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When religious expression becomes a political statement you didn't choose

I stopped wearing my hijab because of how people look at me since the election and I feel like I'm betraying myself but also protecting myself.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Your personal spiritual practice has been conscripted into a political narrative, forcing you to choose between safety and authenticity.

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“Where Are You with Religion and politics?”

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