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“I [Lorna Craig] would say that teaching a girl that her salvation depends on her having sexual relations with a married man is inherently destructive." Such relationships, Craig argues bitterly, should be considered "a crime, not a religion.” quote by Jon Krakauer
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““I [Lorna Craig] would say that teaching a girl that her salvation depends on her having sexual relations with a married man is inherently destructive." Such relationships, Craig argues bitterly, should be considered "a crime, not a religion.””

Jon Krakauer

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Teaching girls that salvation requires sexual relations with a married man is harmful and should be seen as a crime, not a religious act.

In simple terms: Sexual exploitation as salvation is destructive.

Key Takeaway

Reject harmful doctrines.

Themes

gender religion ethics abuse

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

social ethical

When to use this quote

  • education reform
  • legal policy
  • community counseling

Key Concepts

feminist theory human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies protect vulnerable girls?
  • What legal steps stop such exploitation?
A Different Perspective

Complex cultural contexts may resist change.

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