[JasonTakeshi]

Originally Posted by iPhantom

Bollocks. Normality is set by the majority.

Normality is set by the majority, but its not universally. Its up to each individual group to set it as they like it, within the group.

Originally Posted by iPhantom

You're implying two guys with down syndrome would call themselves normal. That is true, however they aren't normal because normality is set by the majority which does not have the syndrome.

So let me give you some examples of what is considered "normal" within islamic countries, comparing to Catholic countries:

[Islamic Countries] - It is normal for a man to marry 4 women.
[Catholic Countries] - It is normal for a man to marry just one women.

[Islamic Countries] - It is normal for a women to have her hair covered.
[Catholic Countries] - It is normal for a women to have her hair exposed.

And i can point out many more differences of "normality" from those 2.

It was religion who dictated (sorta) the "norms" on the majority of those countries.

So, again, if your a woman and you have your hair exposed in an islamic country, your not normal.

If your a woman and you have your hair covered in an Catholic country, your not normal.

Normality is defined by social groups, but its not an universal definition.