"Man of the Cloth"

[J.A.I]

Since the Bible is silent of the wearing of garb, I think it is best to avoid it. It can easily lead to someone feeling as though he (yes, I said "he" ) is preeminent.

Well the Bible is silent on motorcycles, airplanes, computers, and so on as well

 

[bleechers]

Well the Bible is silent on motorcycles, airplanes, computers, and so on as well

Well, if you can show me biblical principles regarding those items, I'd be glad to consider them.

The bible also doesn't specifically say "elders should not shoot up heroin" but I believe I can find you a principle to teach that they should not. Basing freedoms on what is not there is one thing, basing church doctrines or church order guidelines on what isn't there is quite another matter.

 

[@@Paul@@]

Well the Bible is silent on motorcycles, airplanes, computers, and so on as well

Oh not it's not!!

Dan 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.​

 

[cygnusx1]

It's not a dress it's a cassock.

yes i know , i used to wear one , and a surplus and a ruff...........it's all play acting and totally unecessary and it does look like a dress........especially with all that embroidery......can't you see why people are turned off ?
If every one wore the same costume it might not stand out but all it does is signify a divide.........

 

[SumTinWong]

NON-CATHOLIC OPINIONS ONLY Thanks guys!

You know the catholic priest get-up? I think it looks pretty sweet myself. Is there anything in scripture that would prevent a minister from wearing it?

No