Posted on 01/08/2006 8:09:52 PM PST by blam
Piss on 'em! Let 'em be offended or take a camel!
Crucifixes always offend evil doers....just ask Satan, or Dracula, or (insert evil doer of choice)....
The policy was the same when going on liberty in Bahrain or UAE in the 90's for military personell. I imagine it is the same today. It's risky enough for westerners to be in the Middle East without provoking them. You might want to keep your head about you, so to speak.
When in Rome do as the Romans.
I don't see why the women should have to wear full traditional dress, maybe just a headscarf.
At least for protection from the sun anyway.
Some of those scarfs are quite decorative.
Omma stars and garters!!!!
You've said it all.................and so well!
Omma stars and garters!!!!
You've said it all.................and so well!
Newsflash: Just being British is more than enough reasons for them to bomb you....
Crucifixes ...
Why not on a long chain under the clothing?
sorry for the double post.............I guess I was laughing too hard
Might be wise to note that in Europe many Catholic churches will not allow a female to enter who is wearing shorts.
I guess they are claiming all of Saudi Arabia is a church.
Yep. Been going on for years.
http://www.jwa.org/discover/inthepast/infocus/military/airforce/stein.html
I live in an extremely liberal town (per capita, it makes the top 10 list for most liberal cities in the US). I wear a crucifix, along with a St. Joseph medallion, and also a Miraculous Mary medallion. But I rarely every bring it out over my shirt, since I know that it will lead to nothing but bad feelings toward me (and probably subtle discrimination).
Maybe we should all pray to the East 5 times a day in silent tribute, just so they don't get offended.
Why not on a long chain under the clothing?
While I understand your practical reasoning, I would still prefer a *large* cross, along with wolfbane, silver bullets, and a few wooden stakes for good measure if I had to tread across those lands.
My sister lived in Riyadh for a few years. They have (had?) great prices on gold in the souks there. One of the pieces she brought back for me was a small, 18 carat medallion of the sacred heart (which I still wear with my crucifix). She told me that Christian symbols could be found there if you knew where to look. =)
I've been told - in Boston - that I should cover up a cross because it might offend someone.
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