As a Christian woman...........?

Question

(non practicing) if I decided to wear a burqa as I agreed with Muslim reasoning on the issue would that be acceptable to Muslims or would that be considered disrespectful to their religion?

Sternchen: It's a turn of phrase. You practice the religion you believe in if you live according to the rules and laws of that faith. I was born into a Christian family. I was taught Christian beliefs. Some of which I do still hold as good advice or rules of thumb to live my life by but I don't PRACTICE the religion as taught by organised versions of Christianity. I can't believe that the Christians answering this don't understand what it means to be non-practicing!

I just want to add that I personally don't have any desire to wear a burqa. I'm just being hypothetical.

Practicing Christians aren't half self righteous and patronizing! Don't be assuming you know about my faith or lack of it please based on your own version of how to believe in God. That alone isn't very Christian of you.

Felicity O: Nope, that isn't what it means to be non-practicing.

Answer 1

Would you remove your shoes upon entering a traditional Japanese home? Not to do so is a sign of disrespect. As long as you weren't carrying yourself in a manner unbefitting a proper Muslim woman, I cannot see how you could be held in any sort of contempt.

Answer 2

Stop a Caucasian on the street and ask him,/her what their religion is. If they don't tell you to get lost, they'll almost certainly say they're Christian. People don't like to admit out loud that they're agnostics or atheists, just in case God's listening. So that's what a non-practising Christian is. As for wearing a Burka, do your own thing. Muslims might think you're a bit eccentric, but they wouldn't be insulted. I've worn saris, shalwar kameez and the hijab, and most of the time I have been respected for respecting the local customs. And yes, there are certain places in the UK where I cover my head. Provocation leads to confrontation.

Answer 3

Well Cup Cake - I just can,t understand why you would want
to dress like someone else just because you agree with
Muslim reasoning. I think they would be insulted to think
that someone out of their religion should want to wear
something which obviously is so important to THEM.
For the record - I don,t think it makes any difference whether
you are a practicing or non practicing Christian. I still think
it pretty weird why you would want to wear a burqa (unless
you are going to a fancy dress party!!
AND please Muslims I do NOT disrespect YOU.

Answer 4

It sounds to me like you accept some christian morals to live by but that you don't have a personal relationship w/Jesus Christ. If you did, then you would not be "non-practicing." I don't think there is such a thing as a "non-practicing" Christian - it is an oxymoron, maybe something you have made up to justify what you're doing? And, being a Christian, I would not wear a burqa! You do what you want, but maybe a little heart & soul searching would be in order. :)

Answer 5

I thought Muslim women wore the burqa for modesty, which is part of their religious teachings.

Would you truly be wearing a burqa for that reason or to make a political statement, or to attract attention (I'm assuming you live in a NON-Muslim country)? If it's for modesty I would recommend other modest clothing to avoid misinterpretation of your intentions.

To be honest, there are times the idea of covering my youngest daughter and my teenage granddaughter in a burqa seems quite reasonable. But, they would never survive even a day in school.

Answer 6

I'm not a Muslim woman so I can't answer if they would be insulted by it, but I personally think that if you aren't into their religion, doing it for the same reason as they do is a bit disrespectful.

However, if you wish to wear a headcovering for spiritual purposes of you own, then you are free to do so. Of course, you will encounter many people who won't understand (if that matters to you) and will think you Muslim (if that matters to you)

Answer 7

You are missing the point as a christian you respect everyone and understand we all have different beliefs and values.This is a Christian country.A lot of people gave up a great deal so that we could live as we wish.In peace.

Answer 8

I've been known to wear a hijab on occasion, and at any family party (half Bengali family) I always dress up in a Salwar-Kameez or similar, and they love it! I've never once had anyone say that it isn't acceptable.

I'm a Taoist.

Answer 9

what would you want to do that for? I think it's not just for keeping men's looks off but also a sign of faith.
What is a non practicing Christian? What do we practice? All we do is believe in Christ as a savior. If you don't do that you are not a Christian but a non-believer

Answer 10

First off, you say non practicing christian?
That is an oxymoron.
A Christian is someone who follows Christ, and puts their faith in Him, someone who has been changed by the Holy Spirit with desires to please the Lord.
When you are saved, it is the Holy Spirit who changes you and guides you into truth, and convicts you when you are wrong....keeps you from falling. Many do fall away, yes- but that conviction is still there.
Without conviction from the Holy Spirit one cannot be saved, without the Holy Spirit, one is not saved. See Ephesians 1-2.
And why do you call yourself a christian but do not practice it?
James 1:22 says "Be doers of the word and not just hearers who delude themselves"