ailamos Posted April 20, 2010 This is too funny to keep to myself... Promiscuous women are responsible for earthquakes, a senior Iranian cleric has said. Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi told worshippers in Tehran last Friday that they had to stick to strict codes of modesty to protect themselves. "Many women who do not dress modestly lead young men astray and spread adultery in society which increases earthquakes," he said. Tens of thousands of people have died in Iran earthquakes in the last decade. Mr Sedighi was delivering a sermon on the need for a "general repentance" by Iranians. "What can we do to avoid being buried under the rubble? There is no other solution but to take refuge in religion and to adapt our lives to Islam's moral codes," he said. 'Disappoint God' Young Iranians sometimes push the boundaries of how they can dress, showing hair under their headscarves or wearing tight fitting clothes. Mr Sedighi also referred to violence following last year's elections, which occurred when thousands of - mostly young - Iranians protested against the result, as a "political earthquake". "Now if a natural earthquake hits Tehran, no one will be able to confront such a calamity but God's power, only God's power. So lets not disappoint God." More than 25,000 people died when a powerful earthquake hit the ancient town of Bam in 2003. Seismologists have warned that the Iranian capital Tehran is situated on a large number of tectonic fault lines and could be hit by a devastating quake soon. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said many of Tehran's 12 million inhabitants should relocate. There are plans to build a purpose built new capital near Qom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lois Lane Posted April 20, 2010 Nonsense! Makes you wonder if these cleric don't have any mental issues that have yet to be treated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolate and Honey Posted April 20, 2010 LMFO! Have you read Thousand Splendid Suns by the author of the Kite Runner? Amazing book. Anyhoo, anytime I hear about men blaming women for everything under the sun, I'm reminded of this quote in the book by Mariam's mom : like a compus needle, a man's accusing finger always find a woman. Remember that Mariam." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gheelle.T Posted April 20, 2010 ^You too confused the hell of me, why are you having the same av on display? See what you did to me now On serious note though, it's not only the Muslim clerics/men that say the weirdest things and blame woman for all sort of human ails. I have seen priest in Haiti and in part of Africa doing the same. Pat Robinson blames homos on all things bad. Our muslin clerics need to upgrade their game and come up with some sophistication, this consistent accusation is getting old and cliche! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolate and Honey Posted April 20, 2010 LOL! Sowie. If it is any consolation, I had the Avatar first!! I've heard Christian men who do the same; blame America's financial situation on women shouldering men in the workforce. But the difference is they dont quoate the Bible. Yeah, so nothing new there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted April 20, 2010 Ailamos, what do you normally search in Google in order to get this kind of theology oriented articles, you quite addicted to such articles don't you! Rest of your topics include: Egypt's anxious Copts 'await next catastrophe US says Europe is biased against Muslims Is English law related to Muslim law? History of the Devil A Secular Somali State? British Muslims demand apology and many others! Maybe you are looking for the truth, and hopefully one day you will see the light Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lois Lane Posted April 20, 2010 Ha Ha Ha C&H!! I had this avatar way before, try 3 years before you But I can share:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peasant Posted April 20, 2010 ^ So you two are going to fight over an avatars, no wonder why you are being accused of causing earthquakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Serenity- Posted April 20, 2010 Why cant it be the opposite - male nudity causes siesmic movememt? Is that unthinkable? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANWAR Posted April 20, 2010 I support the Iranian cleric because he is telling the truth!! Many women in Tehran and other major cities in Iran has ignored the rules of Sharia law, and has instead dressed in pants, tight-fitting jackets and loose shawls. This go against the law THIS IS WHAT HE WANT IRANIAN WOMEN TO DRESS LIKE NOT THIS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lois Lane Posted April 21, 2010 ^^ So following this logic a simple change of attire can keep natural catastrophes away? mmm how delusional Peasant: Us women fight? Never. We discuss walaal Serenity: I totally agree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B Posted April 21, 2010 Originally posted by -Serenity-: Why cant it be the opposite - male nudity causes siesmic movememt? Is that unthinkable? ewwwwww you have some funny ideas brov! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ailamos Posted April 21, 2010 Originally posted by nuune: Ailamos , what do you normally search in Google in order to get this kind of theology oriented articles, you quite addicted to such articles don't you! Rest of your topics include: Egypt's anxious Copts 'await next catastrophe US says Europe is biased against Muslims Is English law related to Muslim law? History of the Devil A Secular Somali State? British Muslims demand apology and many others! Maybe you are looking for the truth, and hopefully one day you will see the light maybe I'm already basking in the light? ... I suppose I post such stuff because I think it might be of general interest to some in the forum... if I did post stuff on the latest research article or news post that I found cool then I don't think anyone would be interested... here are other posts I found really interesting today: Challenging China in rare earth mining Europe finds clean energy in trash, US lags Google reveals government data requests and censorship Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites