Quote Originally Posted by Sinfix_15 View Post
Saying it was normal for the time doesnt make it right and isnt a suitable defense. Comparing it to the crimes of other religions is not a defense either. I agree that this type of behavior is far too common in the entire religious spectrum, but for the sake of this particular debate, i am asking for answers in defense of Islam specifically.

Does beheading still happen today? Does disfigurement still happen today?

If a US soldier beheaded and disfigured an enemy combatant, what would happen to them?
Do you realize that American law does not apply to non-Americans on foreign shores and that we did not have World Court prior to the Twentieth Century?
You cannot apply modern law and morals to ancient times.