The Burka… to ban or not to ban? It gets me fired up every time!

I know, long time no post… anyway.

Every time I see some mention of the Burka being a sociological problem, or argument- I cannot help but express my view. I found myself post this just then in a forum- got me thinking for over an hour… Certainly hating Muslim people is not showing them Christ’s love- so why the heck do these so-called Christians criticize them? I must admit- I used to be one of these people, and I currently know many like this. I cannot help but ask myself “how the heck is this going to help the situation? Let alone bring them to Jesus’ and His love!“

 

“Being a devout Christian teenager, my view on this issue is mixed. Whether or not it was an issue until France made their move (I had not heard about the other two countries) is another question. Personally I’m undecided on the matter because I can honestly see where both sides of the debate are coming from. There are really 3 stances that everyone’s taking… and I honestly think the most informed is where I’m at right now- undecided.

Option 1: Undecided (which is what I said I am)

Option 2: Should be banned due to its security risk, cultural rebellion or means of intimmidation. I can see where they are coming from. Let’s be frank, as I have lots of Muslim friends myself- and they are wonderful people! Seriously! You walk into a bank with the full face veil- is this honestly acceptable in a Western country? Now I’m not saying that your normal Muslim female would conceal anything beneath her veil, I’m talking about the crazys here. I am well aware that many larakinistic and misinformed Australians believe that Muslims are all terrorists due to the extreme minority (I wouldn’t call them extremists, I’d call them mentally retarded- as I’m sure many Muslims would too) who have given them a bad name. [After all of this Kuran burning garbage coming out of America I felt how you guys feel- the minority of radicalists ruining it for the rest of you]. So let’s put the typical thought lingering in the back of the “typical Australian’s” mind that “Muslims are going to run around blowing up everything” based on (as I said) the very very very few that pose a risk… and analyse the situaition unbiasedly. Frankly- anyone who enters a bank who cannot be identified on security camera poses a major risk, and who knows- I bet some anti-burqa radicalist will try and stir the pot one day by robbing a bank in one… I’m talking about the risk that is posed by anyone being able to wear any type of face conceiling garment within a high security location. As a previous user said- something about being in Paris when it was snowing and you couldn’t see their face, only their eyes… I think that was perhaps only part of the story- they would be forced to remove it when entering a building. I presume you’re talking about a ski mask- which nobody in their right mind would wear inside.

Option 3: The face veil (not talking about the burqa here- I honestly see no problem with this) should be kept due to certain cultural or religious significance. I must agree with some previous users in saying… “it is feasible that the veil was developed due to climatic and weather patterns [desert sandstorms and the like]. Certainly, this is feasible. I can say we’ll never know why the veil was created, perhaps for multiple purposes. It is, in a way, like saying “Why did the Chinese develop chop-sticks?”… there may have been many reasons. There is, in fact, no religious association with the face veil. It is cultural. Personally I feel that when someone comes to a multicultural country such as Australia (lets leave that debate for another time), they should DEFINITELY keep the majority of their culture, but some adjustments need to be made. How often do we have a sand storm here in Australia? Well once here in Brisbane a while ago, but that was very rare hey. What I’m getting at is that I personally believe that certain cultural adjustments should be made in general, and if there is no legitimate reason for a cultural aspect which distresses the general public (again, I say this in the public’s perspective) to remain, it should be removed.

There have been so many connections made with religion, what you feel and what we know are two different things. If you think shutting yourself out from reality, in a sense (or shutting it out from yourself) by keeping various practices unwanted by the public is okay, then you must be for this option.

In conclusion, it can be seen from 2 sides of the story: Non-Muslim/Arabic “Why do they not remove it? Are they not accepting our culture in removing it?” and Muslim/Arabic “Why do they not accept our culture? Why are they being “racist”?

This is certainly a debate which divides the nation, but in agreement with a previous user- a husband might prevent his wife from going out at all if she were not allowed to wear this in public (interestingly- 2 doors down a guy has 3 wives- they are Muslim. When the husband isnt there, they do not wear their burqas). But certainly, when a man is forcing a woman to do something she doesnt want to, there is a major problem right there.

After going to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a few days recently- I learnt many things about Muslim culture. I remember we had a male Muslim tour guide who said (I still remember this)… “Kuala Lumpur is setting the example for Muslims all over the world how to fit into society and not separate themselves from it”. Certain untentioning needs to happen from both sides of the parties. I think the burqa-haters should be ashamed- because politically and security-wise… there are nothing wrong with these.”

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