Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru

It is important to note the difference between the Muslim faith and certain Muslim cultures. There is little about dress in the Qur'an. It basically outlines what is modest in dress for both men and women. What you see and hear about head coverings, beatings, and murders is the product of dominant male culture, not Muslim moral reason.

It used to be a Christian practice to self-flagellate in response to committing sins. But Christianity had the benefit of a reformation. Christian culture changed, though most of the core texts and teachings remain virtually the same.

Culture.
Religion.

Let's keep these straight.