Multi-culturalism should bring tolerance and acceptance of that other culture's belief system. Many female Westerners who don't hold the same belief system of certain countries in the East, for example, when visiting that country, mainly have the politeness to don head-gear....wear long trousers, not walk about in bikini tops, and whatever else to show respect.
So it seems only fair that those of a different belief system, when in a 'western' country, should accept the culture of that country with some gracefulness. After all, they have been given paid work here (or benefits) and have not been discriminated against because of their race or religion.
In my opinion it works both ways. And these new trends are unbalanced.
This is actually quite silly in my opinion, as for those who believe that contact with dogs is 'unclean'....all they have to do is have a change of clothes and a wash-cloth in their locker, in order to meet the requirements for their next prayers. And some work places have full shower/bathroom facilities. It only takes 5 minutes to have a complete shower!
That's what country vets do anyway, when they have been attending to the backside of a cow one minute, and are expected to eat lunch with a colleague the next!
But then of course, country vets have some grit and are not usually self-pitying.
This quote from the Imam, From 'Trouw' 2.2. 2012 (on the 3rd link above) is absolutely correct. This is Islamic law about animals, and how to act when contacting dogs:
“Animals, including dogs, should be treated with love and respect. Only when you pray, for which you must be absolutely clean, are you not allowed to touch them.”
By the way, if it is too inflammatory and may 'upset someone'.....delete my comment at your leisure, my esteemed colleagues here on ALWF!
So it seems only fair that those of a different belief system, when in a 'western' country, should accept the culture of that country with some gracefulness. After all, they have been given paid work here (or benefits) and have not been discriminated against because of their race or religion.
In my opinion it works both ways. And these new trends are unbalanced.
This is actually quite silly in my opinion, as for those who believe that contact with dogs is 'unclean'....all they have to do is have a change of clothes and a wash-cloth in their locker, in order to meet the requirements for their next prayers. And some work places have full shower/bathroom facilities. It only takes 5 minutes to have a complete shower!
That's what country vets do anyway, when they have been attending to the backside of a cow one minute, and are expected to eat lunch with a colleague the next!
But then of course, country vets have some grit and are not usually self-pitying.
This quote from the Imam, From 'Trouw' 2.2. 2012 (on the 3rd link above) is absolutely correct. This is Islamic law about animals, and how to act when contacting dogs:
“Animals, including dogs, should be treated with love and respect. Only when you pray, for which you must be absolutely clean, are you not allowed to touch them.”
By the way, if it is too inflammatory and may 'upset someone'.....delete my comment at your leisure, my esteemed colleagues here on ALWF!
