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AIBU?

in thinking about deciding to go about in a burkha? (veil)

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stitch · 07/09/2008 20:51

in the winter, i would be covered, so wouldnt get cold, no matter what.
in the summer, i would save a fortune on sun protection . facial cleansers, toners, exfoliators. need less moisturising cream as face woudlnt constantly be lambasted by the sun and wind. i would reduce my risk of skin cancer, and save the nhs a packet too. it would be good for the environment, as i would have to buy less heavily packaged skin creams etc...

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2beornot2be · 09/09/2008 10:58

Well said Stich :-)

stitch · 08/09/2008 20:30

yes ledodgy. although no doubt many people disagree faith cannot be judged by outward appearances, or mn threads.

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stitch · 08/09/2008 20:26

oh, for goodness sake.
this thread was a very light hearted one. why did it need to be turned into a religious one?
let me rephrase the question. in the winter, i wish to dress so that i am warm. in the summer i wish to dress so that i am cool and protected from the sun. in both cases i wish to dress so that i am protected from the elements, ie, the weather!!!!
thomcat, i agree with your post about this thread being in bad taste. it was terrible judgement. i should have known better than to think i could have a light hearted discussion about this topic.

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DaphneMoon · 08/09/2008 17:11

I think you will find it is not out of choice for most of them anyway. I think it is rather sad in this day and age.

Twelvelegs · 08/09/2008 16:56

I think both positions of covering to prevent any sexual attention (thus accepting that it is your duty) or wanting to be judged on your body alone are equally as flawed. Both reduce women to the whims of men and diminish choices of women.

FioFio · 08/09/2008 16:36

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Ledodgy · 08/09/2008 16:34

Ah right I get you now. Yes I thought that was strange too.

Blu · 08/09/2008 16:34

Ledodgy - I am on same wavelength as you...but think it's that no-one assumed that the OP might actually be muslim,

harpsichordcarrier · 08/09/2008 16:33

"we" still have nuns
I don't disagree with anyone wearing whatever they like but to suggest it is always a question of personal choice is rather naive and simplistic, to say the least.

FioFio · 08/09/2008 16:32

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OrmIrian · 08/09/2008 16:32

Was going to post a vaguely amusing comment but I see the thread has got serious now.

harpsichordcarrier · 08/09/2008 16:31

actually rebelmum I have seen women wearing burkhas with their tits out (bf) (I used to work in Middle Eastern countries before having children) and no-one bats an eyelid then either.

rebelmum1 · 08/09/2008 16:30

I don't know how you can disagree with someone choosing to cover themselves up. It's personal choice. We still have nuns.

harpsichordcarrier · 08/09/2008 16:30

combustiblelemon, are you suggesting that Islam is not a religion of gender equality, and that women in Islam are oppressed and that the laws of Islam are interpreted to perpetuate inequalities and sometimes brutal oppression?
gracious me, surely not
liberating my arse.

rebelmum1 · 08/09/2008 16:29

oops blindfold

rebelmum1 · 08/09/2008 16:29

The alternative is to blinfold the men isn't it?..

branflake81 · 08/09/2008 16:28

I think if the woman has a genuine choice whether to wear one or not and does so because SHE wants to, then it is not oppressive.

I have no problem with people wearing them. I live in a very Muslim community and many women on my street cover up completely.

So long as I can wear what I like, they can wear what they like.

I don't think they are hugely practical though. I love running and hiking and can't see a burkha being great for either of those activities........

Jux · 08/09/2008 16:28

Wasn't there a thread a few years ago from a non-Muslim asking people what they thought about wearing one anyway because then you wouldn't have to do your hair and make up for the school run? Or something like that?

HeadFairy · 08/09/2008 16:28

I don't agree with either tbh

rebelmum1 · 08/09/2008 16:27

What I don't get is how being covered up is so controversial yet we don't bat an eyelid when someone gets their tits out..

Ledodgy · 08/09/2008 16:24

I wasn't being funny Blu. I just don't think some of the people accusing her of insulting other people's religion on here realised that.

Blu · 08/09/2008 16:23

Yes, I believe Stitch is a Muslim - of her own free will, and everything!

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Ledodgy · 08/09/2008 16:14

You're a muslim aren't you Stitch?

2beornot2be · 08/09/2008 16:04

LOL LOL Jojostar your post made me laugh out loud everyone is looking at me like a I am a freak in my office.

I think there quite handy you could make one with built in handbag facilites pockets on the inside for purse phone Ipod and anything else you need that way if you in a high risk mugging area they won't see you with a handbag

jojostar · 08/09/2008 15:52

could I order one n could i have an inside pocket to put my cake in please...

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