can christians NOT be nudists

[bhsmte]

Nudity =\=fornication

It appears, even thinking about sex, is fornication to some.

 

[Locutus]

Protestants (particularly Fundamentalists) are sometimes profoundly grubby minded. They manage to see sex everywhere - even in the most unlikely places. Any overweening focus on a topic - positive OR negative - is obsession, and obsession can be a manifestation of (sex) addiction. Couple this with power issues and entrenched misogyny .. and hey presto!

 

[rockytopva]

But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days. -Daniel 12:13

What can I say... In the world of chemistry likes blend in with likes and that you guys will stand in your lot at the end of the days.

 

[Dave-W]

It appears, even thinking about sex, is fornication to some.

Several of the early church fathers (Jerome, Augustine, ...) certainly taught that.

 

[Dave-W]

Protestants (particularly Fundamentalists) are sometimes profoundly grubby minded. They manage to see sex everywhere - even in the most unlikely places.

And they would be profoundly angered to realize that CATHOLIC church fathers also saw sex everywhere and considered it sinful as it ran counter to their idol worship of virginity and Mary - the eternal virgin.

 

[Taom Ben Robert]

And they would be profoundly angered to realize that CATHOLIC church fathers also saw sex everywhere and considered it sinful as it ran counter to their idol worship of virginity and Mary - the eternal virgin.

They never worshiped Mary

 

[Dave-W]

They never worshiped Mary

Not my point. They worshiped virginity as an idol.

 

[Taom Ben Robert]

Not my point. They worshiped virginity as an idol.

They didn't , and don't worship that either

 

[peternat]

Just back to the question; 'Can Christian not be naturists."
Yes they can. a Proper study of the word naked of nakedness in the Bible will confirm.
have a look at my blog (also look at back pages)
http://www.naturisminsouthafrica.blogspot.com

Have a great day
Peter

 

[Dave-W]

"Not my point. They worshiped virginity as an idol."

They didn't , and don't worship that either

Actually they did. Have you actually read what the Early Church Fathers said about it? Jerome said the ONLY reason God allowed married sex was to "produce more virgins for the church."

 

[Taom Ben Robert]

Actually they did. Have you actually read what the Early Church Fathers said about it? Jerome said the ONLY reason God allowed married sex was to "produce more virgins for the church."

They worshiped the Trinity , and He alone , yes I have read the stuff from the Church Fathers.

 

[Darkhorse]

It seems that Christians have been far too harsh and critical of each other in areas where they disagree, rather than supportive and celebratory in areas where they agree.

 

[AGTG]

If the New Testament clearly exhorts people to "dress" modestly, surely God expects us to be dressed:

http://www.gotquestions.org/dress-modestly.html

 

[toramei]

So then do not wear a three piece suit to the beach.
When doing missionary work to tribes in South America or Africa that are naked do not show up clothed.

 

[Grandpa4]

I myself would not be a nudist because I would have constant ..... "excitement" walking around with my wife seeing her body. lol.

Aside from that I know the naked body is a thing of beauty that God created. But I also believe because of sin a nude body can be overly tempting for people so while some may appreciate it non-sexually, there will be others who think of it sexually. So I don't want people seeing my wife like that.

Is it a sin though? I don't to be nude is a sin per say. But I think God said something about being covered. I may be wrong though. Hey anyways, having clothes on makes intimacy more fun to try in public.

Being nude with your wife has nothing to do with being a nudist.

 

[barefootrev]

We find in scripture that fine linen is the righteousness of the saints...

And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. - Revelation 19:8

8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.
10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.
11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.
13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. - Matthew 22

Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. - Revelation 16:15

So my advice is that one had better not try to appear before God naked. If he does so it is at the expense of his immortal soul!

In fact..God sees us naked anyway.As a Christian ,having a shower or bath..or even sex..will God be shy or judge you for being naked?I do not say sexual nudity is correct..but general nudity..whether nude in public..in the shower or at the gym..I do not think God is naive..the sin is not being nude..but how you use your nudity and steward your nudity.When I am nude in public..I am not going to do sexually explicit things..and whether barefoot or nude..neither in itself is sin.