Undoubteldly, a great religion and a compassionate God, Almighty Allah, would accommodate different cultures, not just those from a certain regions. Australians need a lot more convincing rationale to be moved.
There are many reasons behind strong resistance against the ban on the burqa in Australia.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/its-unaustralian--rally-condemns-push-to-ban-burqa-20100919-15hy0.html
At first sight, communities would agree that the brainwashing of women followers has been very successful. A strong belief may not necessarily be an indication virtuousness. What is certain is the achievement of propaganda to protect the powers of being sometimes at the expense of deluding the supportive majority.
Even if some Muslim women may want to disenfranchise from these constraints, they are too afraid to defy and disrupt the patriachal order, fear of being ostracised, intimidated, or even threatened with physical harm and shame they will bring upon themselves or their families. Unless they are prepared to totally severe ties and disown their families and community, which is difficult given their minorities status in Australia.
To wait for progressive changes from within Islam as some moderate voices have suggested, will take a very long time. Most cultures simply do not have the tenacity to balance the regimental and unquestioning doctrines. The Christian reformation took centuries to moderate itself with the proactive push by educated leadership, supported by state institutions. Many of these factors are either absent or too weak to bring fundamentalists more relevant to modern times. Positive change can only come about through building bridges and compromises on the part of various stakeholders, not consistently giving in to the steadfast.
Migrants who have come to Australia are accepted on the understanding that we will try to adjust and live without conflicts with the rest of society. Obeying the laws in the secular system is an obligation which confer rights in return. It is an unwritten social contract. Those who have benefitted from the free and fair system should not turn around and bite the hand that feeds them. It should be queried whether ardently holding on to traditions would pose problems for security issues and harmonious living with the rest of society.
Every individual has a personality and facial expressions are an essential part of communications. Fiascos in marriages and robberies could be avoided if everyone were to show most of their face if they wish to dress modestly and conservative.
Let's end on a light note to defuse emotional tensions.
There are many reasons behind strong resistance against the ban on the burqa in Australia.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/its-unaustralian--rally-condemns-push-to-ban-burqa-20100919-15hy0.html
At first sight, communities would agree that the brainwashing of women followers has been very successful. A strong belief may not necessarily be an indication virtuousness. What is certain is the achievement of propaganda to protect the powers of being sometimes at the expense of deluding the supportive majority.
Even if some Muslim women may want to disenfranchise from these constraints, they are too afraid to defy and disrupt the patriachal order, fear of being ostracised, intimidated, or even threatened with physical harm and shame they will bring upon themselves or their families. Unless they are prepared to totally severe ties and disown their families and community, which is difficult given their minorities status in Australia.
To wait for progressive changes from within Islam as some moderate voices have suggested, will take a very long time. Most cultures simply do not have the tenacity to balance the regimental and unquestioning doctrines. The Christian reformation took centuries to moderate itself with the proactive push by educated leadership, supported by state institutions. Many of these factors are either absent or too weak to bring fundamentalists more relevant to modern times. Positive change can only come about through building bridges and compromises on the part of various stakeholders, not consistently giving in to the steadfast.
Migrants who have come to Australia are accepted on the understanding that we will try to adjust and live without conflicts with the rest of society. Obeying the laws in the secular system is an obligation which confer rights in return. It is an unwritten social contract. Those who have benefitted from the free and fair system should not turn around and bite the hand that feeds them. It should be queried whether ardently holding on to traditions would pose problems for security issues and harmonious living with the rest of society.
Every individual has a personality and facial expressions are an essential part of communications. Fiascos in marriages and robberies could be avoided if everyone were to show most of their face if they wish to dress modestly and conservative.
Let's end on a light note to defuse emotional tensions.
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This is a very delicate issue indeed. See my comments : http://ausletters.blogspot.com/2011/07/nsw-burqua-laws-covers-security.html
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