But the everyday dress in Italy it isn't how you would dress to go to those places, or it certainly wasn't when I was there. They have signs up asking people to dress modestly and advise what is appropriate. Now a certain percentage either dress that way knowing they are going to these places or (which was more commonly the case) to put on a wrap/scarf while they were in there. Of course there were those who thought that being respectful wasn't important and just went in there with their everyday clothes on.
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Well said...nothing wrong with the Police giving respect to a religion ie women cannot enter a mosque unless their heads and bodies are covered...
But you know its the same ole **** in here time and time again especially when it comes to islam and religion.
Well done to the police force in question for showing a bit of tolerance and respect...some of you lot in here need to take a leaf out of their book
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Naturally, we are not a Muslim country.
However, I will happily take my shoes off entering a Mosque. I respect that it is a place of worship and I understand that it is a place treasured by those who follow that particular religion.
In other words, I consider myself to be polite, something which I hope that we would all like to associate with being British.
My grandmother did that once, asked a police officer to remove his shoes when he came in to question her about some vandalism that went on around her area.
Guess what? He did.
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Are you a religion or a place of worship??...what a silly and stupid arguement to bring up...seriously some of you need to get out more...you moan and complain about how PC this country has become...in some cases it has but tbh a lot of you are just as worse as the ones you accuse.
As for tolerance??..fine im in total agreement that some immigrants should be tolerant as well...but my attitude is that if they arent tolerant then should we stoop to their level and let ourselves become less tolerant??. Personally i dont think we should...personally i dont have time for intolerant people myself but i dont let them affect my life.
Muban well said, couldnt agree with you more.
Very well said.
Well said. With the way people are reacting you would think the police are forcing all female police officers to wear head scarfs at all times. All they are doing is being polite and showing a bit of respect, something that many people on here would know little about when it comes to respecting other peoples views yet expect others to show it to them.
I don't believe in Islam or Christianity myself but if I was to enter a Church or Mosque I would most certainly respect their rules. People on here bang on about the PC brigade but the anti-PC brigade seem to be just as big a bunch of loonies if you ask me.
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I don't think this is the big story that some believe it to be but let's not let that stand in the way of sensationalism.
I remember doing a shotgun renewal enquiry on a local GP who was a Sikh and also a respected and popular member of the local community. My colleague and I offered to remove our shoes when invited in his home and certainly not out of fear of upset or to pander to other religions and cultures.
It was out of respect for both him as a person and also for his religion. He said he was very appreciative but there was no need.
Diversity is not the furure that the Daily Mail et al make it out to be. It is a small step of accepting that people are different and have different cultures and beliefs.
As for the OP, I would happily wear a head covering in a Mosque both professionally and privately. Again, out of respect for other peoples beliefs and cultures and well said Nitefly. Perhaps others should adopt such an attitude.
I remember doing a shotgun renewal enquiry on a local GP who was a Sikh and also a respected and popular member of the local community. My colleague and I offered to remove our shoes when invited in his home and certainly not out of fear of upset or to pander to other religions and cultures.
It was out of respect for both him as a person and also for his religion. He said he was very appreciative but there was no need.
Diversity is not the furure that the Daily Mail et al make it out to be. It is a small step of accepting that people are different and have different cultures and beliefs.
As for the OP, I would happily wear a head covering in a Mosque both professionally and privately. Again, out of respect for other peoples beliefs and cultures and well said Nitefly. Perhaps others should adopt such an attitude.
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You know that Vatican City isn't in Italy right?
Of course, tourists aren't obliged to visit places with dress codes like the Vatican, so the old "if you don't like it, don't go" argument applies to them. The police don't have that luxury however, if they need to enter a mosque for whatever reason then they have a duty to do so. IMO by forcing female police officers to change their uniform before entering certain premises, the police force in question is breaking gender equality laws.
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Thats alright, just respect for their views aint it.
Do the police take their shoes off when they enter a Mosque as well then? They should do if they are being polite.
So next time I am being chased by the policewoman I must remember to run into a mosque cause be the time she gets her shoes off and puts her scarf on I'll be long gone out of the back......
So next time I am being chased by the policewoman I must remember to run into a mosque cause be the time she gets her shoes off and puts her scarf on I'll be long gone out of the back......
Yeah, because the article explicity refers to when the police are in pursuit, and not just when they might need to enter the mosque to ask questions, or make an appearance for a presentation, or to attend any matter that does not have urgency.Do the police take their shoes off when they enter a Mosque as well then? They should do if they are being polite.
So next time I am being chased by the policewoman I must remember to run into a mosque cause be the time she gets her shoes off and puts her scarf on I'll be long gone out of the back......
No personal attacks please
Do the police take their shoes off when they enter a Mosque as well then? They should do if they are being polite.
So next time I am being chased by the policewoman I must remember to run into a mosque cause be the time she gets her shoes off and puts her scarf on I'll be long gone out of the back......
Of course I do and I'm pretty sure you know that I do too, you know what I meant let's not start getting into petty points scoring. I also used the example of the Pantheon so if it makes you feel happier we can use that as the example instead.
I wonder if any police women are actually bothered by being asked to do this? I know I wouldn't be.
At the risk of sounding like devil's advocate, I'm interested to see what female police officers think of this proposal. Do they feel like their rights have been violated in the process of respecting others?
I can understand the need to appease the Muslim community for pragmatic reasons, but I guess I just hate the idea of soothing collective delusion in any form. Personal opinion of course
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I can understand the need to appease the Muslim community for pragmatic reasons, but I guess I just hate the idea of soothing collective delusion in any form. Personal opinion of course
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