So, in such the unpopular way of contemplating religion in a serious manner, I decide to say that perhaps spirituality has something to offer in a way of comfort by way of happiness.
Why? Well, there are no easy answers and they all potentially lie within the decision of the individual. I believe that spirituality is personal. It is not a collective feeling at least in the West. I'm here in the Islamic world and religion is collective and it means that outward representation of piety is at a premium and we all know (at least those of us who believe in SOMETHING) that the outward representation of piety has no meaning. Piety lie within us and the representation of goodness is not to be flaunted, why? Because it is for its own sake.
Piety is too often used as a method of deflection of responsibility- like here in Morocco there is a law allowing a man to marry an underage rape victim (possibly his own victim) in order to avoid jail. If you don't believe me look at the press within the last week where this story has been picked up by most high profile Western newspapers. It barely deserves understanding except that there are those of you who believe that somehow all cultures are equal. They are not.
We owe it to ourselves to not doubt the concept of "right"- that makes us most fearful that our definition is inaccurate and, well, perhaps, it will find detraction from people who have culturally relativistic ideas. That is bullshit. The happiness that I experience is my own and it is not for me alone. It should be for all women.
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