Considering marriage in Islam is often just a "contract" between the man and his wife/wives, and sometimes those marriages are only temporary, should they be legally recognized?
Especially considering polygamy is illegal in the US, how can any government, Federal or State, give recognition to such "marriages"?
In these "contracts" the Muslim woman essentially gives up all her rights. She doesn't need to be present for a wedding or a divorce, and adultry commited by the man is not considered grounds for divorce on the woman's part. In fact, in Islam a married woman cannot technically be raped, she must have sex with the husband whenever he wants it.
To top it off, there is no age limit in Islam for marriage. It is perfectly legal to marry under-aged girls. Their great Prophet, Muhammed, in fact married a 6-year old.
Islamic Law of Marriage
Is this what liberals will be pressing for once they get "gay marriage" fully recognized?
Especially considering polygamy is illegal in the US, how can any government, Federal or State, give recognition to such "marriages"?
In these "contracts" the Muslim woman essentially gives up all her rights. She doesn't need to be present for a wedding or a divorce, and adultry commited by the man is not considered grounds for divorce on the woman's part. In fact, in Islam a married woman cannot technically be raped, she must have sex with the husband whenever he wants it.
To top it off, there is no age limit in Islam for marriage. It is perfectly legal to marry under-aged girls. Their great Prophet, Muhammed, in fact married a 6-year old.
Islamic Law of Marriage
Is this what liberals will be pressing for once they get "gay marriage" fully recognized?