is anyone here a headcovering christian, what are your thoughts and reasons for covering or not covering?
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From Finland.
There is a pdf article, 18 pgs at
http://www.wholebible.com New Article Box.
Shalom, David.
There is a pdf article, 18 pgs at
http://www.wholebible.com New Article Box.
Shalom, David.
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I am not in the belief that such codes are cultural. In some of the middle easten countries uncovered head is highly discurteous and in some of the extreme areas would be tantermount to me walking into church topless - not acceptable in this culture.
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gitamerah
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I used to go to a church where the women have head coverings.
At first I didn't cover my head. I was uncomfortable with the notion because in my country, a head covering is a Moslem symbol. If you cover your head, you're essentially saying that you're a Moslem, and have probably gone on a pilgrimage to Mecca. As such, most Christians in our country do not wear head covering due to its Muslim connotation.
Eventually, I did wear it, though only for a short time since I moved to another church where the women do not wear head covering. For me, when I wore the head covering, it's mostly an obedience thing. But once I moved churches... it just seems strange for me to be the only person who covers her head.
I read an explanation of the head covering idea. In Paul's time, women of respect cover their heads. As such, a head covering is seen as a sign of authority.
I've since interpreted that to fit our time. Since head coverings are a sign of respect or authority, we wear what would be considered a sign of authority or respect today: which is formal attire. You wouldn't go to work or a job interview wearing jeans, would ya? The attire we wear when going to a job interview or in an office setting is the symbol of respect today. So, that's what I wear.
At first I didn't cover my head. I was uncomfortable with the notion because in my country, a head covering is a Moslem symbol. If you cover your head, you're essentially saying that you're a Moslem, and have probably gone on a pilgrimage to Mecca. As such, most Christians in our country do not wear head covering due to its Muslim connotation.
Eventually, I did wear it, though only for a short time since I moved to another church where the women do not wear head covering. For me, when I wore the head covering, it's mostly an obedience thing. But once I moved churches... it just seems strange for me to be the only person who covers her head.
I read an explanation of the head covering idea. In Paul's time, women of respect cover their heads. As such, a head covering is seen as a sign of authority.
I've since interpreted that to fit our time. Since head coverings are a sign of respect or authority, we wear what would be considered a sign of authority or respect today: which is formal attire. You wouldn't go to work or a job interview wearing jeans, would ya? The attire we wear when going to a job interview or in an office setting is the symbol of respect today. So, that's what I wear.
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Many Moslem traditions were actually copied from the early church, such as women covering their heads and people removing their shoes on entering the church. Many early churches were built facing Jerusalem (Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is a good example) so it is not surprising that Moslem mosques are built along a similiar tradition facing Mecca.gitamerah said:
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