Christians Getting Naked

[Spiderman]

I suppose if you see naked people of all ages sizes and shapes 24/7, it probably wouldn't be creepy at all overtime.

My cousin's friend was a nudist, and for him it more had a tribal natural feel than any sexual type of feeling that comes with being naked around other people for long periods. Makes sense actually. You probably wouldn't bat an eye after a while.

The more your nude around other people the more normal it becomes rather than sneaky-peeky for any type of sexual rise.

I believe there is nudity in heaven, so I don't see nudity as evil. Adam and Eve were naked in the Garden of Eden, the human body was made by God, there is a theology behind the human body that is beautiful.

However, I'm suspicious of Christians who want to get naked with each other, because all people are sinners and struggle with lust, and Christians of all denominations have had sexual scandals, so I'm just suspicious of some of the nudists, not all of them

 

[BSM1]

Every Religion and groups with no religion have their weirdos. Jesus and the Apostles never promoted nudity

You might want to closely check out the story of Jesus washing the feet of the Disciples before you jump too quickly, P.

 

[columbus]

If by not wearing clothes, you cause even one person or child to sin, do you suppose that God will forgive you when your sin is so wanton?

I think that such persons do not have the slightest clue about Christian doctrine; and all this business about "nothing sexual" is also twaddle. It's "all" sexual and the behavior of nudists is often exceedingly immoral.

I have actual experience and have found just the opposite.

Shedding clothes tends to emphasize our common humanity. When you can't tell the janitor from the banker, you tend to see the person instead. Once you've seen 400 pairs of boobs you've seen them all. Much of the clothing people wear is less about protection and more about packaging the goods.
Without all that baggage, nudists tend to be some of the kindest and most charitable people around. It's the "textiles" who tend to get all pervy about it. Because they are assuming that we nudists are like them.
I am not saying that all of us are moral paragons or anything. We're still humans. But taken as a group, I find nudists to be more Christian than the population at large. Way more than many churches.
Tom

 

[metis]

If God is repulsed by human nudity then I would probably have been borne wearing a three-piece business suit.

 

[Jedster]

Every Religion and groups with no religion have their weirdos. Jesus and the Apostles never promoted nudity

AFAIK, they never condemned nudity.

 

[columbus]

AFAIK, they never condemned nudity.

Likely because you have read the Bible without assuming that whatever you already believe must be in there somewhere.
And inventing/interpreting It creatively until It does.
Tom

 

[Jedster]

Likely because you have read the Bible without assuming that whatever you already believe must be in there somewhere.
And inventing/interpreting It creatively until It does.
Tom

Yes what I wrote has just as much weight as Jesus and the Apostles never promoted nudity

 

[Trackdayguy]

From Naturist-Christian.org

"What is a Christian naturist? As Christians we uphold the moral values taught by our savior Jesus Christ while as naturists we enjoy being nude in a non-sexual, non-erotic way. In short, we are committed to a Christian, international, family centered, natural and naturist set of Core Values.

Our emphasis is on how Christians can live naturally in their homes and enjoy recreational or social activities while free of clothing and shame. In our forums we will talk about how that works, and in our albums we will show pictorial evidence of Christian naturism in action. You will see natural affection, by way of smiles and occasional hugs, but nothing more. You will not see enticing shots inviting the thought of eroticism, that is not what we are about.

Naturists may be young or old, large or small, and from any race or creed. As such you will see photos which include families, adults, teens, and children alike. The style of photos we portray here is in compliance with federal standards for displaying family nudity. We do not display photographs for the purpose of adult entertainment, but for the purpose of public education, which is consistent with our legal standing as a 501 (c) (3) Religious Corporation in the State of Florida, USA."

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BE ADVISED, clicking on "source" will bring you to a web page with full frontal nudity.
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So, how do you think this squares with the Christian faith?

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Sounds good. In my opinion the Church has done far more damage in shaming peoples sexuality/nudity than porn.

A cleaning lady at our health club often says when she want to come in clean, "are you decent" to which I usually reply Im decent but naked....

 

[Skwim]

I didn't say the naturalist way of life is unchristian... I just have some suspicion that some of them might be creeps

Because creeps are attracted to nudity?

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[Spiderman]

Because creeps are attracted to nudity?

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Sexually perverse creeps are

 

[Skwim]

Sounds good. In my opinion the Church has done far more damage in shaming peoples sexuality/nudity than porn.

A cleaning lady at our health club often says when she want to come in clean, "are you decent" to which I usually reply Im decent but naked....

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[Skwim]

Sexually perverse creeps are

Not knowing any, I'll take your word for it.

