Wow, that's just mind blowing. It's incredible what they're doing over there in that city. But I guess being a Muslim nation God's wrath will hit them in some way sooner or later, huh?
Society and its morals evolve and will continue to evolve. The bible however remains the same and just requires more and more apologetics and claims of "metaphors" and "symbolism" to justify it.
Prayer is like rubbing an old bottle and hoping that a genie will pop out and grant you three wishes.
There is much about this world that is mind boggling and impressive, but I see no need whatsoever to put it down to magical super powered beings.