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Originally Posted by QueenEsther (Post 32291)

I do know one guy who everytime he "quits" church he grows a beard. To me this is so immature. Either have one on a regular basis and stay in church or don't have one at all - it has nothing to do with God!!

I've seen that too- I agree, it's really dumb acting

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Originally Posted by Thad (Post 32284)

you make a good point there

I think we that were brought up with this mind set need to reprogram our thinking maybe not for ourselves but for this new crop that is coming along that doesn't quite see it the same.
many say this is a step down the road to apostacy and backsliding though- you know? letting down? letting things crepe in ?

Man, I've had to come full circle in life and look at everything I have ever believed in, everything that was ever preached to me....some things don't matter. I've heard it preached that video was wrong right up to even home videos of your children... come to realize that Hollywood is corrupt but my children aren't. so I don't watch tv or hollywood movies....But there is no sin in watching videos of my pics. I still believe it is a sin for women to wear pants and cut their hair and wear make up and jewelry, and I don't back up on that one bit....BUT I don't think their should be measurement placed on how long a skirt should be or how straight it shouldn't be. If you don't cut your hair and it is to your shoulders, you are far better off than the woman who trims her hair that reaches her knees..... I find no scripture for beards so it's heard to pin that down a sin.... Understand what I am saying???

Facial hair is only allowed during the 4 weeks leading up to the Easter Drama.

And then of course between the hrs of 5pm on Fri nite and 7am Sun morn.

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Originally Posted by QueenEsther (Post 32291)

It must represent "liberty" to him. LOL. :)

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Originally Posted by LadyChocolate (Post 32297)

Man, I've had to come full circle in life and look at everything I have ever believed in, everything that was ever preached to me....some things don't matter. I've heard it preached that video was wrong right up to even home videos of your children... come to realize that Hollywood is corrupt but my children aren't. so I don't watch tv or hollywood movies....But there is no sin in watching videos of my pics. I still believe it is a sin for women to wear pants and cut their hair and wear make up and jewelry, and I don't back up on that one bit....BUT I don't think their should be measurement placed on how long a skirt should be or how straight it shouldn't be. If you don't cut your hair and it is to your shoulders, you are far better off than the woman who trims her hair that reaches her knees..... I find no scripture for beards so it's heard to pin that down a sin.... Understand what I am saying???

what about functional Jewelry ? that would be gold buttons, gold hair ornaments, gold belts, gold buckles, gold watches.

is wedding rings a sin ?

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Originally Posted by Felicity (Post 32315)

It must represent "liberty" to him. LOL. :)

But our pastor doesn't preach against them and he will allow it and this guy has never played any part in the ministry. So what is the difference?

I make sure I pluck any and all facial hair I find on my face. I don't believe it's right for a woman to have facial hair, even if she's never behind the pulpit.

Now, I don't believe in the traditional standards, as most of you know, but in no way, shape, or form do I believe women should have facial hair!

Well, eyebrows and lashes are ok, I guess.

:tease

I agree with the consensus, and do not see anything wrong with a man having a beard.

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Originally Posted by QueenEsther (Post 32289)

My husband does not shave everyday but he does make sure he is clean shaven before church services - not necessarily all church functions but definitely the services. I personally HATE facial hair on men so I have never let him have any even before he was on the ministry team at our church. My pastor will tell you upfront it is not a salvational issue and we have members with facial hair - some have been going to our church for quite a while also - but it is a platform rule - a personal preference from my pastor who is very very particular with thing and how they look. He likes everything to look in sync. I think he shaves every single day and gets his hair cut like every week!!!

LOL! if my wife posted here the above is exactly what she would have said.

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Originally Posted by Thad (Post 32318)

what about functional Jewelry ? that would be gold buttons, gold hair ornaments, gold belts, gold buckles, gold watches.

is wedding rings a sin ?

no jewelry is a joke!!!!! Quit selling those feathery things for your hair and the fancy broaches for you lapel then come talk to me.