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What is offensive to some, is not to others. Even amongst Christians. What was offensive 50 years ago, is not today. Fashion style is extremely subjective. I changes even from year to year. So I wouldn't be too bothered by summertime wear.
 
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so if it's very hot then nudity would be ok?:confused:

I probably have a more liberal view on nudity than most Americans. I don't see why people shouldn't be allowed to go naked at appropriate places. For example, I don't see why nudity should be prohibited at a beach or pool, although I wouldn't want to see nudity alllowed at a symphony concert or in church or at a formal affair.

Even if complete nudity is prohibited, I think that women should certainly have the right to go topless anyplace that men can go topless. There are a few places in the US, like the State of New York, where this is allowed, but that isn't the case in most places in America.
 
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What do you think about how boys and girls dress in the summertime? is it even christian how they dress in the summertime?

Its hard to say because it could just be culture based. On the one hand not wearing much causes temptation, on the other hand I don't want women wearing curtains all year. I guess people should wear what they want as long as they are covering up the basics.

In places like church though there should be more modesty because the point is to focus on God, not that person to the left that is catching your eye. ;)


I probably have a more liberal view on nudity than most Americans. I don't see why people shouldn't be allowed to go naked at appropriate places. For example, I don't see why nudity should be prohibited at a beach or pool, although I wouldn't want to see nudity alllowed at a symphony concert or in church or at a formal affair.

Do you think society (inc kids) would be better or worse off seeing more nakedness?

Even if complete nudity is prohibited, I think that women should certainly have the right to go topless anyplace that men can go topless. There are a few places in the US, like the State of New York, where this is allowed, but that isn't the case in most places in America.

Isn't there a difference between the bodies of men and women and that is why there is a difference between what can and cannot be shown?
 
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Do you think society (inc kids) would be better or worse off seeing more nakedness?

Frankly I think that society would be better off. I've spent time in Europe where nudity really isn't that big a deal.

Isn't there a difference between the bodies of men and women and that is why there is a difference between what can and cannot be shown?

No, it's a cultural thing.
 
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Isn't there a difference between the bodies of men and women and that is why there is a difference between what can and cannot be shown?

BTW, I also think that such things can be self-regulating without the intervention of the state. Right now it is legal for women to go topless in the state of New York so long as it isn't being done for commercial purposes, yet very few do because it isn't part of our American culture.
 
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The King made it plain that defilement comes out of a person's heart.

So IF the person is wearing skimpy clothes to be cool. That is fine.
IF they are doing it to be outrageous or to rebel against others to show off, then that is coming from a bad heart.

What do you think about how boys and girls dress in the summertime? is it even christian how they dress in the summertime?
 
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Why better rather than just different?

To me there is a healthier attitude towards the human body. Take the Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction" from the Superbowl a few years back. Janet Jackson's breast was exposed for one or two seconds--something that most viewers didn't even notice at the time it happened--and it caused a national uproar. My German friends were wondering what all the fuss was about.
 
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Isn't there a difference between the bodies of men and women and that is why there is a difference between what can and cannot be shown?

There is a difference in our bodies of course, but what makes some things not ok to reveal all depends on what parts of the body are sexualized.

For example, there is a particular holiday celebrated by certain holy men in India where they go sky clad for a week. That is they wander the streets of Benares completely naked regardless of who sees them. That's ok because their nakedness isn't sexualized by themselves or others. Some sadhus renounce all clothing year round. So a western tourist to southern India may get more sight seeing than they intended... 0_o

In other parts of the world the only thing covering the nether regions are strings of beads or a small bit of cloth (or cod pieces for the men). Breasts are non sexual in nature. However, since the genitals are used for procreation they are covered up. That's usually the case world wide, regardless of culture or back ground.

I find it odd that legs here in the US are as sexy as they are...using my logic you'd figure American women would wear floor length skirts and loose pants more often, but it could be that they're just un sexualized enough for it to be ok to wear short hemlines and shorts in the summer...
 
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The King made it plain that defilement comes out of a person's heart.

So IF the person is wearing skimpy clothes to be cool. That is fine.
IF they are doing it to be outrageous or to rebel against others to show off, then that is coming from a bad heart.

Agreed. What matters is the person's intent.
 
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