On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:23:08 -0800 (PST), [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In a message dated 1/26/2005 11:20:51 AM Central Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > But at the same time I certainly am in favor of efforts to protect > children from exploitation. And I think a totally reasonable way to > protect children in 2005 is to pass statutory rape laws, with certain > age cut-offs even though the exact numbers might be somewhat > arbitrary. > Which is an excellent reason for changing social laws, no? >
Which social laws? I don't think the Bible or the Quran given minimum ages for marriage. Like I said elsewhere its not a question of absolute morality. The ordinary laws passed by current legislative bodies are certainly subject to change and aren't meant to last forever. Peace Gilberto "My people are hydroponic" __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[email protected] To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, use subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:[email protected] Web - http://list.jccc.edu/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.edu/bahai-st Public - http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist Old Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
