The president of the University of California has announced that the system would enforce bans on encampments as well as the use of masks to “conceal identity” in guidance that comes as schools across the US are planning for protests in support of Gaza similar to those that roiled campuses across the country.
Michael V Drake, the president of the 10-campus university system, said in a statement on Monday that the UC was taking steps to “ensure a safe, inclusive campus climate that fosters a free exchange of ideas”.
Ive got to find a religion that has masking as a thing.
The satanic temple supports your view. Applying the best understand of science means making when you have been exposed, are sick, or in an at risk group.
Tenet V Beliefs should conform to one’s best scientific understanding of the world. One should take care never to distort scientific facts to fit one’s beliefs.
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I think the problem here is these exemptions have been about specific traditions and rules which is why the pastafarians tradition of the spaghetti strainer is specifically laid out as dress for any official photograph.
Heres an idea Neo-Norse paganism, wear a gas mask and helmet. If they pitch a fit claim it as religious guard for incase you die or get into a fight so that you are equipt for Valhalla. Its demented but hey its arguably more valid than most religious clothes due to utilitarian value alone.
Islam, if you’re a woman
Can’t yell if you are being (face)tious 🥷
Feels more flippant to me. Sorta offhand. Care a bit but not a lot.