"Virginity Repairs" and the Religion of Peace

wilthrill · 11-15-2007, 08:09 AM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...0&in_a_source=

Yeah, I know. I looked at the title and said, "what in the hell are they talking about?"

Well apparently the muslims have figured out a way to "fix" non-virgin women. The operation started in the middle east about 18 years ago.

from the article:
Dr Magdy Hend, consultant gynaecologist at the Regency Clinic, Harley Street, London, who started hymen reconstruction more than 18 years ago in the Middle East and the Gulf, said: "In some cultures they like to see that the women will bleed on the wedding night. If the wife or bride is not a virgin, it is a big shame on the family.....

The operation can involve suturing of a tear in the hymen, such as might be caused by sexual assault, to help healing.

But it can also be conducted as a purely cosmetic procedure. A membrane is constructed, sometimes including a capsule of an artificial blood-like substance.

This operation is intended to be performed within a few days before an intended marriage.

The trend has been condemned by critics as a sign of social regression driven by Islamic fundamentalists. Some countries have made hymen reconstruction operations illegal."

Oh, and did I mention, British TAXPAYERS are picking up the tab!!!!

OK some of you medical people are there any ETHICAL concerns here? I mean we do have purely cosmetic surgery done in this country ad nauseum. But given Islam's HORRIBLE record on women's rights, I have to wonder how many of these women REALLY wanted the surgery versus how many were pressured by their 7th century men to have it.

Oh, and ps to muslim men, you do know that a simple cosmetic surgery really DOESN'T erase years of being (as you would say) a WHORE??? I mean hell Brittany Spears could have the surgery.

Mikael · 11-26-2007, 08:57 PM

This is not just the Muslim world. It's an ancient tradition for the bloodied sheets of a newly wed couple to be displayed the day after the honeymoon. I wouldn't say Islam is a progressive religion by any means, though.

Lerxstcat · 11-27-2007, 09:02 AM

Muslim men just need to feel that they're drawing blood as often as possible... and no I don't mean ALL... just the pricks!

wilthrill · 11-30-2007, 07:24 AM

Mikael ancient traditions aside, these operations originated in and are taking place in the MUSLIM world.

I know of NO OTHER RELIGION that encourages these operations. Perhaps you'd be kind enough to inform us of some that do????

11-15-2007, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
wilthrill Band Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 825 Rep Power: 46	"Virginity Repairs" and the Religion of Peace http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...0&in_a_source= Yeah, I know. I looked at the title and said, "what in the hell are they talking about?" Well apparently the muslims have figured out a way to "fix" non-virgin women. The operation started in the middle east about 18 years ago. from the article: Dr Magdy Hend, consultant gynaecologist at the Regency Clinic, Harley Street, London, who started hymen reconstruction more than 18 years ago in the Middle East and the Gulf, said: "In some cultures they like to see that the women will bleed on the wedding night. If the wife or bride is not a virgin, it is a big shame on the family..... The operation can involve suturing of a tear in the hymen, such as might be caused by sexual assault, to help healing. But it can also be conducted as a purely cosmetic procedure. A membrane is constructed, sometimes including a capsule of an artificial blood-like substance. This operation is intended to be performed within a few days before an intended marriage. The trend has been condemned by critics as a sign of social regression driven by Islamic fundamentalists. Some countries have made hymen reconstruction operations illegal." Oh, and did I mention, British TAXPAYERS are picking up the tab!!!! OK some of you medical people are there any ETHICAL concerns here? I mean we do have purely cosmetic surgery done in this country ad nauseum. But given Islam's HORRIBLE record on women's rights, I have to wonder how many of these women REALLY wanted the surgery versus how many were pressured by their 7th century men to have it. Oh, and ps to muslim men, you do know that a simple cosmetic surgery really DOESN'T erase years of being (as you would say) a WHORE??? I mean hell Brittany Spears could have the surgery. Last edited by wilthrill; 11-15-2007 at 08:12 AM.

11-26-2007, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mikael Band Member Band Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Down In a Hole Posts: 905 Rep Power: 45	This is not just the Muslim world. It's an ancient tradition for the bloodied sheets of a newly wed couple to be displayed the day after the honeymoon. I wouldn't say Islam is a progressive religion by any means, though. __________________ I just saved a ton of money on car insurance by switching to no car insurance!!! www.myspace.com/13468360

11-27-2007, 09:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lerxstcat Band Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 531 Rep Power: 25	Muslim men just need to feel that they're drawing blood as often as possible... and no I don't mean ALL... just the pricks!

11-30-2007, 07:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
wilthrill Band Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 825 Rep Power: 46	Mikael ancient traditions aside, these operations originated in and are taking place in the MUSLIM world. I know of NO OTHER RELIGION that encourages these operations. Perhaps you'd be kind enough to inform us of some that do????