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[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by TGBTG

I agree it's to look modest and not to be different. However, I asked the question in relation to the post below. The emboldened part:




The poster seems to be implying that we should be known by our clothing. Like you said, apostolic men generally cannot be distinguished just from their dressing. So Maritha's post of trying to use clothing as a distinguishing factor of holiness would only apply to women. However, the principles of holiness applies to both men and women.

I understand where you're coming from. However, the simple fact that Christian men don't always look that different from their secular counterparts doesn't invalidate practices of modesty by women.

I agree that we shouldn't try to use clothing as a "distinguishing factor." It does, however, often distinguish us from the world around us. Sometimes people appreciate that and other times they have negative feelings toward Christians who "stand out." It isn't always a positive in the eyes of the world. FTR, though, I have received more flack from other Christians about my conservative dress than I EVER have from non-Christians or people with no Christian background. My oldest daughter was harassed more about her long hair and skirts while attending a Baptist school than she ever was in public school. It's very frustrating, because I think people project ideas and judgmental attitudes that really aren't there, but they react as if they are. Non-Christians are more likely to ask about our practices in a curious, open-minded way. People who are of other denominations or have a history with the church are more likely to be snarly, rude and condescending.