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Re: Is There A Difference In?
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Originally Posted by Sasha
The Bible teaches modesty? Where?
Prax, you are one of the smartest people on this forum. I really mean that. So it puzzles me that you don't seem to understand that modesty is culturally driven and cannot be compared to sin that all cultures practice.
Maybe Sis. Alvear can help if she sees this post. We should have a 'tag' option. LOL!
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It cannot be entirely cultural driven, since secular cultures are sinful and godless, and some worse than others. Culture does play a part as a reference, but it does not complete the picture. Nakedness was associated with demon possession in the new testament, and when the man was delivered he was "clothed and in his right mind." Heathen cultures that dress immodestly or don't dress at all should be "clothed" when they are converted. If they are ignorant, they should be taught. When Adam and Eve became aware of themselves, they wanted to cover up--and God also clothed them. So, at the very least, scripture teaches that we shouldn't be naked.  That's a good starting point.
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