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THE QUESTION
Religion and Domestic Violence
American Muslim leaders have been quick to condemn the beheading of a woman by her Muslim husband in Buffalo, saying it has nothing to do with religion. Is there a connection between religion and domestic violence?
Posted by
Sally Quinn and Jon Meacham on February 25, 2009 12:04 AM
FROM THE PANEL
Domestic Violence More About Culture Than Religion
Domestic violence has little to do with religions and far more to do with culture and the degree to which violence is acceptable either in the home or in wider society.
Posted by Julia Neuberger, on March 3, 2009 10:41 AM
Aasiya Zubair Hassan, Domestic Violence and Islam
To be sure, domestic violence is indeed against the teachings of Islam, and murder of family members is especially repugnant. It is fact, nonetheless, that the Qur'an and hadith have been used to foster a culture of patriarchy so absolute that many Muslim men perceive it as their right to expect abject obedience from their wives.
Posted by Pamela K. Taylor, on February 27, 2009 10:27 AM
Turning the Tragedy of Aasiya Zubair Hassan into Action
Certain passages of the Holy Qur'an have been misunderstood and manipulated to justify domestic violence. In response to the Aasiya Zubair murder specifically, Muslim leaders are offering the strongest condemnations of this abuse of Islam.
Posted by Daisy Khan, on February 27, 2009 9:11 AM
Patriarchal Religion, Domestic Violence And A Beheading In Buffalo
I'm curious about whether Ms. Pappas, from a feminist perspective, or various imams, from a Muslim religious perspective, think that beheading your wife is any more or less of a crime if a man is not religiously motivated.
Posted by Susan Jacoby, on February 27, 2009 7:42 AM
God's Batterers: When Religion Subordinates Women, Violence Follows
The primary connection between religion and domestic violence is religiously sanctioned subordination of women.Christian sanction for domestic violence is deeply rooted in our religious tradition.
Posted by Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, on February 27, 2009 6:01 AM
On the Abuse of Good Institutions
We cannot create a powerful and beautiful institution without creating vulnerable spots that the wicked will exploit. Sadly, the very ideals of marriage have caused many to forget those necessary checks and balances to married love that exist in a healthy society.
Posted by John Mark Reynolds, on February 27, 2009 5:53 AM
Religion Can, Should Help Decrease Domestic Violence
Religious leaders and institutions have a special responsibility to to speak out clearly against all forms of domestic violence, take steps to educate the members of their faith communities, and work with civil authorities to protect the abused.
Posted by Kenneth E. Bowers, on February 27, 2009 4:37 AM
Wife-Beating, Wife-Beheading and the Qur'an
I've seen no poll indicating, in cases of domestic violence, the presence or absence of religion as factor.
Posted by Willis E. Elliott, on February 27, 2009 12:04 AM
Muslim Leaders Condemn Beheading of Woman
We Christians have much to repent of in the way women have been treated and unfortunately the abuse of women by various parts of the Christian Church still goes on today - to our great shame.
Posted by John Shelby Spong, on February 26, 2009 3:05 PM
Religion, Violence and My Murdered Friend
If Aasiyah had been shot numerous times with a family-owned gun, it would be appropriate to discuss the problems associated with the prevalence of guns in American culture. Given that her death reflects a specific set of religious and cultural issues within Islam, it is appropriate to examine those.
Posted by Brad Hirschfield, on February 25, 2009 6:36 AM
Violence Against Innocents Never Justified
The despicable and depraved act of one Muslim is not worthy of serious comment in a religious context.
Posted by Charles "Chuck" Colson, on February 25, 2009 4:50 AM
A Universal and Shameful Connection
Religion and domestic violence have, unfortunately, not been strangers to each other.
Posted by Arthur Waskow, on February 25, 2009 4:13 AM
Using Religion to Justify Violence is Always Wrong
Violence is justified by priests in all religions by misinterpreting and/or misunderstanding a philosophy. Added to this is the tragedy that that we approach religion dogmatically
Posted by Arun Gandhi, on February 25, 2009 12:03 AM
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