Today more and more people are finding it hard to find a mate through the traditional methods. At one point Christian dating consisted of people going to bars and other social gatherings to meet people. They also met through friends. However, over time things have changed. With the increased use of the internet people have found a different way of dating. Christian dating today consists of people sitting in front of computer, typing in a name and meeting both men and women online who they have a relationship with.
There are those who think that this form of Christian dating is wrong and people should get away from the computer and get out a meet people. However there are others who think, what better way to meet hundreds of people at the same time then by entering a chat room and talking to everyone at the same time. People have found future spouses and mates on the internet.
There are Christian dating services that will help you to find your soul mate. These companies will contact you and interview you to find out about you as a person. They will record all information and enter it into a data base. The company will then try to find a person who matches what you want and who has similar interests as you. The company will then contact both parties and will arrange a date. This is kind of like a blind date as in most cases you don't know your date until you meet them on the day of the arranged date.
Christian dating also consists of people going on reality televisions shows to find to find their mate. This form of dating is becoming more and more popular all the time. In this form Christian dating is a little different, instead of dating one person at a time, people are dating multiple persons in an attempt to find the one that is perfect for them. Over the course of a specific period of time, people get eliminated until the perfect couple is found.
There is an argument that says that for generations in England, women have fought for full equality. The veil is an outward and visible sign of the subservience of women in the more conservative male dominated muslim sects.
As such it is unacceptable to the host community which is still predominantly liberal, tolerant and Christian. It is only a small step from the veil to hanging women for adultery. This is not a Muslim state and will never be one. The old adage "when in Rome do what the Romans do" can easily apply here.
At the end of the day this is England where everybody should follow the English way. When you speak to a person you should give them eye contact and how can you do that when you can't see their face. What about face to face contact when you can not see somebody's face. Whilst any person lives in England you follow the tradition's and culture of England. Like it or move somewhere else.
The other side of the coin in this debate centres on Britain being a multi culturalist society and we should respect and welcome the traditions of other religions in this country. We believe in the right of freedom of expression so it should be perfectly acceptable for a muslim woman to wear the hijab whenever and wherever she likes if she is not hurting other people.
How on earth can the veil make you feel uncomfortable?. You can see her eyes and hear her voice what more do you need to see. Women who prance around 'half naked' wearing vest tops, bra tops and bikini tops are the ones who offend and make other people uncomfortable. That compared to the veil is nothing. The veil is a good thing and nothing bad comes from it as result from wearing it.
I have looked at both sides of this debate and written about many of the sensitive issues involved. I will now express my own conclusions on the subject.
I think there are a lot of different groups who get up in arms over things instead of trying to understand why the problem has arisen in the first place. As far as I understand Jack Straw is not commanding the women of Blackburn to take off their veils. he has asked politely, its their choice if they want to or not.
If muslims believe that women should cover their face then let them. Its a belief and as a multi cultural society we should accept that.
When someone notes that those who hide their faces might find it difficult to integrate. This comment should not be a cause for outrage but understanding. Why do people find it difficult to talk to someone who covers their face? Why should not seeing who you are talking to make you uneasy.
Jack Straw has opened an interesting debate, the best outcome can only come from seeing why it has been said in the first place instead of getting outraged and setting up defences
Maybe if we all wore blindfolds we'd appreciate each others personality regardless of what we are wearing.
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