Gary and Muhammad

Gary Glitter has been in all kinds of bother with his taste for young girls. Muhammad, the prophet (PBUH) on the other hand enjoyed a successful sexual relationship with a 9 year old, whilst already well into his fifties.

I am in no way sympathetic to any abuser of children, irrespective of their motivations, however I cant help but feel that Gary has been a little short changed in being made the dumping pot for our national opprobrium. After all, can he not use the old prophet defense. 'If its good enough for the prophet, its good enough for me?'

Or, and here's my point. Should we not consider a judgmental view on the moral position of a man of 52 having sex with a 9 year old and still being considered by billions as 'the only prophet of the lord.' Is there not a part of this picture that would benefit from review?

Gary goes to jail and gets reviled for doing no more than the prophet (PBUH) felt appropriate conduct for a man of god. (sorry 'the' man of god).

Can we really shout at Gary whilst remaining silent about Muhammad?