Imams issue fatwa against honour killings

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

Yes, I think at least various parts of it did.
Good thing, right?

Sorry, I meant to add to your argument, instead out came off sounding against it

[Cowperson]

Originally Posted by nik-

I think it's sad that Imams telling their congregation to not choke their women to death might actually be helpful.

It's a pretty sad state of affairs when a culture needs a religious leader to tell its men not to kill their wives and daughters over perceived slights.

That's not a culture worth preserving or saving.

Cowperson

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Cowperson

It's a pretty sad state of affairs when a culture needs a religious leader to tell its men not to kill their wives and daughters over perceived slights.

That's not a culture worth preserving or saving.

Cowperson

Come on Cowperson. There are many things about the Afghan culture worth preserving. While the rates of ridiculous behavior are higher there, it is shortsighted to believe that any culture is static. Where would be be without pagmina afghans?

[SeeBass]

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[Brotato]

Originally Posted by Cowperson

It's a pretty sad state of affairs when a culture needs a religious leader to tell its men not to kill their wives and daughters over perceived slights.

That's not a culture worth preserving or saving.

Cowperson

Agreed. That culture needs to be removed from the world sooner rather than later.

[Brotato]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

Come on Cowperson. There are many things about the Afghan culture worth preserving. While the rates of ridiculous behavior are higher there, it is shortsighted to believe that any culture is static. Where would be be without pagmina afghans?

I also agree with the good doctor - we would never have this gem (please see about 1:30 to 1:45):