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Pressing-On · #**261** 09-30-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

Yeah, the country music and rodeo scene might give them a little competition in the flamboyance contest.

Even there, though, I've not seen things to compete with some of the outlandish things I've seen at conferences.

So not true, girl. LOL!

Pressing-On · #**262** 09-30-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Baron1710

I understand your point.

God created us to be unique he gave different talents and abilities, different complexions, noses, eye colors and shape, etc. When you begin to limit the way a person can express their uniqueness they find other ways to do it.

Totally agree. That goes along with any parent - in or out of church - that puts restrictions on their kids. They will sneak stuff in and change at school - the woman wanting to come out. lol

*AQuietPlace* · #**263** 09-30-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Have you ever - probably not - been in the middle of a ladies function with all the flamboyant dresses and the Holy Ghost falls and everyone is crying and could care less about their clothes or hair, Randy? This is the heart of these women - they love their God and they want to feel pretty. What woman doesn't!

My point was not that the flamboyance was wrong... I don't mind it, I can be a tad flamboyant myself at times. I love gorgeous things, and I like to look pretty. My point was just that it can be a bit of a double standard. Don't tell me that jewelry is a sin, but a $500 pair of shoes, isn't, kwim?

RandyWayne · #**264** 09-30-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

My point was not that the flamboyance was wrong... I don't mind it, I can be a tad flamboyant myself at times. I love gorgeous things, and I like to look pretty. My point was just that it can be a bit of a double standard. Don't tell me that jewelry is a sin, but a $500 pair of shoes, isn't, kwim?

That is my whole point as well.

Rules always have loopholes. This is why current legislation usually runs into the thousands of pages by the time it is signed into law as they try to anticipate every contingency. This is why someone will not wear earnings (and be proud of it!) yet wear those megabuck shoes and two cans of hairspray with every strand of hair tweaked to perfection.

Principles have no loopholes.

*AQuietPlace* · #**265** 09-30-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

So not true, girl. LOL!

I think you need to come with me to some conferences.

Pressing-On · #**266** 09-30-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

My point was not that the flamboyance was wrong... I don't mind it, I can be a tad flamboyant myself at times. I love gorgeous things, and I like to look pretty. My point was just that it can be a bit of a double standard. Don't tell me that jewelry is a sin, but a $500 pair of shoes, isn't, kwim?

Well, how many women actually spend that much on a pair of shoes? See what I'm saying? - it's an extreme. When we get together to party with God and each other - let's dress up! I have no problem with that.

I'd rather have a gorgeous outfit on any day then loaded down with jewelry. I hate necklaces, earrings and rings. I feel chained up and claustrophobic! I also have to, always, wear pumps that slip on and off. I can't have straps or I go nuts!! LOL!

Pressing-On · #**267** 09-30-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

I think you need to come with me to some conferences.

Been there, done that - it's not a big deal to me. I love all of it. Just not the snotty people who can't be touched, but I met them in the Catholic Church, Baptist Church and on the job as well, KWIM?

*AQuietPlace* · #**268** 09-30-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Well, how many women actually spend that much on a pair of shoes? See what I'm saying? - it's an extreme. When we get together to party with God and each other - let's dress up! I have no problem with that.

But the point I'm making is not extreme. Don't tell me that jewelry is a sin (I don't believe it is), but other adornment is not. That's a double standard. You can't wear a necklace, but you can take that necklace apart and sew it on your dress, and that's okay. That just is not consistent.

The same thing with modesty. Don't harp continuously on modesty, where it applies to your pet issues (pants, sleeves), but not include the full meaning of the word - to draw unnecessary attention to yourself.

It's the double standard that gets me.

Pressing-On · #**269** 09-30-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

But the point I'm making is not extreme. Don't tell me that jewelry is a sin (I don't believe it is), but other adornment is not. That's a double standard. You can't wear a necklace, but you can take that necklace apart and sew it on your dress, and that's okay. That just is not consistent.

The same thing with modesty. Don't harp continuously on modesty, where it applies to your pet issues (pants, sleeves), but not include the full meaning of the word - to draw unnecessary attention to yourself.

It's the double standard that gets me.

I agree with you on the no jewelry, but wear the bling on our clothing. That is stupid.

But as far as dressing to the hilt - hey - I don't even own casual pajamas, so what do I know! LOL!

*AQuietPlace* · #**270** 09-30-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I agree with you on the no jewelry, but wear the bling on our clothing. That is stupid.

But as far as dressing to the hilt - hey - I don't even own casual pajamas, so what do I know! LOL!

I am in your camp on clothing, PO! I love beautiful clothes. And shoes. And purses. And shoes. And shoes.

I don't love double standards.