-Removed-Yes. And I didn't say the US was a religious state with religious police and a punitive death code that demands a life for rejecting Islam or any religion.
Now try and answer the questions asked instead of always getting upset then avoiding them. Even if I am a pretentiuos prick, you should be able to answer my questions if you have a genuine case to make.
-Removed-Is this relevant to the questions I asked, or to the OP? If it is, why wasn't it in the OP?
What is the US's view on witchcraft? Do you know any other countries that make it a crime? I know for a fact that Zambia, which calls itself a 'Christian nation' regularly sees people murdered who are accused of witchcraft, although I don't know what the legal standing is.
-Removed-You clearly misunderstood my point.
Your OP states that there were 10 executions in Saudi in the last week. What conclusion did you want us to draw from that statement?
I have demonstrated that if the US had 10 executions in the same time period, you yourself would not have concluded that:
a) Christianity is to blame.
b) That the US is not a peaceful nation.
c) That the fact of the execution is horrific or a demonstration that there is something seriously wrong with the society in question.
I do not dispute that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is despicable. I do dispute that your OP demonstrates that and I do dispute the apparent claim that this demonstrates that Islam is not a religion of peace. (I do not think it is, but your OP fails to demonstrate it).
I also believe we can find plenty of Christian nations with similarly despicable laws. (Uganda and its anti gay laws that were pushed by American Christians comes to mind).
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Originally posted by twhiteheadThe US kills prisoners who have been found guilty of murder. The thinking is if you take a like you should lose your own.
Oh of course you don't wan't to address my point, because you know it will make you look bad.
You seem to be claiming that capital punishment is not typical in a peaceful society. So, tell us whether you think the US is a peaceful society and whether or not they have capital punishment.
If I have interpreted your OP wrong, then explain where I have ...[text shortened]... ed speech rather than openly stating their case because they know their case is on shaky ground.
In Islam, women are without any real representation. They are abused, oppressed, and without any form of justice.
You may disagree with the eye for an eye approach to justice, but it is leaps and bound better than what goes on in Islam.
The comparison is apples and oranges.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI don't think divegeester was referring to any "truth" in what you said per se, I think it was more a reaction to your pompous passive aggressive posturing. You do it quite deliberately, it seems, so you should perhaps roll with the banter.
Sometimes Truth stings. I'll respect your wish until such time as you re-open the door you've just closed.