June 19, 2006
School girls forced to take off chasity rings or be removed from class
Schoolgirls are forced to take off chastity rings - or be ordered out of lessons
Gaby Hinsliff, political editor
Sunday, June 18, 2006
The Observer
It is o
nly a band of silver, imprinted with a Bible verse, worn by a schoolgirl.
But the decision by one of the country’s top state schools to ban American-style ‘purity rings’ - increasingly worn by Christian teenagers to symbolise a pledge not to have sex before marriage - has prompted not just a standoff with local parents, but a debate over religious expression and sex education.
From RT Faith: How important is this? What does it mean? Do we need to notice these freedoms that are slowly being challenged all over the world? Is your faith worth fighting for, even if puts you outside authority or popular opinion?
Is it just a ring? We want to hear your thoughts. . .
Kaitlin says:
I think they should be allowed to wear them. If the dress code says you can’t then don’t. If it doesn’t say, then wear it and wear it with pride.
Kevin Bussey says:
That is ridiculous!
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