When researching Arab countries out of interest, I have come across an article of how traditional Islam attire is being banned by certain countries.
I read that in public places (such as schools) in France, Holland and Turkey it is banned. In Italy a woman got a 500 euro fine. I get the secular nation thing and agree with it. I am also secular myself but I can sympathize with the isolation that some muslims must feel. That's a bit like banning "Star of David" pendents or "Crosses"
I agree that the whole idea of having a woman cover up is as misogynistic as hell and women should never be forced or feel the obligation to wear this.
However what about those who choose to wear it due to symbolism or loyalty? or really believe that they are pleasing their god.
Should people not be allowed to practice religion? And why do people even care that these people have different beliefs? I am agnostic/ border-line atheist but i think everyone should be aloud to practice whatever religion that they choose. As long as they are not forcing Islam on everyone...
Then how is wearing a hijab or Burqa hurting?
It sort of sounds like they are anti-islamic or painting all Muslims with the "Extremist" brush.
This would actually not fly in the U.S. due to protection of the first amendment. It's freedom of speech and religion and I don't understand how any civilized country can do this without question.
Pushing secularism on people of faith is not only cruel but the same principal as pushing religion on others.
It may be done with lawyers and court-rooms as opposed to bombs and torture. but it's still forcing others to give up their beliefs for another.
This disgusts me that governments can violate human rights like this. does nobody in France, turkey etc. object to this? Isn't a protest of non-muslims wearing head-scarves due?
On a personal note , my family was by-the-book strict catholic (I am not) growing up. And if they were told to never wear their crucifix or saint medals, they would be broken. As the jews were in Germany when their traditions were no longer welcome.