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July 11, 2007

People of Faith and Academe

Posted by kristinsdottir under Appearance, headgear, prejudice, religious dress
 

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“Does it really matter whether I am Muslim or Jewish? Should the exact size and shape of the head covering affect how you read this essay? How different is it from wearing a cross? Imagine for a moment that I am a human being with a strong academic record who happens to look a little different from you …”

Article:  “Deceived by Appearances” by Na’ema Suleiman, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Monday, July 9, 2007.

(photo credit to my mailo)

 

4 Responses to “People of Faith and Academe”

  1. kristinsdottir Says:
    July 11, 2007 at

    on the other hand, you have people with tattoos all over their body claiming their tattoos shouldn’t matter in landing them a job … and yes, I admit it … I do feel differently about visible tattoos! Note that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission could possibly take some interest in the case of a person tattooed for religious reasons who is rejected for a job on the basis of his/her tattoos … hmmmm … interesting, isn’t it?
    (go to this webpage: http://www.buffalonews.com/145/story/115078.html for article by Harry Wessel, originally published in the Orlando Sentinel, 07/08/07)

  2. kristinsdottir Says:
    July 11, 2007 at

    more on a related subject: http://www.wweek.com/editorial/3335/9224/ Multnomah Bible College is now allowing their students to both get tattoos and show them off. Note that Matt Farlow, an Multnomah Biblical Seminary grad student featured in this article, is covered almost exclusively in tattoos with Christian connotations.

  3. kristinsdottir Says:
    July 11, 2007 at

    What about Matt Farlow saying “I think that Jesus is gonna have a tattoo when he comes back. [The Bible] says he’s gonna have written on his thigh, ‘Lord of Lords and King of Kings.’” ?

  4. Precious Modesty Says:
    July 17, 2007 at

    My sister-in-law is really going to appreciate this article. She is actually studying for her PHD right now and is an Educator in a University. Thanks for the great link.

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