Islamic apologists in the West, if they say anything about this at all, will claim that Brunei is implementing a strict interpretation of Sharia, and that other interpretations are more humane. However, everywhere Sharia has been implemented, it looks pretty much the same: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Sudan, the Islamic State, etc. There are so many Misunderstanders of Islam out there!
“Brunei may start stoning gay & bi men to death next month under sharia law,” by Alex Bollinger, LGBTQ Nation, March 25, 2019:
Brunei will soon allow for stoning to be used as punishment for sodomy.
Several updates to the penal code that were approved in 2013 will go into effect on April 3, according to a notice published on the government’s website….
In 2013, several updates to the penal code smaller punishments like fines for several crimes like having a baby out of wedlock, missing prayers, or promoting religions other than Islam. Stiffer punishments for other crimes were left to be implemented at a later date.
“The decision to implement the (penal code) is not for fun but is to obey Allah’s command as written in the Quran,” Sultan and Prime Minister Hassanal Bolkiah said in 2014 when the changes started to go into effect, adding that the changes to the penal code as a “great achievement.”…