France bans the Abaya and religious symbols in schools. Outrage on all sides. Thoughts?

[look.its.luke]

French state schools turn away dozens of girls wearing Muslim abaya dress

Dozens of girls are sent home after turning up at school wearing the now-banned abaya robe.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Matesrates]

As long as they’re banNing other religious symbols, crucifix etc, then it’s ok.

 

[Chunkylad]

I agree. It has to be one rule for all. You become a nations citizen then you abide by the country rules.

Equally a girl wouldn’t be wearing a bikini or crop top in an Arab school due to their nation rules.
That’s an extreme example I know but religion does not trump national rules.

 

[1966_and_all_that]

I agree. It has to be one rule for all. You become a nations citizen then you abide by the country rules.

Equally a girl wouldn’t be wearing a bikini or crop top in an Arab school due to their nation rules.
That’s an extreme example I know but religion does not trump national rules.

Except where religious leaders rule the nation.

 

[Chunkylad]

Except where religious leaders rule the nation.

Yup. Scary.

Some countries are a little bit HandMaidens Tale

 

[look.its.luke]

Yup. Scary.

Some countries are a little bit HandMaidens Tale

Iran, for example.

 

[Willie Mcgrotty]

Rules apply re school uniforms, everyone should comply. Queue protests I would imagine.

 

[Wizaard]

As long as they’re banNing other religious symbols, crucifix etc, then it’s ok.

Which they do.

 

[Threepeaksphil]

Their idea our country our rules

 

[Phil_bfc deux]

Another non story