British teacher fired for wearing a veil in class

[Fandango 1,439]

Lol, gmta woman! at the same minute too!!!

[tmma 467]

Lol, gmta woman! at the same minute too!!!

ME TOO!!!

[Mirorgate 0]

See, the problem really is the fact that according to what I've read here (and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong), it is not required by Islam to cover the face in the prescence of children. But it is looked upon in traditionalist views as being req'd to do so in front of men. So one has to ask onesself WHY this woman has it backwards. What exactly is the point to get a job under misrepresentation? how does her covering her face become a religious belief when she didn't exhibit such belief when being hired????? How is it such a vital part of 'who she is' if she can choose at whim to not observe when trying to get a job, and then choose TO observe, even though it hinders the very job she was hired to do? Lawsuit anyone????? I totally forgot the fact that it was a Church of England school. Do none of you find that odd? Well, I don't, considering CofE has DEEEEEEEEEEEP pockets But I wouldn't expect the flying nun to teach at a Jewish school, and I don't get why this seemingly traditional Muslima would want to be teaching in a school which flies against everything that she so fervently believes.

It's distracting, and has the capacity to intimidate children. YES, children should be taught acceptance & tolerance...but at the end of the day, they are children, not adults.

If it is my religious belief to wear a Jimmy Carter mask, should I be allowed to teach children whilst wearing it?

So you;re saying she lied to get the job, wears the veil.. gets fired for doing so.... sues on grounds of religious differences and takes the cash and never has to work a day in her life again... so its all about greed eh? surely... you jest

[almaty 19]

Children need smiles and reassuring looks from teachers...not some woman in a darth vadar outfit.

Wow, just wow.

i do not agree with the teacher in this..but comments like are just wrong

[Fandango 1,439]

Children need smiles and reassuring looks from teachers...not some woman in a darth vadar outfit.

Wow, just wow.

i do not agree with the teacher in this..but comments like are just wrong

Again, please don't misunderstand my comment....you tell me that's not what a small child would say?

[almaty 19]

Children need smiles and reassuring looks from teachers...not some woman in a darth vadar outfit.

Wow, just wow.

i do not agree with the teacher in this..but comments like are just wrong

Again, please don't misunderstand my comment....you tell me that's not what a small child would say?

maybe, i probably would have... since seeing a nun when young, an being non catholic, brought up ideas from old horror movies..so you are right for allot of kids could relate it that way...

[Mirorgate 0]

Children need smiles and reassuring looks from teachers...not some woman in a darth vadar outfit.

Wow, just wow.

i do not agree with the teacher in this..but comments like are just wrong

Again, please don't misunderstand my comment....you tell me that's not what a small child would say?

maybe, i probably would have... since seeing a nun when young, an being non catholic, brought up ideas from old horror movies..so you are right for allot of kids could relate it that way...

as an aside... "Nuns on the Run".. totally hilarious movie

darth vader has cookies. saw recruitment poster for dark-side. tempting.... very tempting

[Carol&Marc 0]

All thrree of my boys are in karate so they would just think she was a ninja!

[Jenn! 918]

Children need smiles and reassuring looks from teachers...not some woman in a darth vadar outfit.

Wow, just wow.

i do not agree with the teacher in this..but comments like are just wrong

Again, please don't misunderstand my comment....you tell me that's not what a small child would say?

maybe, i probably would have... since seeing a nun when young, an being non catholic, brought up ideas from old horror movies..so you are right for allot of kids could relate it that way...

Any fear or intimidation caused by a burqa for children could be easily corrected. Why not let them have contact with a woman in a burqa just because they might be frightened when a simple explanation is all it would take?

I still think the comment is wow, just wow.

[almaty 19]

Children need smiles and reassuring looks from teachers...not some woman in a darth vadar outfit.

