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Voiceless Women: The Stoning of....


Society & Culture  (tags: abuse, corruption, culture, murder, law, religion, politics, rights, violence, women )

Debra
- 151 days ago - christianitytoday.com
Based on a true story..... this film depicts how Soraya's abusive husband, Ali, wanted out of their 20-year marriage so that he could wed a 14-year-old girl. Ali uses blackmail, Islamic law, and "men have all the rights" to turn a small town against...
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Debra Holliday (13)
Saturday July 4, 2009, 8:17 pm
The film's title gives away its ending, but the journey is the real point—especially as it illustrates the oppressive realities women face under more extreme forms of Islamic law, which dictate that they must not only prove men's guilt but also their own innocence, and which say they have no voice in the justice system and are subject to inhumane punishment.

 

Chaz Gaily Berlusconi (252)
Sunday July 5, 2009, 10:48 am
For the sake of their religion and traditions... these religious traditions bring in more and more bondage, Jesus actually warned about getting caught up in all of these... as we can see it brings oppression and murder and shame... There is also no justice for these people to, and no freedom... I thnk God that I am free, free indeed.
 

Blue Bunting (855)
Sunday July 5, 2009, 10:52 am
Jesus didn't preach in enormous temples or cathedrals ... he never asked for money ...
 

Care For All Of Us (6)
Sunday July 12, 2009, 11:16 pm
I INVITE YOU ALL TO COME TO THE NEW AGENDA WEBSITE:

If you have a clear head and a kind heart. If you believe in seeking civil rights for women (and girls). If you want to achieve gender equality in the political, economic and social spheres. Point your passion towards this goal. Join The New Agenda (a non-partisan group for women’s rights). Women and men welcome.

Find The New Agenda here: http://thenewagenda.net/
 
Their wonderful blog is here: http://thenewagenda.net/blog/

 
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