Hats off in church (pagans, worship, religion, divine, paganism)

[LilChrist]

Is it wrong to wear a hat in church? Or is it just a belief? What's the difference between church and all day if it is? Should it be enforced? Just some questions I have.

[LilChrist]

Is it wrong to wear a hat in church? Or is it just a belief? What's the difference between church and all day if it is? Should it be enforced? Just some questions I have.

[Runt]

Some pagans believe that is it inappropriate to wear ANY clothing when interacting with the divine... paganism is generally a nature-based religion and many pagans believe that worshippers should be as natural as possible while worshipping the gods. And when are you more in your "natural" state than when naked? Whether or not the removal of clothing is ENFORCED I don't know... but some groups expect it.

[Runt]

Some pagans believe that is it inappropriate to wear ANY clothing when interacting with the divine... paganism is generally a nature-based religion and many pagans believe that worshippers should be as natural as possible while worshipping the gods. And when are you more in your "natural" state than when naked? Whether or not the removal of clothing is ENFORCED I don't know... but some groups expect it.

[Lightkeeper]

It's common for women to wear hats in church. I think baseball caps and or mens hats are inappropriate in church or inside any building. We have forgotten our manners. Much of today's clothing makes the statement that we don't care about protocol or manners.

[Lightkeeper]

It's common for women to wear hats in church. I think baseball caps and or mens hats are inappropriate in church or inside any building. We have forgotten our manners. Much of today's clothing makes the statement that we don't care about protocol or manners.

[Engyo]

Personally, it's all symbolic. Some people don't wear a hat as a gesture of respect. Others wear a hat as a gesture of respect. If I wear a ball cap as a gesture of DISrespect, that is because the culture of that particular church or group or gathering takes it that way. In different places in the world, the signs and symbols of respect differ. If you know them, you can choose to honor or dishonor them. If you don't know them, then any dishonor or disrespect is accidental.

[Engyo]

Personally, it's all symbolic. Some people don't wear a hat as a gesture of respect. Others wear a hat as a gesture of respect. If I wear a ball cap as a gesture of DISrespect, that is because the culture of that particular church or group or gathering takes it that way. In different places in the world, the signs and symbols of respect differ. If you know them, you can choose to honor or dishonor them. If you don't know them, then any dishonor or disrespect is accidental.

[LilChrist]

It's supposed to be a sign of respect, I know. But that was something made up my man, right? And didn't Jesus wear a head-covering--talliyth, I think--when he taught in synagouges? And if it's enforced, then I'm taking my hat off for man, not God, aren't I? Also, churches should be as close to the kingdom of Heaven as they can, correct? So, in the kindom of Heaven there is neither Jew nor Gentile, male nor female, etc. So, what's the difference between males and females wearing hats? As long as you aren't doing it to purposely offend anyone, is there anything wrong with it? I mean, as long as it doesn't ruin your relationship with God, everything's okie-dokie, right?

[LilChrist]

It's supposed to be a sign of respect, I know. But that was something made up my man, right? And didn't Jesus wear a head-covering--talliyth, I think--when he taught in synagouges? And if it's enforced, then I'm taking my hat off for man, not God, aren't I? Also, churches should be as close to the kingdom of Heaven as they can, correct? So, in the kindom of Heaven there is neither Jew nor Gentile, male nor female, etc. So, what's the difference between males and females wearing hats? As long as you aren't doing it to purposely offend anyone, is there anything wrong with it? I mean, as long as it doesn't ruin your relationship with God, everything's okie-dokie, right?