Yes! Blame the promiscuous Women for the Earthquakes

kennyc · 04-20-2010, 07:53 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8631775.stm

Promiscuous women are responsible for earthquakes, a senior Iranian cleric has said.

Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi told worshippers in Tehran last Friday that they had to stick to strict codes of modesty to protect themselves.

"Many women who do not dress modestly lead young men astray and spread adultery in society which increases earthquakes," he said.

Tens of thousands of people have died in Iran earthquakes in the last decade.

Mr Sedighi was delivering a sermon on the need for a "general repentance" by Iranians.

"What can we do to avoid being buried under the rubble? There is no other solution but to take refuge in religion and to adapt our lives to Islam's moral codes," he said.

'Disappoint God'

Young Iranians sometimes push the boundaries of how they can dress, showing hair under their headscarves or wearing tight fitting clothes.

Mr Sedighi also referred to violence following last year's elections, which occurred when thousands of - mostly young - Iranians protested against the result, as a "political earthquake".

"Now if a natural earthquake hits Tehran, no one will be able to confront such a calamity but God's power, only God's power. So lets not disappoint God."

More than 25,000 people died when a powerful earthquake hit the ancient town of Bam in 2003.

Seismologists have warned that the Iranian capital Tehran is situated on a large number of tectonic fault lines and could be hit by a devastating quake soon.

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said many of Tehran's 12 million inhabitants should relocate.

There are plans to build a purpose built new capital near Qom.

Sparrow · 04-20-2010, 07:56 AM

I guess you are more likely to feel the earth move with a promiscuous personage.

TGS · 04-20-2010, 08:01 AM

I'm as much against cultural chauvinism as the next wishy-washy liberal pinko, but crap is crap in any culture

kennyc · 04-20-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

I guess you are more likely to feel the earth move with a promiscuous personage.

Apparently so according to Sedighi.

ardeegee · 04-20-2010, 08:12 AM

I was just about to post this in the science literacy thread, emphasizing my pride that some of today's youth do still care about science.

Keep fighting the good fight, noble boobies! (wiping a tear from my eye)

FlorenceArt · 04-20-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardeegee

I was just about to post this in the science literacy thread, emphasizing my pride that some of today's youth do still care about science.

Keep fighting the good fight, noble boobies! (wiping a tear from my eye)

Very moving. The scientific spirit is not dead, yay! I'd offer my help, but I'm pretty sure my boobquake would never register on the Richter scale

dsvick · 04-20-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ardeegee

I was just about to post this in the science literacy thread, emphasizing my pride that some of today's youth do still care about science.

Keep fighting the good fight, noble boobies! (wiping a tear from my eye)

The lengths to which some people are willing to go to promote sound, fundamental, well grounded scientific progress is a testament to their selflessness.

Their sacrifice will not go in vane I tell you, I will be sure to not only pass her plan on to as many females as I can find, but to take part, as much as possible, and ensure that as many of the immodestly dressed ladies are seen by me as possible.

Thanks ardeegee, I'd never have known of this great scientific endeavor without you.

beppe · 04-20-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

I guess you are more likely to feel the earth move with a promiscuous personage.

In the For Whom The Bell Tolls tradition, I hope.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 04-20-2010, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparrow

I guess you are more likely to feel the earth move with a promiscuous personage.

Because if not... you must be doing something wrong...

kindlekitten · 04-20-2010, 09:31 AM

I saw that and wondered why the greater Seattle area was not in a shambles as I have lived here about 15 years now. only two damage causing quakes in that amount of time. so much for that thesis!

poohbear_nc · 04-20-2010, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I saw that and wondered why the greater Seattle area was not in a shambles as I have lived here about 15 years now. only two damage causing quakes in that amount of time. so much for that thesis!

Are you implying that if we airlifted you to Iran, we could expect its imminent destruction?

kindlekitten · 04-20-2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Are you implying that if we airlifted you to Iran, we could expect its imminent destruction?

I'm SAYING that I've already discounted the theory!

poohbear_nc · 04-20-2010, 09:59 AM

damn - you could have been the new model of IED!

Steven Lyle Jordan · 04-20-2010, 10:06 AM

Okay, all seriousness aside, we need to organize ourselves to find these geologically-destabilizing women ASAP! (If for no other reason, so they can pass on their skills to others. There's got to be a good 3 seasons of reality-show material in that.)

dsvick · 04-20-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I'm SAYING that I've already discounted the theory!

Either that or you're not nearly as bad as you think. Next time I'm in Seattle I'll let you know and we can do some ... errr research, yea, that's it research.

04-20-2010, 07:53 AM	#1
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	Yes! Blame the promiscuous Women for the Earthquakes http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8631775.stm Promiscuous women are responsible for earthquakes, a senior Iranian cleric has said. Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi told worshippers in Tehran last Friday that they had to stick to strict codes of modesty to protect themselves. "Many women who do not dress modestly lead young men astray and spread adultery in society which increases earthquakes," he said. Tens of thousands of people have died in Iran earthquakes in the last decade. Mr Sedighi was delivering a sermon on the need for a "general repentance" by Iranians. "What can we do to avoid being buried under the rubble? There is no other solution but to take refuge in religion and to adapt our lives to Islam's moral codes," he said. 'Disappoint God' Young Iranians sometimes push the boundaries of how they can dress, showing hair under their headscarves or wearing tight fitting clothes. Mr Sedighi also referred to violence following last year's elections, which occurred when thousands of - mostly young - Iranians protested against the result, as a "political earthquake". "Now if a natural earthquake hits Tehran, no one will be able to confront such a calamity but God's power, only God's power. So lets not disappoint God." More than 25,000 people died when a powerful earthquake hit the ancient town of Bam in 2003. Seismologists have warned that the Iranian capital Tehran is situated on a large number of tectonic fault lines and could be hit by a devastating quake soon. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said many of Tehran's 12 million inhabitants should relocate. There are plans to build a purpose built new capital near Qom.

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Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,395 Karma: 1358132 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	I guess you are more likely to feel the earth move with a promiscuous personage.

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TGS Country Member Posts: 9,058 Karma: 7676767 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Liseuse: Irex DR800. PRS 505 in the house, and the missus has an iPad.	I'm as much against cultural chauvinism as the next wishy-washy liberal pinko, but crap is crap in any culture

04-20-2010, 08:12 AM	#5
ardeegee Maratus speciosus butt Posts: 3,292 Karma: 1162698 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-350	I was just about to post this in the science literacy thread, emphasizing my pride that some of today's youth do still care about science. Keep fighting the good fight, noble boobies! (wiping a tear from my eye)

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kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I saw that and wondered why the greater Seattle area was not in a shambles as I have lived here about 15 years now. only two damage causing quakes in that amount of time. so much for that thesis!

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poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 64,188 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	damn - you could have been the new model of IED!

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Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	Okay, all seriousness aside, we need to organize ourselves to find these geologically-destabilizing women ASAP! (If for no other reason, so they can pass on their skills to others. There's got to be a good 3 seasons of reality-show material in that.)