Indonesia’s Sharia Court Sentences Men to 85 Lashes for Gay Sex
A Shariah court in Indonesia recently sentenced two men to up to 85 lashes each for engaging in homosexual acts. This harsh punishment highlights the stark reality of how religious law can be wielded to inflict severe physical pain and suffering. The sheer number of lashes—a potential death sentence in itself—speaks volumes about the severity and brutality of the ruling, triggering outrage and condemnation from many who see it as a violation of basic human rights.
The outrage extends beyond the immediate impact on the victims. Many commentators express disgust and incredulity at the idea that anyone would care so deeply about the private lives of others that they’d wish them physical harm, let alone inflict it through a state-sanctioned process.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood