School trip to the Mosque.

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.dailymail....--branded-truant.html

Whereas I agree that anyone visiting a mosque or any other Religious building should respect the particular dress code.

What I don't agree with that these pupils were forced to attend or be marked as a truant, as regards paying for the privilege that takes the biscuit. If there is a charge then the visit should be voluntary.

What I would like to know, was the trip the mind child of the Headmaster or not?
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[mollykins]

Thye shouldn't have been forced to go, what about if they were devote to a different religion?

[mollykins]

I've jsut rewad it, and they would have all been devote catholics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that's taking the biscuit, as you said.

[sara3]

I thought we wanted our kids to learn respect?

I don't see the problem.

[mollykins]

We learn about different religions without having to go to churches and being forced to dress differently. Having said that though, i don't even know where the nearest mosque or other non-christian denomination building is to me.

[sara3]

are you not interested in how other people live? I think it's fascinating.

[vulcan]

Can a school dictate what the chidren wear during school time, other than the official uniform ?

[mollykins]

Yeah, but i don't want to be forced into anything and have no desire to enter a religious building, i can't even remember the last time i went into a christian church, and as far as i'm aware i've never been into a church of any other religion either.

[sara3]

I've been to the Vatican, but I didn't go in a little strappy top and shorts, even though I was on holiday. you show appropriate respect when visiting such places.

[thetruthhurts]

Another highly original thread from the master of moderation

[Bobbisox]

I love finding out about different religions and cultures, my friends neighbours are Iranian, very well read and they tell facinating stories about their homeland

[mollykins]

That's a good point vulcan . . . . sometimes on trips though they might have to wear something for health and safety, but this is just out of respect.

Couldn't the people whp refused to go, be 'ill' that day, then at least they wouldn't be marked as an unauthorised absence, but they are making a point.

[cazzz1975]

At my daughters school they have the same rule "attend or be marked as a truant" unless you have a doctors note for sports day as well as some educational field trips.

They are respecting the rules of the mosque obviously by asking children to dress in an appropriate manner.

[sara3]

really Molly? what's the point to be made?

"just" out of respect? wow.. you have a lot to learn.

[ChuckFickens]

LOL!!!

The Daily Mail, that great upholder of all things British

So why can't they even spell patronize the correct, English way?

[yogi-bear]

If i'm anywhere in the world, and decide to visit a religious buiding, musuem, historical place etc, i make sure i always wear a pair of trousers and a proper shirt, no matter what the temperature, as it's only good manners and respectful to the country and culture....seeing people in shorts and vests in churches is so disrespectful, in my opinion, as other good folk may not agree.

[Bobbisox]

I have been to the Vatican too, I am non catholic but I covered my shoulders and wore crop rrousers....as a mark of respect

[mollykins]

The point that they shouldn't be forced to and forced to dress differently, which goes against equal rights for men and women which this country is trying to uphold.

[sara3]

Molly, would you go into the Vatican in shorts?

[mollykins]

I don't want to disrespect them or anything, but i can't be doing with a religion that allows men to rape their WIVES and treats women in general, so badly.

[Bobbisox]

Molly I think I would have you adopted if you were mine !