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Religion would be a Hoot—if...

by Craig Biddle

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Craig Biddle
Oct 05, 2006
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If religion were not so damn deadly, it would just be funny. Get this. Iranian Supreme Leader Sayyid Ali Khameini decrees:

  • Don't masturbate during Ramadan.

  • Don't gamble on horse races—unless you're a jockey.

  • You may drink water while standing.

  • Wear foot coverings while harvesting.

  • Don't take part in meetings with the opposite sex.

  • You may exchange goats for f…

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