In Brittain there's now a discussion about the wearing of a veil by a Moslima teacher assistant at a school. France prohibited the wearing of all religion signs of whatever religion on schools. Turkey has an offical ban on it, so does Tunesia, both Muslim countries.
For more info, watch the BBC.
2006-10-15 09:33:29 · 17 answers · asked by Yuri 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
as long as the veil does not prevent the Lady from doing her assigned task leave well enough alone if it prevents her from doing her assigned tasks then either have her remove it or place her in a position where she can wear her veil and do whatever tasks are assigned. a little discussion would have prevented this situation from getting blown all out of proportion. blame the media for some of this
2006-10-15 09:46:19 · answer #1 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree with the practice but there seems to be a big difference between someone wearing a tshirt proffessing their faith and someone wearing a veil when they feel they have been commanded by to do so. It is a sad state of affairs when someone's veil is offensive to someone- an article of clothing that has no words or pictures and serves no purpose but to cover the person wearing it. the veil poses no threat.
On the other hand, if I had a choice to work someplace where I was required to do something that I felt would be in direct disobedience to God, I would have to trust and obey God first and foremost and refuse the job. . She has to make a decision whether obedience to the god she serves is more important than the job or whether it is worth it to her to fight for her religious freedom.
2006-10-15 10:20:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person should be aloud to practice their religion in dress etc.. so long as they aren't doing any one harm.
If it bothers you look the other way.
Has no one read some of the things that are on the tee shirts this season? Now I can see baning some thing that attacks some ones beliefs much more much more then separating some one from their beliefs.
What is the mania for if we believe in nothing think nothing that there will be no more hate?
People are not made of stirofom!
2006-10-15 09:46:59 · answer #3 · answered by esoreinna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Allow all symbols or none.
I'd favor none . Wouldn't it be better to emphasize shared humanity than signifying division thru symbolism?
Ha, I'm actually transforming into a believer in uniforms if it helps reduce gang problems, intolerance and separatism.
PS - I can't believe I answered like that. All the intolerance on y/a religion is getting to me. Individual expression is a deeply held value of mine. I really hate it that so much of the world makes such a huge deal about ppl with different cultures and beliefs!
Wear whatever including a veil.
2006-10-15 09:49:20 · answer #4 · answered by Alex62 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont understand why it would be banned. Who cares what you wear. I mean if you are wearing tiny shorts and your boobs are sticking out, that would not be conducive for a school; however if your religion required something of you, then taht should be respected by the rest of society and the freedom of religion should prevail. Who cares if you wear a Bhurka, hat yamulka, veil, sunglasses, ...C-mon give life a break.
2006-10-15 09:39:44 · answer #5 · answered by meldorhan 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think that as long as the students can hear and understand the teacher , and vice versa that there should be no real problem.
but when you have kids that are hard of hearing that have to lip read for most of their communication. then a veil is a problem.
2006-10-15 09:37:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you can take a crucifix, why not a veil? It's either both or none. And I (as an unbeliever, non-religious person) vote for both.
2006-10-15 09:36:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Veils are not religious garments, they are traditional.
As such, they should not be allowed, as baseball caps and hooded jackets with the hood covering the head are not allowed to be worn in schools.
2006-10-15 09:59:41 · answer #8 · answered by davebrit 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think schools are places for people to preach their religion, but having religious customs expressed with fashion cannot possibly qualify as preaching.... Let people express and identify themselves as they will.
2006-10-15 09:38:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's a school that requires uniforms, I don't see a problem with saying no. Otherwise, if people are allowed free expression in their dress, I don't see a problem with allowing them.
2006-10-15 09:37:57 · answer #10 · answered by angk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