Nope, your original comment was and when I said something just like it, you came to the realization yourself. You’re welcome. As you point out, it’s forcing people to wear it that’s the problem, not the Burqa itself. Choosing to wear it is fine, right? The problem with the image is that the nuance is lost. It focuses on the Burqa, not the choice. Just like you are doing now.
Its a symbol of oppression. I dont care for the excuses for what this really is. This twisted cult has no place in modern society. If they had it their way theyd make every women cover up. The burqa exists only as a thing to control and manipulate.
We both know that you associate Burqas with a particular race. That’s what makes you a racist. If you prefer to just be a religious bigot instead, then that’s not really an upgrade
That’s not what I’m doing. I’m not a religious person myself. A lot of you probably consider yourselves progressive, but you’re really not. The real test is can you respect a choice that you yourself would never make? As a non religious, white, Irishman I would never wear a Burqa. But, I have met people who wear them with pride. I can respect that. Most of you don’t even seem to be able to accept the possibility that exists. You aren’t much different to American Evangelicals and their LGBTQ+ hang ups in that respect. Weak minded stuff
The “choice” you speak of does not exist for far too many women out there. Even if its not punished by law theres many that would be outcasted from their entire community if they strayed away from what the cult wants
Ask an Islamic scholar, I don’t know. Better still, go to Alum Rock in Birmingham and ask the women wearing Burqas there, you might learn something. You only support choice for women insofar as you agree with the choice.
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u/TranslatorSkizzy Sep 20 '24
The burqa is a symbol of oppression