Skirts only - instead of jeans?

[Red Gold]

Is it true that Baptist women are not allowed to wear jeans - only skirts?

 

[JerryinMass]

Is it true that Baptist women are not allowed to wear jeans - only skirts?

No.

 

[Mark Quayle]

No

 

[Red Gold]

Was there a time when this was true?
Or where does this rumour come from then?

 

[Red Gold]

What about this, then?

The Duggars may have originally made a name for themselves for simply being a family with a lot of children, but over the years, other aspects of their unconventional life have interested viewers. For one, Duggar matriarch Michelle has homeschooled all 19 of her children, and they've generally shunned "secular life," not even owning a TV even though they literally had their own TV show. Their strict rules around dating became pretty intriguing as some of the eldest kids reached young adulthood (no hugs or unsupervised phone calls!), as did the family's similarly strict rules about modest dressing. Wondering why the Duggars don't wear pants? It might seem like a strange expectation in this day and age that girls and women should only ever wear skirts and dresses, but for the Duggars, it's definitely a big deal. And it all comes down to their super devout religious beliefs.

Here's Why The Duggar Women Don't Wear Pants

 

[Michie]

It’s a choice and a conviction. Not a requirement. That’s how many of my baptist relatives describe it. Nothing wrong with it.

 

[Sketcher]

Is it true that Baptist women are not allowed to wear jeans - only skirts?

No.
"Baptist" is a big tent. Lots of different kinds of Baptists out there, with varying levels of strictness on many things.

 

[anna ~ grace]

It’s not universal. Most Baptist women seem to wear skirts to church, but wear pants in other contexts.

Some smaller groups of Baptists, though, do seem to have a 24/7 skirt requirement for women. It just depends on who you ask and where you go, but it’s definitely developed into a kind of a joke / stereotype.

Baptist Children's Bible Depicts Eve Wearing Floor-Length Denim Skirt

 

[Red Gold]

No.
"Baptist" is a big tent. Lots of different kinds of Baptists out there, with varying levels of strictness on many things.

OK - then I re-phrase my question:

Is it true that some Baptist women are not allowed to wear jeans - only skirts?

 

[bekkilyn]

I was a Southern Baptist growing up and was forced into skirts by my mom only for church, but wore whatever I wanted anywhere else. However, I went to Girl Scout Camp in the summers for a while and there was a girl there who was Baptist who had to wear skirts at all times, and "culottes" (however it's spelled) when swimming. Just depends on the type of Baptist. Many Baptist churches are independent because they believe in local church autonomy.

 

[Michie]

It’s not universal. Most Baptist women seem to wear skirts to church, but wear pants in other contexts.

Some smaller groups of Baptists, though, do seem to have a 24/7 skirt requirement for women. It just depends on who you ask and where you go, but it’s definitely developed into a kind of a joke / stereotype.

Baptist Children's Bible Depicts Eve Wearing Floor-Length Denim Skirt

Babylon Bee. Lol! Do they have one where the higher the hair the closer to God??

 

[miamited]

Is it true that Baptist women are not allowed to wear jeans - only skirts?

Hi RG,

I believe that you may find among some of the Independent Baptist fellowships practice an 'understanding' that women are supposed to wear dresses in church. Of course, they also 'understand' that men are supposed to wear suit and tie.

Most fellowships today don't put much stock in any kind of dress code so long as it is not 'indecent'. Certainly mini-skirts and revealing clothing is frowned upon by a lot of fellowships for their worship services. You will also find that shorts, for men, are generally not acceptable for worship among many of the independent baptist fellowships.

They may not throw you out the door on your ear, but they won't be impressed and you'll likely be the talk of the congregation for a week or two. I used to be a Gideon and, of course, if you're familiar with the Gideon business model, we would hold presentations in the local fellowships of mostly baptist denominations and I was often warned, because I carried around an NIV translation of the Scriptures, that I'd be best off to take a KJV translation to many of the fellowships if I wanted to be well received.

