Veiled threat...

Aliantha · 10-23-2006, 07:45 PM

The only reason kids would think the veil etc is scarey is because we (western christians) live in a culture fraught with 'boogeymen' who're usually depicted as black ski mask wearing nasties.

If there weren't so many fairy stories and there was more fact in rearing a child, maybe things like this wouldn't be such an issue.

I also don't think there's anything wrong with children learning about other faiths. This sort of practice breaks down barriers and removes the illusions created by fear mongering grown ups.

10-23-2006, 07:45 PM	#22
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	The only reason kids would think the veil etc is scarey is because we (western christians) live in a culture fraught with 'boogeymen' who're usually depicted as black ski mask wearing nasties. If there weren't so many fairy stories and there was more fact in rearing a child, maybe things like this wouldn't be such an issue. I also don't think there's anything wrong with children learning about other faiths. This sort of practice breaks down barriers and removes the illusions created by fear mongering grown ups. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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