tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653584016016756865.post3099549878748434123..comments2023-05-26T09:05:39.220-06:00Comments on C'est Moi Trois: France’s Fight of Radical IslamCheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15783416806379420376noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653584016016756865.post-79177385956028685482010-02-07T15:22:08.713-07:002010-02-07T15:22:08.713-07:00Stacy: Exactly!Stacy: Exactly!Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783416806379420376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653584016016756865.post-79872596349109954492010-02-07T14:44:05.762-07:002010-02-07T14:44:05.762-07:00Aside from the attack on religious freedom, this s...Aside from the attack on religious freedom, this seems to address a (possible) symptom of oppression, not the issue itself.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980711066816198415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653584016016756865.post-13017614638699538662010-02-06T17:27:35.634-07:002010-02-06T17:27:35.634-07:00Nessa: You could be right about that one. "T...Nessa: You could be right about that one. "They" might need to reconsider that while the nation is redefining what marriage means. And goodness knows that the Mormons have been persecuted in this country throughout their history.Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783416806379420376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653584016016756865.post-88855785940225943232010-02-06T14:25:18.738-07:002010-02-06T14:25:18.738-07:00This is an interesting subject. The USA has outlaw...This is an interesting subject. The USA has outlawed religious bigamy for Mormans. Isn't that the same thing?<br /><br /> <a href="http://goldennib.blogspot.com/2010/02/characters-from-sean-vampire.html" rel="nofollow">Characters from Sean the Vampire</a>Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779269921583131094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653584016016756865.post-49388538159558203752010-02-06T13:08:25.694-07:002010-02-06T13:08:25.694-07:00Lisa: My first reaction was, "They'll nev...Lisa: My first reaction was, "They'll never get away with that!" If you read the story, you'll say that there are many quarters that are concerned about terrorist responses if they enact the report's suggestions. Very complicated situation indeed.<br /><br />Thom: Yeah, that's why I'm glad that we live here. Unfortunately, not everyone believes as we do. In France's case, they're trying to outlaw the free practice of religion, and others want to force people into the practice of their religion. I am very thankful for our founding fathers. :)Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783416806379420376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653584016016756865.post-19290844811597317612010-02-06T12:35:26.514-07:002010-02-06T12:35:26.514-07:00A government, no matter what country it is in shou...A government, no matter what country it is in should keep their nose out of religion. I firmly believe that it should be a woman's, and a man's for that matter, right to choose to wear what they want, when they want and where they want. I don't particularly agree with Islamic traditions that make women wear these. I guess I'm just too use to the American way of lifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653584016016756865.post-67198196331558657812010-02-06T12:04:36.470-07:002010-02-06T12:04:36.470-07:00Great post, Cherie! I saw this, too, and my first ...Great post, Cherie! I saw this, too, and my first reaction was outrage. How dare the government intrude on religious freedom! But then there is the "oppression of women" factor that, of course, the government <i>should</i> intrude upon. <br /><br />This is a really gray area, I think, with no clear solution. You're talking about a significant culture clash with very different mores. If women <i>prefer</i> the veil in deference to their faith, then, of course, they should be allowed to wear it. However, if they are being forced to wear it by family or culture, then that's another matter. How much religious freedom should be granted when that freedom infringes upon the rights of individuals? Warren Jeffs' little kingdom comes to mind. The government should absolutely interfere when the rights of women and children are being ignored and abuse is taking place. <br /><br />Ah, it's a complicated world we live in. <br /><br />Thanks for the food for thought. :)Lisa (Mountain Photog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14521345080574824075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653584016016756865.post-52955326057293562752010-02-06T09:05:38.636-07:002010-02-06T09:05:38.636-07:00Quilly: Yes, that's one of the reasons that I ...Quilly: Yes, that's one of the reasons that I wanted to do my feature of the young woman in the UK next. (I actually had this really LONG blog post that included all of this, but I decided that it would be better to break it up. lol) I'm all for the women who <b>want</b> to wear the full veil. I am just concerned for the ones who are <b>compelled</b> to. Just like I'm concerned for women in the U.S. who are in dangerous domestic situations (and men too, for that matter -- not as common, but it does happen).Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783416806379420376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653584016016756865.post-52194455154904205222010-02-05T22:09:45.571-07:002010-02-05T22:09:45.571-07:00I think if we don't live the life, we have no ...I think if we don't live the life, we have no business telling them what they can or can't do within the confines of their faith. If the women were campaigning for no veils, I would be all for it, but some of them realy do prefer the anonimity that face scarf provides.quillyhttp://quilldancer.comnoreply@blogger.com