Hello,
I have read so many articles on the internet concerning women wearing veils, such as the one below. http://home.swipnet.se/islam/hijab.htm
On one hand it seems that maybe it is showing respect for women, but on the other hand it really makes men look bad. It's like saying that men can't look at or talk to a women without thinking improper thoughts.
Don't get me wrong, I am very much in favor of all people dressing modestly, but at the same time, I don't understand why a women's head must be covered. When I go out in public the only part of me showing is my face and my hands, and I do not wear tight clothing.
As to men and women talking to each other, at least here, I don't see how you could avoid it. I don't go out of my way to have long talks with men other than my husband, but how can you not talk to men that aren't family members, when you go to stores and other places?
I wish that more men thought like my father did. He told me that once he married my mother, all of the other woman, might as well have been men.
I am not trying to ridicule your religion. I am just trying to understand, so please don't get upset with me!!!

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Brenda McLennan
I have read so many articles on the internet concerning women wearing veils, such as the one below. http://home.swipnet.se/islam/hijab.htm
On one hand it seems that maybe it is showing respect for women, but on the other hand it really makes men look bad. It's like saying that men can't look at or talk to a women without thinking improper thoughts.
Don't get me wrong, I am very much in favor of all people dressing modestly, but at the same time, I don't understand why a women's head must be covered. When I go out in public the only part of me showing is my face and my hands, and I do not wear tight clothing.
As to men and women talking to each other, at least here, I don't see how you could avoid it. I don't go out of my way to have long talks with men other than my husband, but how can you not talk to men that aren't family members, when you go to stores and other places?
I wish that more men thought like my father did. He told me that once he married my mother, all of the other woman, might as well have been men.
I am not trying to ridicule your religion. I am just trying to understand, so please don't get upset with me!!!

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Brenda McLennan
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