“What are your opinions on the veil (hijabs, burqas)? Do you think they’re symbols of oppression and Muslim women shouldn’t wear them while living in the West?”
- From Feminist
Are habits symbols of oppression for nuns?
Archive for the 'Asking Questions' Category
Covering up
November 23, 2006
Israel seeks to move gay pride parade
November 7, 2006
At first glimpse of the photo on this story, I thought it was a scene from the ongoing Israel / Hezbollah conflict. Wars over occupation and the right to land – although still, in my mind, not a valid reason for war as one does not exist – are not an unfamiliar sight. We have [...]
It’s not what you say but how you say it! (?)
November 3, 2006
So Right to Life activist, Peter Erbacher launched attacks on RU486 Doctor, Caroline de Costa. While Mr. Erbacher admits that he is “too full on and rough around the edges” as he sabotages de Costa’s book launch by leaping on stage and badgering her, he also professes to “play by the rules”. The fact that [...]
