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if a woman decides that she wants to humble herself before Allah by dressing this modestly,
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I have too much respect and admiration for the Muslim religion not to cringe when extremists who want to subjugate women do so by hiding behind religious principles.
Jehovah, God, Elohim, Yaweh, Lord, Allah….
"Though we may know Him by a thousand names, He is one and the same to us all." (Ghandi)
No way does He, no matter what we call Him, want some of us to be treated as LESS THAN (especially in His name!).
It is common sense that burkas are psychologically, emotionally, and physically abusive to women. This is not about respecting the right to practice one's religion. This is about putting an end to gender discrimination.