SisterJennifer </i><b></b>Who is doing the judging though ?
Islam teaches that you are judged according to your knowledge. If you obtain knowledge, and reject it that is one thing. If you have never recieved any knowledge, how can you be judged according to something you do not know?
Quote:<i>Originally posted by SisterJennifer </i><b></b>I've often thought about it but I just don't want to pitch up at a mosque. I have actually stopped attending religous ceremonies. Weddings, christenings etc at places of worship. At least for now. I have never attended a Muslim ceremony, the only Muslims I knew (one of them died) never really attended mosques for prayer other than special occasions. One guy had me fasting at ramadan just to keep up. I lasted a day ! He lasted about a week !
No, that is not my intention- you mistook me. I was merely saying that something like this may be interesting or beneficial for you. One on one dialoge, in my opinion, can be a very useful thing for all parties. We do this often, and I always enjoy it. I thought you might too.
Well, take care.
Jennifer