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10-03-2011, 09:11 AM
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Re: CS Lewis on modesty and societal propriety
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People also don't realize that C.S. Lewis married late in life, used to have lively discussions with notables such as Tolkien at the local meeting house (pub) and (according to one professional I know) smoked cigars.
None of which takes away from the statement of chastity vs modesty.
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I cannot see smoking being a sin, but it is stupid and destructive of the body. Before they knew it was destructive to the body they were not as responsible as we are today.
We discussed this here: http://apostolicfriendsforum.com/showthread.php?t=8780
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10-03-2011, 09:23 AM
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Re: CS Lewis on modesty and societal propriety
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I read testimony of demon named cigeratte cast out of people.
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10-03-2011, 10:52 AM
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Re: CS Lewis on modesty and societal propriety
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Very good point, mfb. The dangers of smoking weren't always so well understood as they are now.
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10-02-2011, 01:22 AM
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Re: CS Lewis on modesty and societal propriety
I think I may want to read his book
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10-02-2011, 04:29 PM
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Re: CS Lewis on modesty and societal propriety
I see Lewis' point and completely agree with it. I'm getting cynical.
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10-03-2011, 09:35 AM
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Re: CS Lewis on modesty and societal propriety
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I see Lewis' point and completely agree with it. I'm getting cynical.
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I thought that might be the case. 
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10-03-2011, 10:14 AM
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Re: CS Lewis on modesty and societal propriety
I recently spoke to friend of mine who questioned within himself the wearing of shorts by a brother leading midweek service prayer. While I wouldn't like it either, I asked how would he feel if sista wore skirt right below knees which he responded he wouldn't have problem with it. Some things are cultural standards.
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And someday master you. --Anon.
The most deadly sins do not leap upon us, they creep up on us.
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10-03-2011, 04:37 PM
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Re: CS Lewis on modesty and societal propriety
Do you think the hard-nosed teaching that women need to cover up pretty much everything so that men don't lust has done a disservice to a lot of young men raised in that environment? Do you think it has made them hyper-sensitive to any exposure of the female form?
I think that it can be unhealthy when this issue is talked about and stressed so much in churches. Unhealthy for both men and women.
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10-03-2011, 05:43 PM
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Re: CS Lewis on modesty and societal propriety
I still don't want my wife showing the goods.
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Today pull up the little weeds,
The sinful thoughts subdue,
Or they will take the reins themselves
And someday master you. --Anon.
The most deadly sins do not leap upon us, they creep up on us.
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10-03-2011, 08:40 PM
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Re: CS Lewis on modesty and societal propriety
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I still don't want my wife showing the goods.
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I don't know many godly women who want to show the goods.
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