Posted on 01/29/2002 11:01:29 PM PST by summer
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"Former evangelist preachers" (whatever that really means; HORRIBLE syntax.............where's this person's editor???) don't "convert" to Islam. This tells me all I need to know about this twit; she's a total flake. Bank on it.
That's right Bucky, and don't you forget it.
LOL, I would too, just don't tell Bucky that.
Fine with me. But they do not have a right to drive a car without following the laws of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Those veils can be a serious obstruction to vision.
Islamic countries deal with this by not allowing women to drive.
operating a motor vehicle on public roads is a PRIVELEDGE not a right
And I don't give my fingerprints unless I'm charged with a crime but the DMV in Texas requires that I let them scan my fingers (with no release on how they will later use this data or why it is needed).
ACLU lawyer Howard Marks argues that the law is vague. Ah yes, the ACLooney steps in to see that common sense, fair play, reason, and the law are all ignored so this woman doesn't feel "threatened".
Marks said he also will cling to a state law on religious freedom that states the "government shall not substantially burden a person's exercise of religion. "
If she were to live under an Islamic state, she may be prohibited from driving altogether. So much for adhering to the tenants of her religion. She's just another fashion victim having a hard time learning to cope.
Her Florida license was issued with her face covered last February, but the state demanded a new photo without her veil in November. State record checks began after Sept. 11.
I guess that DMV photographers are blind as a bat and that explains the photos we all get on our licenses.
Ali is asking the state to clarify its policy on religiously mandated clothes, and he wants the state to train employees about Muslim needs.
Some Indian tribes (=non-PC talk for Native Americans) are rumored to believe that photos steal the soul (and I think even some followers of Islam prohibit images of living things). Do these regious believers get to have licenses without pictures (photographic or otherwise)?
If your religion also forbids the public speaking of Dash-hole and Little Dickie Gephart, sign me up!
I don't think she moved here, it appears that she denounced Jesus for Allah and Mohommed.
Sultaana Freeman, a former evangelist preacher who converted to Islam about five years ago and wears the traditional niqab, says her religion doesn't allow her to show her face to strangers.
Well, I was thinking of starting a religion anyways... wanna join?
What a coincidence! Mine does too (although these aren't necessarily the same religions)!
What about muslims that reject "man's law" and can only be tried in an "Islamic court" under Allah's laws?
See, the concept isn't so unusual after all (this was the pitch that we heard from the muddle east before we started bombing after 9/11, the prisoners and suspects need to be tried in Islamic courts under Islamic law and not in America under man's law).
Those, who wear that all over thingy ( called a burka [sp ?] in Afghanistan ! ) is a hazard, if worn to drive in. It is also defeating the entire purpose of a driver's licence, which requires a picture on it.
That , most assurredly is NOT becoming " usual " wear, for American converts. The head scarf ( whatever they call it ) has been COMMON amongst Nation of Islam converts, for about 7 decadaes. All other American conversions, to Islam, is of a quite later / more recent vintage. And, BTW, females , of the Muslim faith, who are members of our armed forces, do NOT get to wear any Islamic style head covering, while on duty. Isn't that interesting ?
No, there aren't " mysteries " concerning Sharia , that I am unfamiliar with. I just didn't think that it was necessary for me to type ALL of the various Islamic codes and practices , for women, out. But, since you might be unfamiliar with ALL of them, go look them up. : - )
Since you have chosen to ridicule a sacred / holy Christian ( and no, I a NOT one of FR's BIble thumpers ) rite, I suggest that you apologise; IMMEDIATELEY , newbie. You so liked to hassle someoene over their " new " status, as an American , it is only meet and right, for YOU, newbie, to ne hassled over your VERY new arrival in FR ; newbie !
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