Asked about executions of homosexuals in Iran, Ahmadinejad said the judiciary system executed violent criminals and high-level drug dealers, comparing them to microbes eliminated through medical treatment. Pressed specifically about punishment of homosexuals, he said: "In Iran we don't have homosexuals like in your country."
2007-09-24 11:17:00 · 17 answers · asked by juniorramos1974 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They are alike. If they could, they would execute all the heterosexuals committing homosexual acts.
2007-09-24 11:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Humanity is really no different concerning one's propensity towards immoral behavior, anywhere in the world. And, I'm sure much of what goes on in Iran is denied (i.e., Ahmadinejad's denial of the existence of homosexuals in Iran reminds me of the times when pastors of particular local churches in my area saying the same thing about their congregation. It's seen as just easier to deal with by saying there's no problem. Of course, it's foolish to think that way.)
However, Iran is under Shariah Law which means that everyone in the country must obey Islamic religious civil law. It is one religious institution, in their case the Shiite Islamic ecclesiastical authority (the Mullahs), that dictate how Iranians are to live by Shariah law. This is comparable to Medieval times in Europe when the church dictated civil law. This is quite different from how our forefathers set up government here in America, where there is no church authority that rules, although their intent was certainly for the influences of the Judeo-Christian ethic to be found in our laws, but as a result of democratic legislative process, not in a church authorititarian and dictatorial manner. This process inherently would preclude any death penalty for sexual conduct, let alone any other besides murder and treason. Our Judeo-Christian heritage is not as evident in our laws today as during the establishment of our great democracy. It is what made our country so great, this healthy balance between the virtue of upholding individual rights and upholding morality based on a religious standard. Yes, their were laws against homosexual conduct called "sodomy laws", but they didn't involve any severe penalties, mostly payment of a fine for a violation. They were mostly ignored, just as the law against adultery and heterosexual fornication was. But, today, most Americans see individual human rights as having more importance as an ingredient to maintain a healthy society than morality.
So, there's a big, big difference. Our culture has been influenced mostly by evangelical Christianity, which means that even though moral law of the Ten Commandements influenced legislation during our first 200 years as a nation, tolerance, respect for the individual as made in the image of God, mercy and grace were also. You don't find this in Shariah law.
2007-09-25 19:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by Tom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually in Iran homosexuality under certain circumstances is very common and an accepted tho not acknowledged part of their society. they just don't look at it the same way we do. my best friend is Iranian so i have learned a lot about their culture. and i can tell you it is f***ed up! another good example is adultery and sex outside of marriage. adultery is rampant in Iran. i don't want to write a long answer here so i will leave it to you to ponder this, in a society where women are repressed to the point of public beatings, treated as belongings, but thought of as precious and valuable, then homosexuality and adultery have to exist abundantly within their society.
2007-09-24 19:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by jsyco1558 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He said that Iran doesn't have homosexuals.
I don't know of any Christian who denies that there are homosexuals in our country.
god bless
2007-09-24 18:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by happy pilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That man is nothing more than a talking head for the religious Ayatollah... he is nothing. There is someone else "behind the curtain" in Iran.
2007-09-24 18:22:41 · answer #5 · answered by Ũniνέгsäl Рдnтsthέisт™ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You just answered your own question. Christians don't say anything like that. We think homosexuality is a sin. We don't deny that people commit that sin, nor do we stone them to death.
2007-09-24 23:33:00 · answer #6 · answered by Mia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we don't have a legal punishment for homosexuality. Why do you think A-jad claims there are no homos in Iran?
2007-09-24 18:21:22 · answer #7 · answered by Dan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Suspension of disbelief, anyone? Are you so naive not to recognize when the man is lying through his bad teeth? What's different about our Christian society (if you can call it that) is that we don't routinely torture and kill homosexuals, Christians and Jews and anyone who disagrees with our version of reality.
2007-09-24 18:25:54 · answer #8 · answered by Paulie D 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you think they actually kill them for being gay?
Perhaps that's why they don't have any.
I do hope that is not the case.
But, by all means, I don't think they are like Christians in our society. American Christians don't want to kill them. I think your assumption is a little exaggerated.
2007-09-24 18:26:46 · answer #9 · answered by Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're a pure idiot. That a**hole stood in front a banner that said "Death To America" before he got on a plane to come to Columbia University as a "distinguished" speaker. And you havde the nerve to make that comparison, you little weasel? I hope someone blows his freakin' head off. Ya, ya: That isn't too Christian of me, but I'm human too, and an AMERICAN, and I want to see that b*stard get nuked.
2007-09-24 18:21:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
today at new york some of the people gathered to protest against him had this banner that said: "we refuse to choose between Islamic fundamentalism and American imperialism"... i totally agree with that.
2007-09-24 18:21:53 · answer #11 · answered by Sir Alex 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