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To: Neeka who wrote (1948)10/2/2001 5:34:01 AM
From: frankw1900  Respond to of 281500
 
moenmac: This article still didn't attempt to explain the fear and loathing that Islam created against women. That question begs an answer. I
hope to come to a better understanding about those beliefs through this thread and the new one created by Addi.


Yes, it's an odd, disgusting thing. Fundamentalists treatment of women has long roots. You might look at this:

muslim-canada.org

And Fatima Mernissi:The Veil and the Male Elite: A Feminist Interpretation of Women's Rights in Islam