Free World Rules

Immigrants should know the rules before they come, but once arrived, the sooner the change is made, the better for all concerned.

Courtesy: realclearreligion.com

(PASO ROBLES, Calif.) - In some Islamic societies leaders use religion to make the people obedient. Mosque architecture, dress-codes for women - the use of burqa -ceremony and prescribed ritual taught by clergy all play a part.

Some States allow men to punish resistant women by public whipping, and in severe cases, stoning, to enforce obedience.

Men are guardians of the faith, and devout husbands and fathers are known to have killed deviant wives and daughters who shame them but, change is coming.

Migrant Islamic families often cling to old mannerisms, and resent host countries that prefer they merge with its freer public lifestyle.

France allows worship according to custom but, where freedom of religion is the rule, rejects using women as religious symbols in public or at school.

Free Countries respect this rule, and migrants to the Free World owe their host nation the courtesy of conforming.

Immigrants should know the rules before they come, but once arrived, the sooner the change is made, the better for all concerned.

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