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What does it mean?
If God wanted women to cover their faces, He would have given them a flap of skin for that purpose.
In plain terms
Divine intent would be obvious if it required a physical feature.
What can you take from it?
Question the rationale behind dress codes.

Where it applies

  • theology
  • cultural debate

Putting it to work

  • critically examine religious mandates

Questions to consider

  • What are alternative reasons for modesty?

Another view

May oversimplify complex theological issues.

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