Heard about this the other day. While I don't think it can fully explain radical Islam I wonder if its something that should at least be discussed.
Link to article - http://ift.tt/1NPy6fz
"Sennels points out that cousin marriage was sanctioned by Muhammad and has been going on now for 50 generations (1,400 years) in the Muslim world. This practice of inbreeding will never go away in the Muslim world since Muhammad is the ultimate example and authority on all matters, including marriage."
Can portions of radical Islam be attributed to inbreeding (i.e. first cousin marriage)? If so, how much?
Link to article - http://ift.tt/1NPy6fz
"Sennels points out that cousin marriage was sanctioned by Muhammad and has been going on now for 50 generations (1,400 years) in the Muslim world. This practice of inbreeding will never go away in the Muslim world since Muhammad is the ultimate example and authority on all matters, including marriage."
- British Pakistanis accounted for 3.4% of all births but 30% of all British children with recessive genetic disorders.
- 70% of Pakistanis are inbred.
- 67% of Saudi Arabians are inbred.
- In England, at least 55% of Pakistani immigrants are married to their first cousins.
Can portions of radical Islam be attributed to inbreeding (i.e. first cousin marriage)? If so, how much?
Islamic Radicalism and Consanguinity