Alternate Apostolic Distinctions!
 

Jesus said:
Jhn 13:35 By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another, and (added in the 20th Century) have the Apostolic distinction of dresses and un-cut hair on women.

Followed by the Apostle's writings:
1Pe 1:22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, [see that ye] love one another with a pure heart fervently: (added in the 20th century) and dress by showing a distinction of the sexes, which means no pants and un-cut hair on women.

1Jo 3:23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. Also (added in the 20th century) let others know you are disciples by your Apostolic distinctions in dress.

If Apostolic distinction in dress is so important, why not try the following for the men (they need to show distinction also):

1. Have all men and boys wear shirts and sportcoats with the UPCI logo embroidered on the pocket. A UPCI logo tie is preferred, but mandatory if the shirt of jacket isn't embroidered.

2. Have someone design a special suit with a large embroidered logo on the back of it, only to be worn by Apostolic men. You must turn in your suit if you backslide.

3. Have all men and boys wear a sideways mohawk haircut. This will show true humility and love for other Apostolic brothers.

4. Have a UPC logo painted or attached to each home's front door.

5. Have a UPC logo painted on the side of each members automobile.

If you do these things, it won't take long before everyone in town will know you by your distinction. They will be able to spot you from a block away! They will be so impressed with your dedication and sacrifice that they will flock to the Apostolic churches in mass.

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With the plethora of burdensome dress constraints (the organization) places on its women, I'm frankly suprised you didn't get any female takers on this one Mr. Steinway. :)

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I kind of like #2 - because I sort of see this as a Thunderbirds style uniform. The whole polo - crew turtleneck beneath a comfortable and long lasting no-iron jumpsuit really gets one psyched to fight evil.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3427/...022a0022_m.jpg

And the sash/utility belt. If the girls get to wear hat pins like brooches, then the guys should get to wear a leather sash/utility belt.

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Why do I suddenly have the notion to watch "Attack of the Clones"?

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:ursofunny

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No, no, no. Star Trek Deep Space Nine. :thumbsup

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I prefer something simpler. Here is a distinct look separating the shepherds from the sheep:

http://users.snowcrest.net/fox/logan...ancisLogan.jpg

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There were some outlandish costumes this year at GC.

A few zoot suits with matching shoes and a sister had on a clown looking outfit.

The hairstyles were good for the most part. However the big rolls on top of their foreheads looked ridiculous.

If I did not understand our ways it would look showy.

I perfer modest moderate dressing.

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What's to understand? It is showy.

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Did you take pictures?

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Some are very classy, but I have seen outlandish before too.

One night this week someone singing on the platform had a silk flower on their shoulder the size of a dinner plate. Might have been a bit overstated, but to each their own. I just have never understood how that's okay, but a necklace (much smaller in size) is not.

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It would have been hilarious if you walked by a group who looked like this -and proceeded to put a handful of candy in each of their pockets while saying "Ooohhhhh! Your scarrrryyyy!".

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LOL...you are bad!!!!! :smack

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Well, see, the difference is that that dinner plate on someone's shoulder would never draw attention down to their chest. While a simple necklace - that's another story. Remember how my pastor told me that the problem with necklaces was that it drew a man's eyes away from a woman's face straight down to her chest?

Yep, a dinner plate on her shoulder would never do that.
:foottap

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What was his reasoning for not wearing earrings?

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So you would not be drawn to ear wax that one is easy....:ursofunny

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Lordy, I hope you didn't mention his tie.:ursofunny

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uhh, noooo, but I did mention his very showy belt buckle.

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Then you did notice my Texas size belt buckle. I was afraid no one would notice. :ursofunny I did notice one guy with a beard, now that's pushing it.:foottap

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Some went to GC to be blessed, some were there out of curiosity while others to criticize and find something to complain about. for you who were there in which category were you? I was there for the first two. I was both blessed and had my curiosity satisfied. This was my second GC. The other one was a long time ago.