That many believe that 'Freedom of religion' is alright but only if it pertains to their religion?
On a discussion forum, the hot topic is a Muslim woman arrested in Georgia for not removing her headscarf in a courtroom when ordered to by the judge. She first said no, politely. But when her religious reasons for wearing it were dismissed by the judge, she was understandably upset.
Many on the forum have cheered about her arrest, many with the she should 'go to her own country' if she wanted to dress like that due to religion, totally ignoring the fact she was a US citizen, thereby already in her own country.
When asked if they thought a nun, in a full habit, was told she had to wear street clothes, they all said NO, rather firmly too. When asked by me what was the difference between the nun in a full habit due to religious observance, and the woman wearing the headscarf for the same reason, the posters almost as if one mind stated that the Nun was of a Christian faith, so it was ok. *boggle*
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