In my previous post, there were two distinct issues. (1)Adultery in current Iran, which incidentally, if you read my post carefully, in addition to other points, point no. 5 in particular says that adultery in a sense is actually encouraged under Sharia law i.e. polygamy and temporary marriage situation. (2)Adultery in general.
I am most definitely against the death sentence by stoning or otherwise in relation to adultery in current Iran. Furthermore, I am against stoning law in general because it is an actual form of torture leading to a slow and painful death and much more as mentioned in my previous post. It isn’t a subjective matter.
I am against a death sentence in general for adultery because unlike murder, rape and drug trafficking/dealing (not drug addiction) as a few examples, I view adultery as a purely a moral issue. Religious dictatorships often impose a strict moral code for adultery. Religious guidance should remain what it is i.e. religious guidance and not be imposed as a rule of law in the society. While I believe those who commit adultery should be reprimanded and counselled, especially if they are repeat offenders, I don’t believe a death sentence fits the crime, so to speak.
Adultery takes places between two consenting adults, even if it hurts the partners of the ones involved. But, so does wife beating. Should the person who beats his wife be sentenced to death as well? Actually, I think the punishment for wife beating should be much more severe than adultery.