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Religious discrimination unveiled

Member rating: 6 out of 10 stars (2 votes) | Words: 1219 | Submitted: Sun Jan 20 2008

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There is a serious issue under debate that threatens the freedom of every individual to dress the way that they want, the freedom of expression and the right to practise their religion. We are currently living in a society where basic human rights are violated, and bigots are allowed to dictate what women are allowed to wear and how they should follow their religion. Laws and policies have been passed in countries such as France, banning people from practising their faith in public. It is now illegal to distinguish yourself as a follower of a religion in schools or other various agencies. Where it is not illegal, it is still detested and many people face discrimination and racial prejudice. Many people are alienated, Muslims in particular. These Muslims are expected to adhere to laws opposing their religion, such laws that completely contradict basic human rights. Where is this so-called "freedom" now? In...

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1 out of 5 stars Reviewed by: chrisashby13, 2008-02-29

"To follow any organised religion is to base your life around a moral code that was written thousands of years ago. Education, on the other hand, is about advancing knowledge and learning how to interact with society. The liberal French, like most civilised European countries, favour complete seperation of church and state."

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