Religious Freedom
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What's wrong with that sentence? I'm not saying they will try to make me join in, but in the unlikely event that they do, I'll say no.Jester00 said:
Isn't that fair enough? Or am I missing something?
I would understand this perfectly, if anyone required you to actively participate in a ritual, but get this, during such visits THEY DON'T DO THAT. As I've said before, I've been to tons of sermons regardless my lack of beliefs and I wasn't required to do anything, not even sing. I only sang along because it alleviated my boredom and some of them were indeed nicely written. Putting a hat on does not in any way make you participate, it's just something you do so no one would get offended, like, if I went to a church WITH a hat on.TacticalAssassin1 said:
As soon as pigs fly...Jester00 said:
Just because I say 'as soon as such and such' doesn't mean I think it's going to happen.
Why NOT wear a skullcap?
Think of it as some strange hat.
It's not that wearing something immediately transforms you to a Jewish person.
Think of it as some strange hat.
It's not that wearing something immediately transforms you to a Jewish person.
you're in the right. you shouldn't do it if you really don't want to, i mean, i can understand why this might make you feel uncomfortable, i go through some of this stuff myself pretty much everyday. i live in a christian household but i'm not christian, and they know it. but they still make me participate in their beliefs, and i hate it with a passion. i want to try to be open minded as possible, but it's hard when they're forcing their beliefs on me. i naturally put up defenses towards this action. and i see you seem to be the same way. talk to the teacher, and maybe just wait outside
"I'm not a religious person and do not wish to participate in religious activities. It's against my beliefs."
If you're saying you're an atheist, the only thing that characterises us is that we don't believe in God. Anyway, wearing a cap doesn't mean you're participating, just that you're not being a dick.
Honestly, I think religion is infantile at best, but you aren't being asked to pray or have your foreskin cut off before you enter, so what difference does it make? Its such a non-issue you can't even claim its a matter of principle.
I was accepted to a 6th Form that was Catholic, but had mandatory prayer sessions about points during the term (in spite of them claiming the school was not only for Catholics), and so I went somewhere else on the principles that education and my religion (or lack thereof) should have nothing to do with each other, and that they were being hypocritical, and that I am against religious schools anyway. If I hadn't of had to do anything other than wear a specific article of clothing that didn't bear any relation to anything else anyway, I'd have probably considered it more.
If you're saying you're an atheist, the only thing that characterises us is that we don't believe in God. Anyway, wearing a cap doesn't mean you're participating, just that you're not being a dick.
Honestly, I think religion is infantile at best, but you aren't being asked to pray or have your foreskin cut off before you enter, so what difference does it make? Its such a non-issue you can't even claim its a matter of principle.
I was accepted to a 6th Form that was Catholic, but had mandatory prayer sessions about points during the term (in spite of them claiming the school was not only for Catholics), and so I went somewhere else on the principles that education and my religion (or lack thereof) should have nothing to do with each other, and that they were being hypocritical, and that I am against religious schools anyway. If I hadn't of had to do anything other than wear a specific article of clothing that didn't bear any relation to anything else anyway, I'd have probably considered it more.
Edit: Most of this had already been cleared up, but my opinion anyway:
Respect for other religions is that you do not purposefully antagonise them. Wearing an item of clothing does not mean that they are forcing their belief onto you, it is a sign of respect. In some countries it is custom to remove your shoes before entering a house, and definitely for eating with them (some extend this to restaurants). Would you refuse this, as it is not to do with your culture?
Respect is a two way street. If you want them to respect you, you need to be able to show some humility and respect back to them.
I applaud that you went to the synagogue and museum, as understanding world cultures is essential in life. If more people were able to open mindedly learn about other people and the way they are, rather than jumping to rash decisions, stereotypes and bigotry, then the world would be a better, more peaceful place.
Respect for other religions is that you do not purposefully antagonise them. Wearing an item of clothing does not mean that they are forcing their belief onto you, it is a sign of respect. In some countries it is custom to remove your shoes before entering a house, and definitely for eating with them (some extend this to restaurants). Would you refuse this, as it is not to do with your culture?
Respect is a two way street. If you want them to respect you, you need to be able to show some humility and respect back to them.
I applaud that you went to the synagogue and museum, as understanding world cultures is essential in life. If more people were able to open mindedly learn about other people and the way they are, rather than jumping to rash decisions, stereotypes and bigotry, then the world would be a better, more peaceful place.
Same thing happened at VAMPY when my sister went,
But if you are christain or muslim it really should matter since the kippah is just saying that you respect and love God, Now if your atheist,hindu,buddhist,etc. and you don't want to wear one just ask the person respectful that you'd rather not, i think the person with the hat would understand
But if you are christain or muslim it really should matter since the kippah is just saying that you respect and love God, Now if your atheist,hindu,buddhist,etc. and you don't want to wear one just ask the person respectful that you'd rather not, i think the person with the hat would understand
