Jews In Jeremy Case Study

In Marseille, France, religious Jews are facing a difficult dilemma - wear a skullcap which identifies their religion or hide the skullcaps to remain peaceful. These assumptions about Jews came from the recent attacks in France. Primary officials in France are choosing whether to outlaw any item that proclaims religion or to allow religious items. Allowing these items would promote discrimination due to the precedent set by terrorists. Outlawing them would defeat “the model of [France] and it is a society of secularism and freedom or religious practice”. However, if a Jew wears religious items that aren’t too prominent, onlookers won’t mind as much.

Jews aren’t the only people suffering these effects - that would be virtually every religious

community in France. Nowhere else is that more apparent than in America. Ever since 9/11, Americans have believed religious follower other than themselves to be a threat to national security. When this attack occurred, most people didn’t leave their property for extended periods of time. Later on, Americans realized the terrorists’ plan was to intimidate Americans and show that America is vulnerable. Upon realizing that, Americans became brave and went about their normal duties.
In France, it is unlawful for anyone to wear prominent religious items to school. This has raised many questions about French attitudes to other religions. Others are hoping a solution will come up such as wearing another item that proclaims religion to substitute for any unlawful items. Ultimately, when it comes down to solutions, the ultimate solution is to accept other religions’ lifestyles.