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'Boobquake' To Test Iranian Cleric's Claim

Women who dress immodestly in Iran can expect to be stopped by the police from time to time.

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April 24, 2010

Last week, an Iranian cleric linked earthquakes to women who fail to dress modestly and lead men astray.

In response, a U.S. student has called on women around the world to dress immodestly -- show a little cleavage, or some short shorts -- to show their disapproval of Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi's claims.

Sedighi said in his Friday Prayers sermon last week that women who do not fully observe the obligatory Islamic hijab lead to the spread of adultery in Iranian society, which increases the risk of earthquakes.

Jennifer McCreight, a 22-year-old double major in genetics and evolution, decided to challenge him by creating the "Boobquake" group on Facebook to "help fight supernatural thinking and the oppression of women, just by dressing immodestly."

The Facebook page has attracted over 100,000 fans and it has got a lot of Western media attention.

"Boobquake" is due to take place on Monday, April 26. Watch out for earthquakes!

-- Golnaz Esfandiari

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by: Khoobie from: USA

April 26, 2010 14:04

It will be the happiest day ever when the intelligent, beautiful people of Iran can find their way out from under this hateful and oppressive regime. As the rulers clean out the coffers in preparation for the day they have to flee, the citizens see prices of basic goods go through the roof. Lets hope showing some skin causes just enough of a quake to break down some walls of Evin prison where so many, including the 3 hikers, are being unlawfully held. Their freedom would brighten the skies.

by: Shideh Dashti Fan from: US

April 27, 2010 04:23

29:09 minutes video in Farsi. Earthquake in Tehran. Include earthquake induced fire at minute 8:00.

http://tehranshake.wordpress.com/2008/06/14/possible-earthquake-in-tehran/

14 06 2008

earthquake prone tehran (continued...)

An educational documentary broadcast from inside Iran also recommended by Mr. Alireza Sarvi:

by: dmabus from: Montreal

May 07, 2010 07:15

*************************************************
how about I believe in WHATEVER I want - even in the FLYING SPAGHETTI
MONSTER! - and you have nothing to say!
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let me show you the end results of this particular *ONE-DIMENSIONAL SCIENTIFIC MODE*
of thinking that is called *CRITICAL THINKING*, which is completely divorced from
any human objectives...

this style has been perfected by dawkins, pz, randi and the other *NEW ATHEISTS*
**
THE BOOBQUAKE - 911!
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hey, atheists don't even BELIEVE IN BOOBIES!!!
they thought BOOBIES had no effect... WRONG!

see, I just want to make it clear to the rest of you:
jen is unable to see that there is a CONFLICT BETWEEN EROS & SCIENCE....

blaghag.com/2010/04/in-name-of-science-i-offer-my-boobs.html

blaghag.com/2010/04/quick-clarification-about-boobquake.html

see how we take a term and convert it into its AUTHENTIC POLITICAL DIMENSION - THAT
OF LIBERATION - not just merely harmless expression...

Visit for the BOOBQUAKE:

dissidentphilosophy.lifediscussion.net/philosophy-f1/the-boobquake-911-t1310.htm

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