Why 72 Virgins is Important

I know it seems like a sad joke to westerners, but I think the 72 virgins thing may be far more important than we, with our culture, can comprehend.

Muslim men in repressive societies are not allowed to interact normally with women.
This creates enormous pent-up sexual demand in these men.
They are taught that in death they will be rewarded with 72 virgins (one old prostitute would probably be enough for them) .
They have little happiness in their current lives and are taught that their enemies are responsible for this.
Therefore, they are propelled to “martyrdom” in large part by one of the most powerful forces in nature, sex, with very few impediments in the form of other positive life experiences.

This is all the more reason why reforming Islamic cultures, in part to normalize relations between men and women (particularly by granting women equal rights), is critical to defeating terrorism. Much of the terrorism we are facing is rooted in repressed sexuality. Remember that the 9/11 hijacker’s last nights were spent carousing with prostitutes.