25 Aug 08
Has anyone seen this? I read it in a Swedish paper and can't be arsed to
look up an English version of the article:
http://www.aftonbladet.se/kvinna/article3171576.ab
It says that an eight year old girl has been given away in marriage to a
50 year old man by her father. Now, the mother wants the girl (who
apparently didn't know about it) to be given a divorce, but the father
refuses. So it's a court matter now.
This is shocking in itself, but according to this article there are - maybe
you should hold on to something now - go on - I'll wait - ok, there are
51 - (Fifty one! That's five times ten and one more.) - MILLION
married little girls in the world today!!! (We have to assume against their
will, because how can a little girl possibly make that kind of decision
for herself?)
😲
🙄😲
What the hell!?.
The debate? Should the girl be granted divorce? I say: No. When a
person (aware of it or not) has entered into holy matrimony, it is a
sacred union under God Itself, and it can be resolved by no one but It.
Extreme religion is our friend, by the way. In case you thought
otherwise.
25 Aug 08
Originally posted by JigtieThat is child abuse and discusting behaviour.
Has anyone seen this? I read it in a Swedish paper and can't be arsed to
look up an English version of the article:
http://www.aftonbladet.se/kvinna/article3171576.ab
It says that an eight year old girl has been given away in marriage to a
50 year old man by her father. Now, the mother wants the girl (who
apparently didn't know about it) to be giv ...[text shortened]... t It.
Extreme religion is our friend, by the way. In case you thought
otherwise.
And no, you don't fool me there's no way yo agree with this 'marriage' continuing.
25 Aug 08
Originally posted by JigtieWell, if the law allows for a marriage like that, then the law should contemplate (a) how to nulify contravening cases, and (b) the path to revert them (if any).
Has anyone seen this? I read it in a Swedish paper and can't be arsed to
look up an English version of the article:
http://www.aftonbladet.se/kvinna/article3171576.ab
It says that an eight year old girl has been given away in marriage to a
50 year old man by her father. Now, the mother wants the girl (who
apparently didn't know about it) to be giv ...[text shortened]... t It.
Extreme religion is our friend, by the way. In case you thought
otherwise.
Which country is it?
25 Aug 08
Originally posted by JigtieI don't know what you're all upset for, this happens all the time in Arkansas.
Has anyone seen this? I read it in a Swedish paper and can't be arsed to
look up an English version of the article:
http://www.aftonbladet.se/kvinna/article3171576.ab
It says that an eight year old girl has been given away in marriage to a
50 year old man by her father. Now, the mother wants the girl (who
apparently didn't know about it) to be giv ...[text shortened]... t It.
Extreme religion is our friend, by the way. In case you thought
otherwise.
25 Aug 08
Originally posted by SeitseThe question is, should the court have the authority to put itself over the
Well, if the law allows for a marriage like that, then the law should contemplate (a) how to nulify contravening cases, and (b) the path to revert them (if any).
will of God? Clearly, this is God's will, or It would have struck these old
geezers down with a lightning bolt or similar.
Another, less interesting question is: "Why would a 50 year old man
even think about marrying a little girl?" Is it because he's got some truly
disturbing urges, or because he thinks that a little girl can be "moulded"
to fit his own idea of a marriage? Perhaps both. In either case, if God
was half the being It claims to be, it should struck the geezer (and her
father) down.
I just remembered something. Isn't it part of all abramistic religions that
you punish people not because you're koo-koo angry them, but because
you love them; you want to put them on the path of righteousness so
that they can be saved? Right? So, in other words, God is making a clear
statement here. It doesn't love these old geezers. That's why their
actions are ignored.
Put your trust in God, for It always knows best. And bless this hideous
union. 😏
What? What about the girl? Obviously God loves her, why It's
putting her through her misery. All is well under the shining sun.
25 Aug 08
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Originally posted by JigtieThis poor little girl - god loves her alright. Otherwise this news wouldn't go worldwide in the press. God gives her a chance to escape her situation, god uses her as a means to save all other little girls in the same situation. It couldn't be gods intention that this is alright, could it? Then god would have silenced it totally. This is not the case.
What? What about the girl? Obviously God loves her, why It's
putting her through her misery. All is well under the shining sun.
Pedofiles of all religions, who act in the name of their religion - catolic, jewish, and whatever religion - go to hell, all of you! 😠
25 Aug 08
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Originally posted by JigtieChild marriages are less about 'urges' than they are about status and social 'insurance' for the parents. Also, your hint at this being the fault of Abrahamistic religions is also wrong. It was an unfortunate trait in most countries until the last century. India is perhaps the best known example, but even 19th century China was like that with many forced marriages and concubinage.
Another, less interesting question is: "Why would a 50 year old man even think about marrying a little girl?" Is it because he's got some truly disturbing urges, or because he thinks that a little girl can be "moulded" to fit his own idea of a marriage? Perhaps both. In either case, if God was half the being It claims to be, it should struck the geezer (and h ves her, why It's
putting her through her misery. All is well under the shining sun.
These countries have managed to use the rule of law to curb down the traditional practice, but so have most of the countries with Abrahamistic religions. It still remains present in many underdeveloped areas within these countries.
It's mostly about hardship and the possibility of starvation of families and very little about religion.
Edit - In case it wasn't clear, I obviously denounce the practice.
25 Aug 08
Originally posted by PalynkaExcellent argument there. Only it doesn't answer why a 50 year old man
Child marriages are less about 'urges' than they are about status and social 'insurance' for the parents. Also, your hint at this being the fault of Abrahamistic religions is also wrong. It was an unfortunate trait in most countries until the last century. India is perhaps the best known example, but even 19th century China was like that with many forced mar ...[text shortened]... ttle about religion.
Edit - In case it wasn't clear, I obviously denounce the practice.
would take an eight year old girl in "holy" matrimony. You say it's about
status and social 'insurance' for the parents, but what does it give the 50
year old man? In this case we obviously don't know, because none of the
presented articles would tell.
But I agree that it's an error to blame Abrahamistic religions, when clearly
this sort of thing takes place in other religions too. Quite right. I stand
corrected.