Ignoring that you've decided that 'WhyIslam' is an unbiased source of information, you haven't answered my question.
I said, "Tell me how the Cairo Declaration (that reaffirms Sharia law and its inherent gender inequality) doesn't restrict women's rights?". So, tell me.
If you can't (as I suspect you can't (since Sharia
does restrict womens rights)), then you'll just have to integrate this newfound knowledge in your outlook on Sharia. Whatever you do, don't just block it out of your mind and argue on anyways. We don't need another Pig.
edit:
You, and a few others here, also need to recognise that there's a difference between
intent and
result. You can make your arguments that Islam is great because the scripture says it is, but that flies in the face of reality - it doesn't reflect the current result of its intentions. Scripture can say that women are equal, but if women can't leave the house without permission, or seek employment without permission, then women aren't really equal, are they? There's a difference between what it
tries to do and what it
actually does.
I also want to counter this bit of ignorance;
Originally Posted by
Augans
The women in most cases have chosen to be treated with "inequality" by themselves. It's their own religion and it's up to them whether they believe in a certain God and follow by his/her moral standards and religious laws.
Apostates (people that renounce their religion) under Sharia law can be punished with death.
Last edited by Ele; Jan 13, 2015 at 10:10 AM.