Wow, just wow.

i do not agree with the teacher in this..but comments like are just wrong

Again, please don't misunderstand my comment....you tell me that's not what a small child would say?

maybe, i probably would have... since seeing a nun when young, an being non catholic, brought up ideas from old horror movies..so you are right for allot of kids could relate it that way...

as an aside... "Nuns on the Run".. totally hilarious movie

darth vader has cookies. saw recruitment poster for dark-side. tempting.... very tempting

..nuns on the run..a great flick..yes, saw the new girl scout ads..with darth valder...i must say i was influenced by the dark side... now, have 14 boxes of mints...

[Mirorgate 0]

Any fear or intimidation caused by a burqa for children could be easily corrected. Why not let them have contact with a woman in a burqa just because they might be frightened when a simple explanation is all it would take?

I still think the comment is wow, just wow.

and comments about nun's and penguins?? also wow?

..nuns on the run..a great flick..yes, saw the new girl scout ads..with darth valder...i must say i was influenced by the dark side... now, have 14 boxes of mints...

mmmm... samoas... i didnt want just 1 box.. but 20. with these droids too

[almaty 19]

Any fear or intimidation caused by a burqa for children could be easily corrected. Why not let them have contact with a woman in a burqa just because they might be frightened when a simple explanation is all it would take?

I still think the comment is wow, just wow.

and comments about nun's and penguins?? also wow?

..nuns on the run..a great flick..yes, saw the new girl scout ads..with darth valder...i must say i was influenced by the dark side... now, have 14 boxes of mints...

mmmm... samoas... i didnt want just 1 box.. but 20. with these droids too

agreed brother mirror....i got a back order a 16 boxes of savannahs

[Jenn! 918]

Any fear or intimidation caused by a burqa for children could be easily corrected. Why not let them have contact with a woman in a burqa just because they might be frightened when a simple explanation is all it would take?

I still think the comment is wow, just wow.

and comments about nun's and penguins?? also wow?

Huh? I didn't read any comments about penguins. I think you are assuming something about me. Care to elaborate?

[Mirorgate 0]

Any fear or intimidation caused by a burqa for children could be easily corrected. Why not let them have contact with a woman in a burqa just because they might be frightened when a simple explanation is all it would take?

I still think the comment is wow, just wow.

and comments about nun's and penguins?? also wow?

Huh? I didn't read any comments about penguins. I think you are assuming something about me. Care to elaborate?

not assuming anything.. hence the question.

someone made reference to full bhurka as darth vader outfit. everyone knows about the nun (mentioned in here) to penguin reference. just wondering if you also think such comments are "wow" or gloss it over.

serious question.

[Fandango 1,439]

Children need smiles and reassuring looks from teachers...not some woman in a darth vadar outfit.

Wow, just wow.

i do not agree with the teacher in this..but comments like are just wrong

Again, please don't misunderstand my comment....you tell me that's not what a small child would say?

maybe, i probably would have... since seeing a nun when young, an being non catholic, brought up ideas from old horror movies..so you are right for allot of kids could relate it that way...

Any fear or intimidation caused by a burqa for children could be easily corrected. Why not let them have contact with a woman in a burqa just because they might be frightened when a simple explanation is all it would take?

I still think the comment is wow, just wow.

They can't even understand what she's saying, let alone what she stands for

The comment can still be 'wow just wow' for you, but if someone is going to be in a position of influence over a child, a parent must try to understand a child's pov.

It is NOT the C of E's responsibility to teach Mulima doctrine, as it is not a Muslim school's responsibility to teach C of E doctrine

Any fear or intimidation caused by a burqa for children could be easily corrected. Why not let them have contact with a woman in a burqa just because they might be frightened when a simple explanation is all it would take?

I still think the comment is wow, just wow.

and comments about nun's and penguins?? also wow?

Huh? I didn't read any comments about penguins. I think you are assuming something about me. Care to elaborate?

not assuming anything.. hence the question.

someone made reference to full bhurka as darth vader outfit. everyone knows about the nun (mentioned in here) to penguin reference. just wondering if you also think such comments are "wow" or gloss it over.

serious question.

excellent point!