200 lashes for rape victim - question to all muslims?

Question

Can anyone in their right mind say "that's what the sharia law says"?

How on earth can laws made in 7th century be applied to modern day society? What is wrong in a woman being seen with a male who is not her relative? Can somebody answer with some amount of logic (without quoting suras)?

I'm a socialist and sympathetic to many causes like the Palestine, but incidents like these make me believe that Islam can bring nothing but horrible things to our society

Answer 1

I can't provide a logical response to these questions, because the issue isn't logical.

I want to extend this question, however, to the fact that these are Saudis, same as were the men who were said to have flown planes into our skyscrapers. The question is why people think that our so-called enemy is in Iraq.

I also want to advise caution in generalizing this headline to an entire religion. Because in the end, this is the same brand of sweeping generalizations that convince some men and women to become terrorists.

Answer 2

I hear what you are saying. Those people are extremists and unfortunately are giving islam a bad name.

I know that if a woman gets raped a man in her family(always a male family member) is obligated to do an honor killing to protect their family's name. How on earth can someone punish someone for being taken advantage of in that way.