It was one of the reasons that I quit the Gideons. Their efforts to stand around pushing pocket sized copies of the KJV translation to college students seemed rather counter intuitive. I mean, here you are approaching college students who are generally being taught to modernize and critically think with an 'Ye Olde Englishe' translation of the Scriptures. You could order NKJV, but my local group wouldn't do it. I then found that a surprising number of these die hard KJV believers didn't believe the opening words of God's word.

I was sharing with one, after being at a 'Scripture hand out' how I was convicted that the earth was about 6,000 years old and he pretty much told me that he didn't believe a word of that. So, I was rather awed at the irony that here was a group of men who were so strict on what 'version' of the Scriptures one should read, but not necessarily strict on 'believing' what that version said. Now, I'm accustomed to being mocked by a lot of 'church' people concerning my faith in the truth of God's word, but I sure didn't expect it from the Gideon organization.

However, I digress. I think you will still find some small fellowships who, while maybe not proclaiming it, have an 'understanding' that there is a dress code for women to wear dresses at least knee length and that men wear suit and tie.

God bless,
Ted

 

[pescador]

When I first became a Christian my wife and I attended a Wednesday night Bible study at a Pentecostal church. My wife wore jeans -- we were farmers. The Pentecostal (female) leader cited the verse that says "The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God." Deuteronomy 22:5

As a new Christian I was very upset that she used the Old Testament law to claim that my wife was an "abomination unto the Lord". We left that church shortly afterwards, never to return.

 

[anna ~ grace]

When I first became a Christian my wife and I attended a Wednesday night Bible study at a Pentecostal church. My wife wore jeans -- we were farmers. The Pentecostal (female) leader cited the verse that says "The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God." Deuteronomy 22:5

As a new Christian I was very upset that she used the Old Testament law to claim that my wife was an "abomination unto the Lord". We left that church shortly afterwards, never to return.

The irony that she was a worship leader calling out another woman for wearing pants is pretty intense.

 

[pescador]

The irony that she was a worship leader calling out another woman for wearing pants is pretty intense.

So intense, in fact, that it's still fresh in my memory after many years. If there is a bright side, it led me into a decades-long (ongoing) study of Scripture: what it actually says a) in context and b) how it agrees with the rest of Scripture.

 

[GreekOrthodox]

But the way you keep a Baptist from drinking your beer while fishing is to invite another Baptist along.

 

[Silverback]

Is it true that Baptist women are not allowed to wear jeans - only skirts?

Depends on which Baptist you are referring to, there are many Baptist Denominations, and independent Baptist churches as well.

I think the concept of dress codes for Sunday services are on there way out...sadly.

The church(s) in question may desire that, but most people I know would just change churches if that were to be demanded.

 

[Dave G.]

I have a very decent female friend who was raised Baptist, was on the worship team for years dressing as they chose as long as it was neat and presentable. Her mom was the worship leader and I've heard some of their recordings, amazingly good. She tells the story of a change of pastors coming to the church, right away it was women wear skirts or dresses and all worship was to become old hymnals. The church diminished, the worship team of several members became my friend, her mom and two sisters. And then they left in due time. I guess it's changed hands now cause she went there a while back here to sing a couple solos there. She wore a skirt but by her own choice. I had her sing for my wifes celebration of life service we had here back in May and I didn't exactly pick an easy song for her, she did great. She and my wife were both friends and x coworkers.

 

[FenderTL5]

In the independent Baptist Church of my youth, women/girls were not to wear pants of any type at any time. Skirts,dresses and coulottes we're typical.
Men/boys had to have haircuts not allowing hair to touch the collar or ear.
Dancing was prohibited. One summer camp actually had the questions: do you dance? Have you ever danced? On the registration. An affirmative answer to either and you weren't allowed to attend.

 

[Silverback]

In the independent Baptist Church of my youth, women/girls were not to wear pants of any type at any time. Skirts,dresses and coulottes we're typical.
Men/boys had to have haircuts not allowing hair to touch the collar or ear.
Dancing was prohibited. One summer camp actually had the questions: do you dance? Have you ever danced? On the registration. An affirmative answer to either and you weren't allowed to attend.

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