*shrugs* I have no idea.

I look at those women and I see strength in there convictions. I commend them.

But, I am only only one person..

 how do you know it's the cloth on your head and not just you? just curious, I don't mean to offend I'm just wondering if you ever thought about that.

Also I have a few friends who are muslim who wear the hadjub (sp?) they never get redicuculed about it, or even made fun of.

Because it's ugly. 

@snowvampire@xanga - Men are not the vile and lustful creatures that you seem to think they are!!!  I don't understand why you think that girls who dress in contemporary and fashionable modern styles aren't respected or are treated with less respect.  I wear tight jeans and t-shirts and low-cut shirts, yet I am perfectly respected.  I graduated first in my high school class, am double majoring along with a minor at a very prestigious university, and have a 3.8 GPA in college.  And I do it with my hair uncovered and my ass looking very delightful in my tight skinny jeans.

Those people are ignorant, that's why.

Do people really hate you? Cuz I have absolutely no problem with veiled heads. Anyone who does needs to be hit lol.

The only issue I have with referencing 1 Corinthians 11 is the omission of verse 15.  If I understand the meaning of this passage, it means that a woman's hair should be long, because her hair is given to her as a covering.  And a man's hair should be short, because to have his head covered would dishonor God.  Therefore, if my understanding is correct, her hair is her covering, and any extra covering is unnecessary.

As far as a woman choosing to cover her head with some kind of covering, I have no problem with it.  The Bible does say her head should be covered, so she would not be doing anything wrong.  My only thought about it is that if she believes she should cover her head with some sort of veiling, then the veiling should actually cover her head.  Some of the caps and "veils" that are worn by some groups just cover the bun on the back of the head.  Those don't cover the head; at best they only cover part of the hair.  If they believe the head should be covered, then cover it. 

I respect women who cover their heads.  I would suspect that the strange looks you get from some people have less to do with your head covering, and more to do with your style of clothes.  From what I've seen on your site, you wear middle-eastern-style clothes and long veiling.  You would certainly stand out in a crowd, since the majority of women you encounter do not dress that way.  So if you believe that is the best and most modest style of clothing for you, that's fine.  But then you shouldn't be surprised if you get odd looks on occasion.

Keep in mind, too, that Christians will stand out from those of the world.  They will dress differently (even if they wear modern styles, their clothing should be modest).  They will act and talk differently.  They don't do these things to draw attention to themselves, but to obey and honor God.  We should not be surprised if others notice the difference and react with 1) curiosity or 2) contempt.

I don't think anyone HATES veiled woman simply because they're wearing a veil.
BUT! I do think that people will stop and stare because they're curious and that could be taken as hate if you're on the receiving end.
unless you're a bride =) seriously who hates brides? they're veiled

as for me, i don't even think those pictures are of veiled women...just their head is covered. a veil to me would be that your face is covered.

but i guess you just mean a religious looking head covering when you say "veil" since head covering could just be a hat...and i see no women in hats above...

*shrug*
when i see a "veiled" woman I think either
1. muslim and therefore religious reasons (growing up in asia for a bit, there weren't any non-muslim women that were veiled on a daily basis)
2. maybe they have cancer
3. making a statement, but they sure should say it rather than expect people to understand
4. kinda arrogant

if they're christian theeeeeeen usually its
1. WOW they're sooo legalistic...seriously should read the new testament...
and maybe
2. kinda arrogant (depending if it's JUST in church or all the time)
3. not very humble or modest spiritually

the last two because Paul just says for your head to be covered, which could just be a nice hat =) and it's only mentioned when you're praying or prophesying
ALSO! v. 15 (Corinthians 11) says that woman's long hair is her covering.

SO! either way i see no need for a Christian to outwardly proclaim her faith with a formal head covering as those pictured above BY CHOICE unless if it's part of your CULTURE or something.
If you need something like that to let people know you're a christian, then...i dunno....

i mean unless God has spoken to you about it because of something you've done in your past or something, I think it's just another stumbling block thrown in the path of new believers as well as adds to the division within the Church.

It's stupid to assume all Westerns think the same thing about head coverings, or that it scares them.

You sound paranoid.  I think I would stop wearing a veil if I believed people hated or feared me when I wore it.  Unless it was my goal to make people hate or fear me.  Either way, I doubt anyone hates your or fears you because of it.

you are in my prayers please enjoy these sermons

there are by a Pastor called Dr Olukoya, i choose him because he teaches on the importance of headcovering in his church and all women in his church wear the christian head covering he is at www.sermoncentral.com

this is the direct link to find his sermons

http://www.sermoncentral.com/contributor_profile.asp?Page=2&ContributorID=6096&mode=sermon&action=showsermons

please enjoy

God be with you , oh i also wear the headcovering and im christian o.k i might be the only one in

my neighbourhood who does but as i beleive obedience is better than sacrifice , i enjoy doing so

God bless you and cover you me and this message in Jesus blood amen

enjoy