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Supernaut

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Is dressing or acting sexy at all immoral?

I don't mean in a vulgar, trashy, or indecent way, but simply upping ones sexual allure to the next level, whose measure I'll leave to the reader to decide.

If done without being trashy or indecent, then no.
 
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I would say it depends upon the reason. I dress nicely for my wife because that is what pleases her. If I were to do so in order to draw attention to myself or to be sexually attractive to women (or men if I were Bi) other than my wife then I would say it is not only inappropriate but sinful.

A good thought provoking question. Thank you.
 
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Doing it in itself isn't immoral, but the reasons for it can be. If my girlfriend were to dress sexily because she likes the way sexy clothes make her feel, I'd be completely okay with that, whether or not I was around. If she did it in order to impress some other guy with a view to cheating on me, I'd be less thrilled.

Religious reasons for "modesty" always make me slightly confused, in the (rough) words of Agatha Christie:

Agatha Christie:They Came to Baghdad said:
I was refused entry to a shop today because I was wearing a short sleeved shirt. It seems as though the almighty doesn't like my arms, despite having made them.
 
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Dressing or acting sexy in and of itself is not immoral, however the reasons for it may be so.

If someone is doing so in order to make themselves more attractive to the opposite (or same) sex for potential mating purposes, this is fine, and a normal human behavior. One may argue if the said person would be attracted to such behavior however this does not overrule that others Are indeed attracted to this and this alone justifies it.

If someone is dressing sexy to try to purposefully corrupt other people, or ruin relationships or the such, this I would feel is immoral.

It really depends on the reason and location.
 
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like all things in this world, the viewpoint and interpretation of the bible, the church, and other factors really determines this kind of question.

God says to be fruitful and multiply. Dressing to attract the opposite gender will help accomplish that.

Lust, however, is a sin.

And there are probably thousands of other verse's and such that would support one end or the other.

Its just which viewpoint you think is more important, or which one outweighs the other.

thanks!
 
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Is dressing or acting sexy at all immoral?

I don't mean in a vulgar, trashy, or indecent way, but simply upping ones sexual allure to the next level, whose measure I'll leave to the reader to decide.

What's the point of "upping one's sexual allure to the next level" if not to entice someone to lust after them?
 
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What's the point of "upping one's sexual allure to the next level" if not to entice someone to lust after them?
Lust????

lust
–noun 1. intense sexual desire or appetite.
2. uncontrolled or illicit sexual desire or appetite; lecherousness.
3. a passionate or overmastering desire or craving (usually fol. by for): a lust for power.
4. ardent enthusiasm; zest; relish: an enviable lust for life.
6. to have intense sexual desire.
7. to have a yearning or desire; have a strong or excessive craving (often fol. by for or after).

I don't think the intended desire need go that far, do you? How about just a simple arousal of interest? After all, the sexual appreciation of others WAS a creation of your god, was it not? Do you lust after all the sexually attractive women you encounter?
 
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Lust????
lust
–noun 1. intense sexual desire or appetite.
2. uncontrolled or illicit sexual desire or appetite; lecherousness.
3. a passionate or overmastering desire or craving (usually fol. by for): a lust for power.
4. ardent enthusiasm; zest; relish: an enviable lust for life.
6. to have intense sexual desire.
7. to have a yearning or desire; have a strong or excessive craving (often fol. by for or after).

I don't think the intended desire need go that far, do you? How about just a simple arousal of interest? After all, the sexual appreciation of others WAS a creation of your god, was it not? Do you lust after all the sexually attractive women you encounter?

What's the point of "upping one's sexual allure to the next level" if not to entice someone to lust after them?

Again, what is the point of "upping one's sexual allure", if not to be sexually alluring?

Why would someone want to look "sexually alluring" for someone who is not their husband or wife?
 
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What's the point of "upping one's sexual allure to the next level" if not to entice someone to lust after them?
I think the problem...

Again, what is the point of "upping one's sexual allure", if not to be sexually alluring?
Is that others don't consider these two to be the same thing. The second is much more mild.

Why would someone want to look "sexually alluring" for someone who is not their husband or wife?
Because they don't have a husband or wife and would like one?
 
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Why would someone want to look "sexually alluring" for someone who is not their husband or wife?

Who says they're not dressing in a sexy manner for their spouse? That could be the entire reason. But if said married couple goes out to a public place, others will see it. Does the person want to be sexually alluring to others? No. But they will be.
 
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