Stoned to death

[smokey the elder]

[sarcasm] They must have a very low crime rate in Iran if the cops have all this time to spend on being the fashion police. [/sarcasm].

I think both sides of the Muslim dress code debate have valid points. Clearly, Popcornbird is in favor of it and it's her choice. But the dress code issue seems to be kind of missing the whole point, IMO. To me it's superficial, and maybe less emphasis should be placed on it and more on the five pillars of Islam.

[Catty1]

LH - I agree with your distinction between Talmudic law and Christian law.

It seems, though, that many Christians do refer to 'Old Testament' quotes to justify quashing the rights of homosexuals and other groups.

I am no scholar, but I don't recall Christ being quoted as saying there was anything wrong with sex. As for adultery, he did use that 'sinless can cast the first stone'.

However, I think the NT came out against divorce, so folks may want to revert to Moses on that one.

[Lady's Human]

To quote a Rabbi who was having a discussion with a catholic friend in a greek restaurant run by an Egyptian Moslem with a hispanic cook:

What you call the Old Testament is MY book. Stay outta there, you'll get your feelings hurt!