I don't wanna get into a discussion, but I really am interested to hear what the religious explanation is. I'm really asking this.

Genuis!

The thing is many animals (mammals) have hymens too, so it can't be something that is specifically designed for humans. It's just that humans give the hymen an importance and animals don't. You won't see an elephant caring about purity.

As for evolution, I'll say what I think: it may simply be a method to protect the vagina until it's ready to serve its fuction. Having it may be better than not having it.

Also, evolution is a random process, so useless things may appear. Even if having a hymen were not to help much, it isn't really a handicap either. A female without a hymen is not less likely to survive. This can also be said of the appendix, it doesn't seem to have a clear purpose. Or the toes (or the toe nails). They are remnants of past evolution processes but they don't detract from your chances of survival, so they stayed.

I respect your beliefs, and I'm not trying to argue against the existance of God. But if you want to disprove something as well documented as evolution a few weak fact aren't enough, you need much stronger arguments. If you believe the theory is wrong it should be because of your own faith (which is perfectly fine).

I've gone extremely off-topic here, I apologise.

Sigh, seeing these countries continue with their barbarism surprises me. As previous members said, the hymen can break naturally. I have nothing against religion but I also tend to get along with non religious or semi religious people such as myself. I am between Catholicism and Agnosticism. Had it not been for the scientists and whatnot, technological improvements would not have occured and our lifespans would have stayed relatively low. If anything, a society who is run with solely religion in mind may tend to stagnate in many areas. I am a firm believer that the various scripts may contain certain metaphors. I also believe that NOONE has the right to judge another based on their beliefs (as long as they don't bring harm to you). Last I checked in the new testament the "turn the other cheek" is preached, and in the Quo'ran Allah is known as the All Merciful (if that is what He is known as than it MUST be for a reason). It is up to whatever higher power may exist to pass judgement, not us humans because NONE of us is free of sin. On an ending note, society and governments have agreed that lying, stealing, killing, cheating are bad, and laws are in place to keep some order. However, in many of our countries we enjoy the freedom to think and live how we see fit, so anyone trying to impose their beliefs/religion on us has another thing coming.

That's alright

You didn't offend. You said I had a great point, so I took it as a compliment and I said it's alright, as in no worries.

Sounds like a lot of canadian women want their men to think they are still virgins. liars!

Sarah Palin bought five of them: one for herself, three for her daughters and one for her husband too. O-)

Sounds like someone didn't read the article.

agreed. Read part 1 and skimmed the rest. Didnt realize the muslim women were the predominant orders for them. Killing for not being a virgin IMO is extreme.