Harsh punishments under Sharia are modern interpretations of an ancient tradition
- Written by Jessica Marglin, Associate Professor of Religion, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, one of the landmarks in Brunei. Brunei recently announced punishing gay sex by stoning offenders to death.AP Photo/Vincent ThianAfter Brunei introduced death by stoning for homosexuals under its Islamic law, or Sharia, the condemnation from human rights organizations and others was swift. Recently, the...
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