WalterTrull
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Well... there are the beads and the crosses. Does that count?
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Not really, lol.Well... there are the beads and the crosses. Does that count?
It just occurred to me that Christians don't have any specific clothing they wear. It struck me as odd. Why is this? Most religious groups have some kind of requirement; Sikhs have turbans and even swords; Jews have kippot, shaving restrictions etc.; Muslims wear kufis, hijab, thawb, long dresses etc.; Dharmics have salwar kameez, dhoti etc.
I'm wondering why Christians have nothing like this? It seems to be a large feature in many religions.
Well... there are the beads and the crosses. Does that count?
But hopefully having such faith would lead one to adopt a certain kind of dress. Modesty has always been prised by Abrahamics.Hi,
What is important for a true Christian is the inner person.
Wearing special clothing or amulets what not required of followers of Christ, rather it was something the nations did.
"do not let your adornment be that of the external braiding...putting on of...ornaments, but let it be the secret person of the heart..."1Pet 3:3
I remember my mother doing exactly that when visiting a large Catholic church (we were not Catholics, just tourists).For centuries women had to have their head covered in church, some would simply place a hanky on their head before entering.
Deuteronomy 22:5Where?
You said "Yes, there actually is a good deal about how Christians should be dressed, and per scripture it would look more like the Amish or Mennonites."Deuteronomy 22:5
1 Timothy 2:9-10
1 Peter 3:3-4
1 Corinthians 11:14-15
Modest dress is more like the Amish or Mennonite. It certainly disqualifies someone's "Sunday's best." It also says it's shameful for men to have long hair. And no tattoos. It's not overly strict, but it doesn't allow for much.You said "Yes, there actually is a good deal about how Christians should be dressed, and per scripture it would look more like the Amish or Mennonites."
But none of these New Testament passages tell people what sort of clothes to wear. (I ignore the OT one as Christians have never felt bound by all the rules in the OT - and actually all it does is prohibit cross-dressing ).
The NT passages say one should be modest and avoid bling. And, er, that's it.
Don't be ridiculous. It does not disqualify most people's "Sunday best". It might disqualify hot pants or a deep decoletage, but most people would not describe that sort of thing as "Sunday best".Modest dress is more like the Amish or Mennonite. It certainly disqualifies someone's "Sunday's best." It also says it's shameful for men to have long hair. And no tattoos. It's not overly strict, but it doesn't allow for much.
It just occurred to me that Christians don't have any specific clothing they wear. It struck me as odd. Why is this? Most religious groups have some kind of requirement; Sikhs have turbans and even swords; Jews have kippot, shaving restrictions etc.; Muslims wear kufis, hijab, thawb, long dresses etc.; Dharmics have salwar kameez, dhoti etc.
I'm wondering why Christians have nothing like this? It seems to be a large feature in many religions.
That's not so ridiculous. Many clothing rules in the past were about the "Sunday best". It was less about showing of the carnal assets as it was to show off wealth (which, sometimes wasn't there). People were competing with clothes as status symbols, which included an abundance of fabric not the lack of. The authorities didn't like that because those fabrics were often imported and they'd have liked people to invest money in strengthening the local economy.Don't be ridiculous. It does not disqualify most people's "Sunday best". It might disqualify hot pants or a deep decoletage, but most people would not describe that sort of thing as "Sunday best".
Dressing modestly and not having tattoos leaves enormous scope and does not equal dressing like some antiquated European Puritan.
Yes, it does.it says no expensive clothing, no dressing to impress, and no external adornments. It's not saying to dress like a bum, but it's also saying typical blue collar attire is more appropriate and suitable than a costly suit or dress and perfumes and jewelry a lot of people wear to church.Don't be ridiculous. It does not disqualify most people's "Sunday best". It might disqualify hot pants or a deep decoletage, but most people would not describe that sort of thing as "Sunday best".
Maybe where you live, but not in my experience. But in any case, it is a million miles away from saying Christians need to dress like Amish or Mennonites. Which is why they don't.Yes, it does.it says no expensive clothing, no dressing to impress, and no external adornments. It's not saying to dress like a bum, but it's also saying typical blue collar attire is more appropriate and suitable than a costly suit or dress and perfumes and jewelry a lot of people wear to church.
That’s called “ friendshipping” and it is a means of proselytizing Mormons are encouraged to do to get converts.Mormons must ware special 'temple undergarments'. My daughter use to work for a company that sold systems for garment production. She was sent to Utah to oversee the transition. She commented the Mormons were such a gracious people, inviting her into their homes for dinners.
Why do you think Christians should have certain clothing requirements? That type of thing is indicative of religious groups or cookie cutter cults, where everyone is expected to look the same. Jesus is about relationships with unique individuals who make up the church, not a human created religion.It just occurred to me that Christians don't have any specific clothing they wear. It struck me as odd. Why is this? Most religious groups have some kind of requirement; Sikhs have turbans and even swords; Jews have kippot, shaving restrictions etc.; Muslims wear kufis, hijab, thawb, long dresses etc.; Dharmics have salwar kameez, dhoti etc.
I'm wondering why Christians have nothing like this? It seems to be a large feature in many religions.
Hi,But hopefully having such faith would lead one to adopt a certain kind of dress. Modesty has always been prised by Abrahamics.
That’s called “ friendshipping” and it is a means of proselytizing Mormons are encouraged to do to get converts.
Maybe, but having been a Mormon at one time I know what we were taught about making friends with non- LDS.I think they were just being hospitable.