Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Login

Burqa Ban Thoughts

The question of whether or not France (or any other country) ought to ban the burqa isn’t as easy to answer as I would like for it to be. On the one hand, I’m generally in favor of freedom of expression and against unnecessary government mandates and regulations. On the other hand, I find the [...]

Should The Burqa Be Banned?

France Moves Toward Partial Burqa Ban (CNN; Jan 26)
PARIS: French lawmakers Tuesday recommended a partial ban on any veils that cover the face — including the burqa, the full-body covering worn by some Muslim women.
The ban on the “voile integrale” — which literally means “total veil” — would apply in public places like hospitals and [...]

Compassion & The Party Of Jesus Revisited

“[S]ell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven…. How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!” – Jesus (as quoted in Luke 18:22, 24)
“My grandmother was not a highly educated woman, but she told me as a small child to quit [...]

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