Yes, my 7th day adventist ex-colleague is at it again. I am a pentecostal christian, my colleague a 7th day adventist. We had a benign discussion (via email usually) about fashion and how I love cropped leggings, for example. She told me, "Fashion is of the devil. It can be like a drug to some people. Pride makes people half-dress in this current cold weather". I love clothes and pride myself in looking after my appearance. I am fashionable, but dress modestly with it. i.e. I don't have a cleavage, nor midriff showing and don't have any trousers, skirts above my knees. What do you think?
2007-08-23 01:33:59 · 20 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
they'll them to get over their own pride. they are obviously proud of how Pius she is, remind her pride comes in many forms not just how we dress. looking down on others is not just wrong but shows more pride than wanting to look good.
causing doubt is also wrong according too Jesus
2007-08-23 03:27:29 · answer #1 · answered by manapaformetta 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can tell her that fashion (haute couture) comes primarily from France and Italy.
American fashion comes from NYC, jumps the heartland and lands in LA. It may or may not take a slow wagon train into the mysterious, untamed regions of the midwest, years later, and languishes there for decades.
Fashion is not from "the Devil" but if it was, he'd have a lot to answer for from the '70's and '80's.
2007-08-23 09:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by Tseruyah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask her for some scripture that says fashion comes from the devil. But before then, read up on Psalm 31. Great model for living.
If I may...I'm looking at how you describe your dress, and her criticisms, and it looks like she's talking about others.
And remind her how great it is to have an email friend to talk about how awesome a God we serve, and wold really enjoy talking about Him instead.
2007-08-23 08:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by Last Stand 2010 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Modesty and it's definition is highly cultural in that it changes dramatically from culture to culture.
I seriously doubt that a being powerful enough to create an entire universe would care about fashion or clothes.
2007-08-23 08:43:11 · answer #4 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think the basic principle of Christianity is not of legalism but of freedom from the law brought about by the love and grace of God. but then there are some believers who are "weak" in faith (Romans 14), those who easily stumble. with those weak in faith, the "strong" in faith should give way, being patient and understanding. if by your choice of fashion makes your friend stumble.. then it is better not to have that kind of fashion. think of others first before self... this is the epitome of love that Christ preaches. hey.. i called you "strong" in faith.. thats a complement.
2007-08-23 08:46:35 · answer #5 · answered by quigonjan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I think the 7th day adventists are way to strict about what they wear. as long as it's appropriate and doesn't show anything inappropriate then you should be able to wear what you want. God Bless You!
2007-08-23 08:38:43 · answer #6 · answered by Karenita 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the guy that said expand your friends!
If you are comfortable, and you feel that you are dressed in a way that respects your body and you religious beliefs, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.
Enjoy your clothes!
2007-08-23 08:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by wuzzle, deus ex machina 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i had a similar problem with people in work trying to enforce their religion. lets just say they werent a fan of the pope. anyway they kept leaving pamphlets about where they hoped catholics would see them. after i found one in the toilet i marched of to the boss. he tried to make little of it until i quoted a well known law in my parts. basically it meant anybody trying to promote or encourage politcal or religious ideas was liable for instant dismissal. you must have a similar law where you are, if you have i would use it.
2007-08-23 10:00:05 · answer #8 · answered by herr fugelmeister 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If she's an ex-colleague then perhaps you should just have no correspondence at all. We can get caught up in drama when we don't have to. Best to you
2007-08-23 08:42:34 · answer #9 · answered by Yogini 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you need to try and drop this colleague in all but professional terms .
sure that your hr would find her emails very interesting . however you are clearly not working while sending them anyway so prob best left alone
2007-08-23 08:40:08 · answer #10 · answered by matt culling 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