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Originally posted by Flinx
As for the Sikh turbans, I thought it was more of a practical item than a religious one. Lots of hair = need for something to keep it controlled.
Originally posted by surfup
Originally posted by Flinx
As for the Sikh turbans, I thought it was more of a practical item than a religious one. Lots of hair = need for something to keep it controlled.
I haven't heard of pratical means of the turban, until recently.
I always thought that it was one of the certain number of things they had to do as part of the religion, among the list was carry a knife and a comb.
Although I agree it makes sense practically, but I am not sure which one came first, the religious or the practical need for it.
Surf
Originally posted by ZeroDeep
I think there is a line to be drawn.
Deep
Originally posted by surfup
Originally posted by ZeroDeep
I think there is a line to be drawn.
Deep
The question is the location of the line, which everyone seems to disagree.
Surf
Originally posted by nathraq
If the immigrants don't like it, they can always leave. Not being allowed to where a headscarf to school is a small price to pay for the economic advancement and liberties they receive under French rule.
I wonder if, say the tables were reversed, and American school girls in Iran would want to wear low cut jeans and half shirts to school. How many people would protest on their behalf? Or, if they wanted to wear crucifixes or rosaries?
Originally posted by nathraq
French culture, and many European cultures in general, are thousands of years old. A The rest of the world though, is much older and have had their set of values for a millenia. It's old, archaic, and wonderful, all at the same time.
I still side with France.
Orginally posted by Surfup
I kind of go with the French for not allowing religious symbols in School, at the same time kind of disappointed at the French for not letting people choose what they want.
Just because their culture has been existing for 1000s of years old it means that they have the right to disapprove the younger more 'inferior' culture?
Originally posted by nathraq
My point is this:
The guests( immigrants) in someone's house( France) should abide by the rules of the house. If they don't like the rules, the front door is always open.
Now, if I went to India(which I hope to some day!), and the law required all men to wear a headdress, I would comply with that law. No questions asked. Not saying there is a law like that, just saying I would follow the customs of the country I'm in (when in Rome....). How foolish would I look if I tried to break the law, or take matters to the court, over something like this? I am a guest in that country. I would compose myself as such.