that is correct. When Constantinople finally fell, the invading head Muslim wanted the King’s sons to rape them. When he refused, they were killed. Some of the high writings of the middle ages were written by homosexuals. Likewise, there has been a hidden man/boy sex acceptance among wealthier Muslims. The Taliban came to power with a promise of cleaning it up.
It’s strange to me that such vile traditions could develop “culturally”, taking into consideration that other cultures, such as the Aztecs who I believe were cannibals, typically stumbled upon their traditions through religion. Specifically… . Very odd.
Like Rome and Greece? Aztecs did human sacrifice, they weren’t systematically cannibals.It’s strange to me that such vile traditions could develop “culturally”, taking into consideration that other cultures, such as the Aztecs who I believe were cannibals, typically stumbled upon their traditions through religion. Specifically… . Very odd.
…or am I viewing ‘molestation’ through a culturally biased perspective?
The sultan had a special sarai, palace, everybody knew what is happening there…
Minor quibble: Aztec human sacrifice often did involve ritual cannibalism.
Yes, that is typical. islamic version of heaven not only includes youth girls for sex but young boys as well. Sex between men and boys is very common.
There is a reason I said systematically.
It was not common in Afghanistan prior to the Soviet invasion
You mean it wasn’t publicized prior to the Soviet invasion… The Soviets actually exposed it.
No, I mean in pencil skirts and rock ‘n’ roll Afghanistan, a nation that was quickly advancing into the bright modern era it was uncommon until the Soviets bombed Afghanistan into the stone age
And many more before them, apparently, at least according to the Wikipedia page on the practice.
Nevertheless, forbidden by the Qur’an and hadith.
what is on paper is their holy book is not what is widely practiced. likewise the Koran’s version of heaven includes young boys to enjoy as well as girls.
did you watch the Frontline episode on it? The is an endemic practice not just in the country but that whole area of the world. likewise the music these poor boys dance to is not rock and roll but their cultural music.
Like I said, I don’t doubt that. How many Catholics flout the Church’s teaching in Humane Vitae, for example?
I see Christian websites claiming this and Muslim websites denying it, e.g. “If Allah has forbidden homosexual relations between people in this life, it does not make sense that He would make it a reward in the Hereafter or allow it to be practiced,” and “when Allah Almighty promised companions to the believers in Paradise, He quite clearly and obviously promised female companions for the males and male companions for the females.” Regarding what the Qur’an means, I would generally regard Muslims as better interpreters than non-Muslims, much as I tend to regard Christians as better interpreters of the New Testament than non-Christians.
