Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

guillaumeb

(42,649 posts)
1. If we support freedom of choice,
Fri Dec 16, 2016, 12:59 PM
Dec 2016

does that freedom only encompass those choices with which we agree? And you have already clearly indicated your support for choice. It seems to me, as a Christian male, that if a Muslim woman chooses to wear the veil, there is no reason for me or anyone else to question her motives.

And I know a few Muslim women who wear the veil, but they all state that the veil is only worn out of the home. They also talk about the veil as a symbol of modesty, but I have seen some veiled women wearing very tight pants so...........

Years ago, Catholic women all covered their heads when attending services. It was a custom until after the Vatican Council in the 1960s.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Feminism and Diversity»I was thinking about the ...»Reply #1