He's just applying present-day standards to the arabs of old. Doubtless in 7th century Mecca it was socially acceptable to rape a nine-year-old girl. I mean, all the prophets were doing it...
24 posted on 08/31/2007 6:32:20 AM PDT by Max in Utah
(O Great and Benevolent Rulers of America: WHERE'S OUR FENCE?!)