violet

Pastor Gary

Violet - there is a bad translation contained in the King James Version in Deuteronomy 22:5 (KJV) and this one verse is what some denominations 'cling' to, to keep women 'in their place'. This has absolutely nothing to do with clothing, but as translated from the original Hebrew Language Manuscripts, it concerns the same sexual acts as described in Leviticus 18:22 (KJV) and in Leviticus 20:13 (KJV) as well as some references in 1 Timothy 1:10 (KJV), Romans 1:26-27 (KJV) and 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (KJV).
Some denomitations have used the incorrect KJV translation to surpress the stature of women within their 'churches' and that is just plain wrong.

Even though it does not apply literally, remember - in the days when Leviticus and Deuteronomy were written - what did men wear? "Skirts" !

Wear whatever you please because there is nothing in scripture as told in the Original Manuscripts from which the King James Version was translated, that limits "garments"... only the sexual orientation as listed above in the quoted verses.

violet

Hello, Sylvanus,
a lazy eye? Is this it?
Funny!
It is very nice to meet you.

Pastor Gary, yes, I agree that some churches/people do mistranslate and I do view this as a control issue.

I will admit, I am very old fashioned and my husband is the head of me and this household. This is not the same as a controlled atmosphere that I have witnessed in some churches.

Boanerges

Modesty is a biblical principal and we are even responsible if our actions cause others to stumble but other that that I am convinced that God looks at your heart and not you dress/pants- there is however one more point- if you have freedom to dress the way you like (within above parameters) then do so but if you feel it is wrong in your heart and do it anyway that is sin in your life- we follow God's Word and our conscience - one more point I mentioned once before- an awesome women of God once reccomended that the ladies look in the mirror from different angles before leaving the house- some may be surprised at what they see.

violet

Theophilus

It's more than how much skin is exposed to the eye. It is about dressing appropreately for the environment. Dressing so as not to attract undo attention to ones self. Color, style and fit are factors as well.

Though there are basic standards of proper dress for each situation for the most part the paramiters are so wide and varied that it is most times a matter of what is better or worse rather than what is wrong or right.

While certianly women should strive to dress properly. In there defence there are men out there who would be unduely attracted to a woman covered from head to toe in sack cloth.

Clothing is more of an expression of who we are or who we want others to thingk we are than it was in the past. Not only can it be inappropiate but deceiving either on purpose or by accident.

I would just like to add that while concidering sentuaL or sexual dress is certianly important some things worn these days are just simply in bad taste and inapropreate to be displayed in public any time.
The thing that comes to mind first is "Gothic" or Goth as it is called, followed by clothing with inapropiate words or pictures on it.

As parents what our children wear in public is and should be a reflection on us and the values we have and wish to express. There is a standard that needs to be set and lines that need to be drawn specialy as Christians. There is a lot of stuff out there that is not only sexualy inaproiate but obcene and disrespectful as well. As christians we shouldn't be wearing it ,nor should we allow our children to do so either.

sincerely
Cliff

violet

AmericanAngel

Hey Violet!
Can a woman give her opinion too?

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Jeff

Back home in my village, men still wear a type of cloth which is long enough to wrap around their waist and legs.

My family is very traditional and my dad really disapproves of clothes for women that could reveal anything below neck area. I would say, wear anything that is acceptable to a Christian community. To certain people even a little exposure is too much. Again it depends on the society and culture.

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