[InOne]

You should read this Netto, you'd enjoy it.

[NettoSuperstar!]

Originally Posted by InOne

You should read this Netto, you'd enjoy it.

...and your point? lots of people wouldnt want to be a muslim...or a christian for that matter, doesnt mean you can condemn the ordinary people that follow that faith or portray them as largely fanatical and imply that they are a growing danger to our culture and way of life...its simply irrational and not true. There is a (proportionately) small number of extremists whos interpretation of the quran is completely ****ed up that pose a threat to the population including other muslims.

Back on topic, banning the Burkha is not the way forward. Sociological and Psychological research confirms that fact. And if you bothered to read the articles, most people agree that change has to come from within the muslim population itself (and it is and has been).

oh and Arista I dont think its hard to guess who's read the most books here mate X

[InOne]

Originally Posted by NettoSuperstar!

...and your point? lots of people wouldnt want to be a muslim...or a christian for that matter, doesnt mean you can condemn the ordinary people that follow that faith or portray them as largely fanatical and imply that they are a growing danger to our culture and way of life...its simply irrational and not true. There is a (proportionately) small number of extremists whos interpretation of the quran is completely ****ed up that pose a threat to the population including other muslims.

Back on topic, banning the Burkha is not the way forward. Sociological and Psychological research confirms that fact. And if you bothered to read the articles, most people agree that change has to come from within the muslim population itself (and it is and has been).

oh and Arista I dont think its hard to guess who's read the most books here mate X

It is the way forward for our society, maybe not in the middle east.

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by NettoSuperstar!

...and your point? lots of people wouldnt want to be a muslim...or a christian for that matter, doesnt mean you can condemn the ordinary people that follow that faith or portray them as largely fanatical and imply that they are a growing danger to our culture and way of life...its simply irrational and not true. There is a small number of extremists whos interpretation of the quran is completely ****ed up that pose a threat to the population including other muslims.

Back on topic, banning the Burkha is not the way forward. Sociological and Psychological research confirms that fact. And if you bothered to read the articles, most people agree that change has to come from within the muslim population itself (and it is and has been).

oh and Arista I dont think its hard to guess who's read the most books here mate X

Any kind of religous identification/influence should not be allowed in secular state schools in this country. No exceptions.

[NettoSuperstar!]

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

Any kind of religous identification/influence should not be allowed in secular state schools in this country. No exceptions.

why shouldnt they?

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by NettoSuperstar!

why shouldnt they?

Why should the Muslim religion be given special rights over other religions?

What is so special about the Muslim religion?

[NettoSuperstar!]

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

Why should the Muslim religion be given special rights over other religions?

What is so special about the Muslim religion?

Thats not my question? you said people of all religions shouldnt be allowed to wear anything associated with their religion in a secular school. I asked why shouldnt they? Just because its a secular school doesnt mean they have to be intolerant of religious and cultural practice (of any religion)

[InOne]

Originally Posted by NettoSuperstar!

Thats not my question? you said people of all religions shouldnt be allowed to wear anything associated with their religion in a secular school. I asked why shouldnt they? Just because its a secular school doesnt mean they have to be intolerant of religious and cultural practice (of any religion)

Do you believe religion deserves respect?

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by NettoSuperstar!

Thats not my question? you said people of all religions shouldnt be allowed to wear anything associated with their religion in a secular school. I asked why shouldnt they? Just because its a secular school doesnt mean they have to be intolerant of religious and cultural practice (of any religion)

Because the whole intention is keeping education separate from religion. It is the best way of avoiding problems. The wearing of special clothing such as Burkhas causes problems of identification - a key issue when working with children. Religion is for outside the classroom. Something for people to practice in their private lives.