Rabbi bans girls five years and above from riding a bike

[gregbrighton]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...r-five-riding-bikes-provocative-a7064201.html

Ridiculous, really. What planet do these extremist religious leaders live on? May I suggest they refrain from gazing their eyes downwards?

And these same leaders don't want women to study in further education. There have been several recent stories about the way extremist Muslim, Christian and Jewish schools in this country have infected and indocrinated children with their fundamentalist ideology. It's pretty awful. The government needs to clamp down on this stuff. Nip it in the bud for the benefit of society. Keep this sort of religios indocrination out of our schools!

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

You seem to start A LOT of threads about religion, spirituality etc. on here- probably more than anyone else. Can I ask an off topic innocent question? Why? Have you had a particular bad experience? Is it an area of interest for you? Just interested really

 

[narly101]

I think the problem with their society lies in this very small quote "that bicycle seats caused young girls to sit in a way men found “provocative”."

I can safely say I have never looked at a young girl on a bike, and thought her "provocative". If men in Israel need to be protected from this, then the problem lies elsewhere. Not with young girls on bikes.

 

[The Merry Prankster]

I think the problem with their society lies in this very small quote "that bicycle seats caused young girls to sit in a way men found “provocative”."

I can safely say I have never looked at a young girl on a bike, and thought her "provocative". If men in Israel need to be protected from this, then the problem lies elsewhere. Not with young girls on bikes.

So nail on head.

 

[Gabbafella]

I wonder how people view me on my daily ride to work? I don't know if I feel appreciated or cheap.

 

[gregbrighton]

You seem to start A LOT of threads about religion, spirituality etc. on here- probably more than anyone else. Can I ask an off topic innocent question? Why? Have you had a particular bad experience? Is it an area of interest for you? Just interested really

I start more foodie threads than religious ones. I am a former practicing Christian realising after research that it was all a load of nonsense. I am now an atheist.

 

[LamieRobertson]

You seem to start A LOT of threads about religion, spirituality etc. on here- probably more than anyone else. Can I ask an off topic innocent question? Why? Have you had a particular bad experience? Is it an area of interest for you? Just interested really

That's an interesting point,,,especially as this incidcent is in another country.

 

[LamieRobertson]

I think the problem with their society lies in this very small quote "that bicycle seats caused young girls to sit in a way men found “provocative”."

I can safely say I have never looked at a young girl on a bike, and thought her "provocative". If men in Israel need to be protected from this, then the problem lies elsewhere. Not with young girls on bikes.

Or nothing to do with the men/society..but one rabbi's stupid edict

 

[severnside gull]

Catholic priests (and CoE vicars and scout leaders for that matter) have a reputation and a history for banning little boys who refuse to bend over for them - are they more or less extremist than exponents of the Jewish faith?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

It wasn't that long ago that women were required to sit side saddle on scooters in Italy, or all over Europe, whilst on horseback.

 

[gregbrighton]

An interesting article about tackling religious fundamentalist schools of the three main faiths:

http://www.independent.co.uk/voices...-extremism-subjugation-of-women-a7067306.html

We, as a society need to protect our children from these types of schools and teachings. I don't think our government is doing enough.

 

[One Love]

I start more foodie threads than religious ones. I am a former practicing Christian realising after research that it was all a load of nonsense. I am now an atheist.

It's like ex-smokers. They're the worst.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

An interesting article about tackling religious fundamentalist schools of the three main faiths:

http://www.independent.co.uk/voices...-extremism-subjugation-of-women-a7067306.html

We, as a society need to protect our children from these types of schools and teachings. I don't think our government is doing enough.

You were taught as a child, but rejected that teaching as you made your own mind up. Did you need protecting?

 

[JCL666]

It wasn't until I read the God Delusion that I realised the whole "Christian/Muslim/Hindu Child" thing is like a form of brain washing.

A recent article on it>>>> https://richarddawkins.net/2015/02/dont-force-your-religious-opinions-on-your-children/


I know Dawkins is, at times, harsh in how he puts his points across, but in this area he's not wrong IMO...... and at least he's not Pat Condell.

 

[alfredmizen]

I think the problem with their society lies in this very small quote "that bicycle seats caused young girls to sit in a way men found “provocative”."

I can safely say I have never looked at a young girl on a bike, and thought her "provocative". If men in Israel need to be protected from this, then the problem lies elsewhere. Not with young girls on bikes.

Spot on.

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

It's like ex-smokers. They're the worst.

also goes the other way- some of the most annoying christians I know are former hardcore atheists

 

[gregbrighton]

It wasn't until I read the God Delusion that I realised the whole "Christian/Muslim/Hindu Child" thing is like a form of brain washing.

A recent article on it>>>> https://richarddawkins.net/2015/02/dont-force-your-religious-opinions-on-your-children/


I know Dawkins is, at times, harsh in how he puts his points across, but in this area he's not wrong IMO...... and at least he's not Pat Condell.

It was Dawkins which made me think more about my beliefs and starting a path to questioning it.

Recently, I came across 'The Atheist Experience' - a YouTube channel run by atheists in Austin, Texas (in the heart of the Bible Belt). They have a regular phone in show. It's worth taking a look. I found it entertaining.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAtheistExperience