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Originally Posted by Jeffrey
Does this really need a debate, Standards?
Before the debate even starts, understand the nature of Deuteronomy, understand the context of Deut 22, read all the supporting and surrounding verses as well, -- including everything called an "abomination" before we make a favorites playlist. Second of all, understand what he was really referring to (jumping in a woman's robe or something worse?). Then you have an extremely difficult challenge to read that back into the 21st Century to use this as a proof-text against women's pants. It's just impossible. But go ahead and debate. I'll let NOW handle that. |
Read this...and weep:
What does the Bible say about a saved woman wearing pants? Is it even an issue with God? Or is it merely a matter of preference or opinion to be left up to individuals to do what is right in their own eyes? Since we believe the Bible, more specifically, the King James Bible, to be the FINAL AUTHORITY (not tradition, opinions, or how one "feels" led), let’s start there.
Deuteronomy 22:5 - The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God.
After reading this verse, what things pop into your mind? Earrings and necklaces on men, long hair on men, short hair on women, dresses on men, and of course, pants on women. Notice the word "abomination" is used to describe how God feels about cross-dressing. I looked it up in Webster’s Dictionary.
abom.i.na.tion -’ba:m-*-’na--sh*nn 1: something abominable 2: extreme disgust and hatred : LOATHING
That’s pretty strong language, wouldn’t you say? While most church members react in disgust to Sodomites who parade down the street in dresses, they readily accept and even defend women wearing pants. According to God’s Word, it is no more of an abomination for a man to wear a dress than it is for a woman to wear a pair of pants.
"Yeah, but that’s in the Old Testament, so it doesn’t apply to Christians today."
Ah yes, the battle cry of the liberal and the carnal church member. Let’s deal with this objection by considering some other abominations found in the Old Testament.
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