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[Skwim]

I get naked at least twice a day, nor am I above sleeping nude.

But in seriousness, whilst there's nothing intrinsically shameful about the human body, nudism as a lifestyle is not something I'd promote as compatible with Christian ethics.

What do you see in "Christian ethics" that would speak against it?

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[Skwim]

I suppose if you see naked people of all ages sizes and shapes 24/7, it probably wouldn't be creepy at all overtime.

My cousin's friend was a nudist, and for him it more had a tribal natural feel than any sexual type of feeling that comes with being naked around other people for long periods. Makes sense actually. You probably wouldn't bat an eye after a while.

The more your nude around other people the more normal it becomes rather than sneaky-peeky for any type of sexual rise.

I would think that being a naturist would be an incentive to keep in shape, although having seen pictures of naturists this doesn't seem to be the case at all.

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[Twilight Hue]

I would think that being a naturist would be an incentive to keep in shape, although having seen pictures of naturists this doesn't seem to be the case at all.

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It's more than that if my cousin's friend is any indication. Lot of it's about just having general fun, playing games, going on picnic, birthday parties, body painting, swimming camping etc.

Not to mention a good sunny day just feels good on the skin and you end up feeling fresher and cleaner.

For me it would feel like a day with an extended tribe. Going back to your roots. Something I think you don't get with a prudish Society.

 

[Skwim]

It's more than that if my cousin's friend is any indication. Lot of it's about just having general fun, playing games, going on picnic, birthday parties, body painting, swimming camping etc.

Not to mention a good sunny day just feels good on the skin and you end up feeling fresher and cleaner.

For me it would feel like a day with an extended tribe. Going back to your roots. Something I think you don't get with a prudish Society.

Perhaps it's because I have never gone to a naturist gathering, but I just don't see the the allure of being naked around others. Not that I have any compunctions about being naked in front of others, but I have the idea I'd end up saying, "Now what? What's the big deal?"

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[Glaurung]

What do you see in "Christian ethics" that would speak against it?

Being naked is not in and of itself unethical. Nevertheless in my view the demands of Christian conduct require the avoidance (within reason) of giving scandal. To give scandal in Christian moral language refers to any behavior or conduct that could lead others into sin. Taking a relaxed attitude with nudity around the home with family and close friends is one thing with which I have no problem. Embracing public nudity as a lifestyle even if not sinful per se does nonetheless open up for oneself and others an obvious potential for scandal.

Of course I recognize that what is potentially scandalous is heavily contextual and culturally dependent. But I doubt any of us reading these forums are from a culture where going about one's day to day public business in the buff is within the range normal expectation.

Don't get me wrong it's a good thing overall that the shrill prudery of the Victorian era has largely lost its force. But that doesn't automatically green light the embrace of the opposite extreme. Personally I'm actually sympathetic to the idea of nudism, although I'm just not confident that as a dedicated lifestyle it's in line with Christian moral conviction. Certainty Christian or not, the human body is nothing to fear or be ashamed of.

 

[Skwim]

Being naked is not in and of itself unethical. Nevertheless in my view the demands of Christian conduct require the avoidance (within reason) of giving scandal. To give scandal in Christian moral language refers to any behavior or conduct that could lead others into sin. Taking a relaxed attitude with nudity around the home with family and close friends is one thing with which I have no problem. Embracing public nudity as a lifestyle even if not sinful per se does nonetheless open up for oneself and others an obvious potential for scandal.

From my understanding, the nudity takes place either on private grounds, or at public places designated for it such activities, such as nude beaches. So I honestly don't really see what potential scandal this would create.

. Personally I'm actually sympathetic to the idea of nudism, although I'm just not confident that as a dedicated lifestyle it's in line with Christian moral conviction.

In what way do you see it possibly out of line with "Christian moral conviction"?

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[Glaurung]

In what way do you see it possibly out of line with "Christian moral conviction"?

As I've said. Around the home amongst those for whom modesty and scandal (leading others into sin) aren't considerations as such, sure let loose if everyone's comfortable with it.

But I'm simply not convinced that frequenting nude resorts is compatible with Christian modesty. Especially if by frequenting those resorts one puts oneself (or others) in an occasion of sin.

 

[Skwim]

I think that such persons do not have the slightest clue about Christian doctrine; and all this business about "nothing sexual" is also twaddle. It's "all" sexual

Guess we know what gets your libido up and running.

and the behavior of nudists is often exceedingly immoral.

So you're quite familiar with what goes on at naturists gatherings. Care to fill us in on your voyeurism?

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