"They're just following Mohammeds example that's all. One of his wives, Aisha was six I think, oh but he did wait until she was 8 to consumate the marriage.
BTW, where are all the prosecutions of priests who have pretty much done the same…"
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Hi everyone, from a Scottish Atheist in the heart of darkness
Started this discussion. Last reply by Derek Beggs Apr 12, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
"Please allow me to introduce myself" sang the Rolling Stones And I would like to do just that to the forum. Hi, from a Scotsman in Bavaria, I'm an artist, father, atheist, occasional writer and…Continue
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Derek Beggs replied to Derek Beggs's discussion Hi everyone, from a Scottish Atheist in the heart of darkness
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and it gets better, I ended up having to pay it for my wife one year. When she took some time off to look after our son when he was very small, we naturally assumed that she wouldnt have to pay tax. However, church tax is not like income tax…"
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Thanks for the warm words of welcome, it really is a refreshing change to be among the like minded.
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J.P.M. replied to Derek Beggs's discussion Hi everyone, from a Scottish Atheist in the heart of darkness
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