Saudis sentence woman to death for WITCHCRAFT

stillajwexelder

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23162712

An extremely conservative ISLAMIC society does it again - a woman sentenced to death for WITCHCRAFT

Simon

Yes, thank god Christians have never tried, convicted or killed any witches eh ...

funkyderek

Simon:

Yes, thank god Christians have never tried, convicted or killed any witches eh ...

It's not a competition. Everybody knows that Christians used to kill "witches". And there would be outrage if they were doing it today. Which is the whole point. Accusing women of witchcraft is the sort of perverse backwardness that has long since disappeared from Western society. As we cannot change the past, there is little point railing against the horrific actions that took place in medieval Europe, but we can change what is happening right now in Saudi Arabia.

I don't see what point you're trying to make by continually pointing out that Christians were once as backward as Muslims are today. Are you saying that Muslims should be allowed to catch up in their own time? Should we perhaps allow them a crack at the Jews seeing as "we" did it for centuries, right up to a couple of generations ago? Or, do you allow that just maybe, by speaking up against the ridiculous medieval practices of Muslim states, we can help fast-track their journey to enlightenment with a minimum of pain and suffering?

R.Crusoe

They either get you dead alive or simply dead don't you think?

I'm amaaazed at how witchcraft is so full of cool people - unbelievable! Prior Dec 14 2007 I wouldnt give it a look!

My only gripe is those using 'harm' ideas for revenge! But many witches never do!! But hey JWs say taking your family away is 'holy' so 'angel of light' special tricks or what - evil swine!!

Sirona

Derek,

Excellent points, as always.

As for death for witches - well thank goodness they don't do that here. I'd be deader than a dead thing after its been dead for a decade. LOL

Sirona

BurnTheShips

They also like to stone the Devil when they Hajj to Mecca.

Apparently, the Devil usually wins.

2006: 345 die in a crush during a stone-throwing ritual

2004: 251 trampled to death in stampede 2003: 14 are crushed to death 2001: 35 die in stampede 1998: At least 118 trampled to death 1997: 343 pilgrims die and 1,500 injured in fire 1994: 270 killed in stampede 1990: 1,426 pilgrims killed in tunnel leading to holy sites 1987: 400 die as Saudi authorities confront pro-Iranian demonstration

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20060113/ai_n16010685

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/02/02/hajj.stampede/index.html

stillajwexelder

Yes happened in the 1600s in England - so Saudi society is about 3 1/2 centuries behind. Not good for the religion that is supposed to have superceded other religions and be the final revelation of God

AudeSapere

I don't have time to read the entire article but am I getting this right?? The men have issues so it must be because they have been bewitched by a woman?

The woman was accused of something and coerced to sign a document that she could not read. Later, when the case could not be proved, the men claim 'Witch!' and bring in a corroberator to aid their case. The other man had an impotency problem that could only be explained by having been bewitched by the same woman. And that's their proof. ???

Did I get that right??

-Aude.

AudeSapere

Duplicate.

Saudis sentence woman to death for WITCHCRAFT

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