How to Wear a Turban for Religious Reasons
Remember that those who make fun of others based on their wearing of religious garments are usually ignorant and intolerant of others whose beliefs differ from their own religious beliefs., Educate others by discussing your beliefs, when...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Remember that those who make fun of others based on their wearing of religious garments are usually ignorant and intolerant of others whose beliefs differ from their own religious beliefs.
But sometimes people are just scared and lashing out is the only way they can express this.
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Step 2: Educate others by discussing your beliefs
Explain in detail that the turban's importance can be found in just about every culture and religion, beginning with the ancient Babylonians and running up to western religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as eastern traditions such as Hinduism and Sikhism.
Show people a copy of the Old Testament and read from it, where it proclaims, “Once they enter the gates of the court”—implying God's court—“they are to wear linen vestments.
They shall wear linen turbans.” Then explain your own personal reasons for wearing a turban as well as the personal religious beliefs that cause you to wear it, Invite speakers such as lawyers or judges to explain to the assembly the importance of religious freedom and its protection by both the US Constitution and state law.
It might even be a good idea to feature people from your own religion who wear different types of turbans, and have them explain the differences and when and why they wear each. , If possible, have this person visit the home of the person who is bothering you about your turban to speak to his/her parents and to discuss your religion's reasons that require you to wear a turban; this just might help stop any taunting. , In North America, one religious group that wears a turban is the Sikhs.
Since September 11, 2001, the Sikhs often have been mistakenly profiled by the public as representing the fanatical Taliban group of Afghanistan.
This resulted in President George Bush signing a federal law which, among other things, prohibits persecution of American Sikhs and all Americans who wear turbans. -
Step 3: when appropriate.
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Step 4: If you are at school
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Step 5: Enlist the help of the principal to sponsor a religious tolerance day.
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Step 6: Speak to your spiritual leader about your situation.
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Step 7: Call the police if the situation becomes violent.
Detailed Guide
But sometimes people are just scared and lashing out is the only way they can express this.
Not responding to their taunts will sometimes silence them.
Explain in detail that the turban's importance can be found in just about every culture and religion, beginning with the ancient Babylonians and running up to western religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as eastern traditions such as Hinduism and Sikhism.
Show people a copy of the Old Testament and read from it, where it proclaims, “Once they enter the gates of the court”—implying God's court—“they are to wear linen vestments.
They shall wear linen turbans.” Then explain your own personal reasons for wearing a turban as well as the personal religious beliefs that cause you to wear it, Invite speakers such as lawyers or judges to explain to the assembly the importance of religious freedom and its protection by both the US Constitution and state law.
It might even be a good idea to feature people from your own religion who wear different types of turbans, and have them explain the differences and when and why they wear each. , If possible, have this person visit the home of the person who is bothering you about your turban to speak to his/her parents and to discuss your religion's reasons that require you to wear a turban; this just might help stop any taunting. , In North America, one religious group that wears a turban is the Sikhs.
Since September 11, 2001, the Sikhs often have been mistakenly profiled by the public as representing the fanatical Taliban group of Afghanistan.
This resulted in President George Bush signing a federal law which, among other things, prohibits persecution of American Sikhs and all Americans who wear turbans.
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