Earrings - Page 11

Truthseeker · #**101** 10-12-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by StMark

I have a question for all those that are okay with body and facial piercings.

I was reading an interesting discussion on earrings in a trinitarian Pentecostal Yahoo group.

ALL of them stated that if a woman gave the message from the pulpit and had on earrings, they would be okay with that. but if a man preached with earrings on, they would oppose it. some even said they would walk out.

Don't you think there is a double standard here ???

The bible only refers to women being adorned, i guess.

MissBrattified · #**102** 10-12-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by StMark

I have a question for all those that are okay with body and facial piercings.

I was reading an interesting discussion on earrings in a trinitarian Pentecostal Yahoo group.

ALL of them stated that if a woman gave the message from the pulpit and had on earrings, they would be okay with that. but if a man preached with earrings on, they would oppose it. some even said they would walk out.

Don't you think there is a double standard here ???

I do believe that jewelry is more feminine, at least, it seems that way in our culture. Would you be okay with a man wearing a strand of pearls? It would seem very feminine, and I don't think it's a double standard to say a woman can, but a man shouldn't. Unless it's also a double standard to say men are modest in pants, but women aren't....

Obviously some things are associated more with one gender or the other. I think it looks masculine for a woman to wear a watch like this:

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...but I wouldn't walk out of the church if a woman was wearing one while speaking or singing.

The way jewelry is viewed varies from culture to culture. Why would a man want to wear a piece of jewelry that is patently feminine within the constraints of society?

I can only think of a few men I have seen in my entire lifetime with an earring (or two) in their ears who did NOT look feminine. Most of them tend to also be a little feminine in nature, wear bad sweaters with no undershirt (okay, that's random, and just a pet peeve of mine), and have longish hair. None of which helps boost the idea that a MAN can wear an earring and not look like a woman.

But if you're 7 feet tall, African, with bulging muscles, a bone through your nose, a Lion's skin over one shoulder, and a spear in your hand--I say go for it. No one's going to question your masculinity.

Sherri · #**103** 10-12-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

I do believe that jewelry is more feminine, at least, it seems that way in our culture. Would you be okay with a man wearing a strand of pearls? It would seem very feminine, and I don't think it's a double standard to say a woman can, but a man shouldn't. Unless it's also a double standard to say men are modest in pants, but women aren't....

Obviously some things are associated more with one gender or the other. I think it looks masculine for a woman to wear a watch like this:

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...but I wouldn't walk out of the church if a woman was wearing one while speaking or singing.

The way jewelry is viewed varies from culture to culture. Why would a man want to wear a piece of jewelry that is patently feminine within the constraints of society?

I can only think of a few men I have seen in my entire lifetime with an earring (or two) in their ears who did NOT look feminine. Most of them tend to also be a little feminine in nature, wear bad sweaters with no undershirt (okay, that's random, and just a pet peeve of mine), and have longish hair. None of which helps boost the idea that a MAN can wear an earring and not look like a woman.

But if you're 7 feet tall, African, with bulging muscles, a bone through your nose, a Lion's skin over one shoulder, and a spear in your hand--I say go for it. No one's going to question your masculinity.

This made me laugh out loud! It's so true though.

TRFrance · #**104** 10-12-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kae

I doubt it, because at that time ear rings were how they knew someone was a slave.

Do you have any scripture for that?

nahkoe · #**105** 10-12-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TRFrance

Do you have any scripture for that?

Wouldn't historical documentation be better?

TRFrance · #**106** 10-12-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nahkoe

Wouldn't historical documentation be better?

Why would historical documentation be better than scripture?

nahkoe · #**107** 10-12-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TRFrance

Why would historical documentation be better than scripture?

Maybe better wasn't the right word. I'm just thinking historical documentation would be likely to include the use or non use of earrings during a specific time period than the Bible may be.

Sam · #**108** 10-12-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kae

I doubt it, because at that time ear rings were how they knew someone was a slave.

I assume you're referring to Exodus 21:1-6 where a slave could waive his right to freedom in his 7th year and remain on as a perpetual slave. The visible sign of decision this was that he would declare that before the judges and then one of his ears would be pierced. There is a passage referring to this in the Old Testament that the writer of Hebrews applies to Jesus. In Hebrews 10:5 the writer quotes Psalm 40:6. Because the author of Hebrews used the LXX or Greek Bible it says, "sacrifice and offering you did not desire but a body have you prepared for me." This refers to the incarnation of Christ to do the will of God. However, if you go to the Hebrew Scriptures, that passage reads somewhat different. In the NKJV and others it says, "sacrifice and offering You did not desire; My ears You have opened." Some Bibles say, "My ears You have pierced." This is in reference to the perpetual voluntary servitude of a slave in the Old Testament and pictures Jesus as the willing and obedient servant of YHWH. So, symbolically and to fulfill the type, Jesus had at least one ear pierced.

Scott Hutchinson · #**109** 10-12-2008, 08:31 PM

While I understand the bible doesn't prohibit the wearing of gold,I do think people need to examine their motives,and consider the functionablity of what they choose to adorn theirselves with,and seriously one needs to be prayerful about all areas of their life.
I also believe we should not do things that draw undue attention to ourselves.

rgcraig · #**110** 10-12-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam

I assume you're referring to Exodus 21:1-6 where a slave could waive his right to freedom in his 7th year and remain on as a perpetual slave. The visible sign of decision this was that he would declare that before the judges and then one of his ears would be pierced. There is a passage referring to this in the Old Testament that the writer of Hebrews applies to Jesus. In Hebrews 10:5 the writer quotes Psalm 40:6. Because the author of Hebrews used the LXX or Greek Bible it says, "sacrifice and offering you did not desire but a body have you prepared for me." This refers to the incarnation of Christ to do the will of God. However, if you go to the Hebrew Scriptures, that passage reads somewhat different. In the NKJV and others it says, "sacrifice and offering You did not desire; My ears You have opened." Some Bibles say, "My ears You have pierced." This is in reference to the perpetual voluntary servitude of a slave in the Old Testament and pictures Jesus as the willing and obedient servant of YHWH. So, symbolically and to fulfill the type, Jesus had at least one ear pierced.

Man, this is gonna mess with some folk's world.