Anyone found guilty of masturbation may be decapitated.
Masturbation is classified as a sin under Islamic law, which Indonesia has incorporated into its legal system. Technically, Indonesian law outlaws any “immoral behavior”, which this action would fall under. Sources indicate that while the punishment of decapitation may have once been enforced (in theory, they would have had to catch you masturbating, so maybe…
It is illegal for a male doctor to examine a woman’s genitals by looking directly, but he may examine them by way of a mirror.
In light of the stringent religious beliefs in this part of the world, we find it fully plausible that this was once a law. The question is, is it still in practice?
It is forbidden to spit on the floor of a church.
This is an Auburn, AL municipal law. Section 9.08.010 Spitting. It is unlawful for any person to spit upon the sidewalks, or upon the floors of places of worship, buses, public halls, theaters or other public places. (Ord. 63A 3-12, 1977)
It is illegal to wear a fake mustache if it causes laughter in church.
It seems like there is a story behind this one, but we haven’t been able to dig it up yet. We assume that this was a well-intentioned law meant to maintain dignity and order during church. With the current “mustache” craze, maybe someone should give it a try and see what happens!
It is illegal to impersonate a member of the clergy.
Section 13A-14-4 Fraudulently pretending to be clergyman. Whoever, being in a public place, fraudulently pretends by garb or outward array to be a minister of any religion, or nun, priest, rabbi or other member of the clergy, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or…
The game of dominoes may not be played on Sunday.
Section 13A-12-1 Certain acts prohibited on Sunday. Any person who compels his child, apprentice or servant to perform any labor on Sunday, except the customary domestic duties of daily necessity or comfort, or works of charity or who engages in shooting, hunting, gaming, card playing or racing on that day, or who, being a merchant…