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In reply to the discussion: Egypt 'necrophilia law'? Hooey, utter hooey. [View all]SemperEadem
(8,053 posts)54. as I said in the locked thread
too bad a simple google search was not used by these idiots who spread this:
http://mortuarytransport.com/muslim-funeral-customs/
The most devout Muslims require the bathing, shrouding and burial within 24 hours of death, even if it means delaying the declared time of death.
and to the detractor to my post in the other column, reading comprehension got past you:
I said
TOO BAD A GOOGLE SEARCH WAS NOT USED BY THESE IDIOTS WHO SPREAD THIS. I didn't say "Western Media idiots". Try to keep up.
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is this supposedly free-standing legislation or an amendment attached to another bill?
unblock
Apr 2012
#2
Dan Murphy is simplyy stating his opinion it is "hooey". The information isn't
snagglepuss
Apr 2012
#7
Who cares? It doesn't hurt anyone. Dead bodies are just inanimate objects anyway.
ZombieHorde
Apr 2012
#8
Women seem to be beyond time and space. Pregnant two weeks before and sexy six hours after.
nolabear
Apr 2012
#10
Oddly enough, necrophilia has a large role in the development of mummification in Egypt
Recursion
Apr 2012
#20