how important is modesty to Christians?

Question

I ask this question cause i want to know....why do women who practice christianity wear skirts thats show their legs and wear tight, short tops, that visabilly shows her figure, arms,and neck to the rest of the world for. .A women's beauty should be for her and her husband only shouldn't.(just like men are only allowed to show their stuff to their wives) why in this case should her male/female friends, family members or other strange men and women get that right to see her like this.

A christian women wearing a skirt that shows her flesh will only get her unwanted stares which ofcourse she doesnt want to get to begin with as a faithful christian. surely isn't that degrading and being unmodest to her self

and why are they not allowed to wear trousers since it covers both legs fully.and if she likes to wear skirts why cant she make them longer and cover her legs completely from the ankle.wouldn't this protect her and make her less worried about how her legs look

Answer 1

(HUGE sigh goes here first)

"Modesty" is an old-fashioned, archaic, highly over-rated concept. We were born naked, without shame, without inhibition and without blame. The nude human body is NOT evil. Most definately, legs, arms and necks are no "big deal" at ALL!

The female form is beautiful and has been revered over the centuries by many "civilized" cultures. The nude female form is exhibited and admired greatly in art and literature. To revert back to some up-tight, stuffy, frightened, Puritanical mindset that the female body is abhorrent or "unsightly" is almost prehistoric. One could see it in a simpler view. It is what it is ... just a human body.

Modern fashion and dress is just that ... modern. As we grow as an evolving species, we (usually) shake off old, dusty, timid ideas and embrace new ones. The 21st century woman is happier when she is not prohibitted from having a preference in how she adorns and expresses herself. Times change and with it, fashion. (In most "civilized," modern cultures, anyway)

In the west, men are exposed to nudity from their youth on up. It's nothing special or shameful by the time they're young men. They grow up more mature and behaved, with self-control. They know that women are proud of their bodies but are NOT offering them to whoever wants them! Statistics on rape are irrelevant here, when the population count far out-numbers the percentage of incidences of assault.

Seldom are western women harassed by the contemporary western male nowadays. Women feel confident about our bodies and our safety; we dress the way we choose and are NOT bound by any religious, paranoid ideas that every man is gawking at us and wants to jump us. In North America, we have laws that basically say, "Look all you want, but DON'T TOUCH!" Luckily, the ordinary, mature western male accepts nudity as just "a human body with nothing covering it," rather than a "dirty, lewd, disgusting sexual object."

If a (mature) man, anywhere else in the world, can't control himself and his libido in public, he needs to take a course in how to respect women and their choices, and "keep it in his pants," so to speak. Luckily, western men have achieved this and although they appreciate the female body, they would ordinarily NEVER bother a woman without invitation. Again, I repeat, incidences of sexual assault are rare at the office, on the street and in public places.

This, unfortunately, does NOT apply at college Frat Parties. THEN, women need to "glue" their clothes to themselves. LOL

Freedom of expression in how women dress is very liberating and well deserved. We've fought hard for equality and deserve to be respected; whatever our choices are. We "belong" to no one.

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Answer 2

I think it is important to be modest.But modesty does not just come from what clothes you wear,it's a heart attitude.You can have a Christian woman with her skirt right down to her ankles,but she might be a shrew who is always putting down her friends,other women,other church goers.Or you can have a Christian woman with a knee length skirt and a tee shirt who is building other people up,kind to all,and humble.We need to make sure that we don't fall into the trap of skirt or sleeve length being a measure of spirituality.

Answer 3

Fashion is going round in circles. If it evolves in any respect, it alterations very slowly. Things move out of type handiest to come back again round for a moment move. In the eighties I was once teasing up and hairspraying my bangs-my grandmother remarked that she did that along with her bangs within the '40s! The matters I'm dressed in now are the identical factor that my dad and mom wore once they had been younger within the '70s and early '80s. The pants with flares, the belts, the sweaters, the wraparound attire-it is weird. Lowrise denims? Halter tops? Peasant blouses? Baby doll tops? All seventies put on. One factor I will say. We have end up a extra informal society, which fits me simply best, as I attempt to appear first-class however I'm in no way dressy. I decide upon my garments to suit good, however no longer too tight. and I'm too self-aware to do revealing garments. As to what young adults and celebs put on, I do not pay plenty of concentration, however I count on they do have a few have an impact on. With type, regardless that, what is going round comes again round once more.

Answer 4

Um...I'm sorry but her neck? Her arms? What if it's 80 degrees outside? If you want to argue that there's a degree of gender equity in the modesty pushed by Christianity, at least make it the same for men and women. I'm guessing most men have no problem showing their necks or arms...

Oh and some Christian women reject the idea that they're the exclusive property of their husbands.

Answer 5

Who said Christian women are not allowed to wear trousers? And seeing a womans neck...what's the big deal with that? As long as your goals are not to intice sin with what you where what does it matter? Christians have this idea that women are just as free as men. I know it sounds crazy but yes this is part of our faith. No dressing our women like ninjas and limiting their freedoms.

Answer 6

The matter of dress and grooming is another area in which we need to cultivate virtue. Clothing choices vary according to culture, and pressure may be strong to keep up with the latest styles and trends. But why should we follow every fad or fashion that comes along? The Bible admonishes us to "quit being fashioned after this system of things." (Romans 12:2) Rather than make up rules, the apostle Paul wrote under inspiration: "I desire the women to adorn themselves in well-arranged dress, with modesty and soundness of mind, not with styles of hair braiding and gold or pearls or very expensive garb, but in the way that befits women professing to reverence God." (1 Timothy 2:9, 10) This basic standard applies to men and women alike. Of course, there is room for delightful variety in style as a result of cultural preference or personal taste.

Answer 7

you've discovered what I call false modesty hiding nature in stead of having the maturity to share the wealth . most of the heavily garbed ladies of the Victorian age had no problem with it did they . But the ostentatious display of rapacity by preachers and even the pope is more than I care for .
What's that about ?

Answer 8

I concur! Modesty is key. That is why, on top of plain, modest dress, I tape down my femininity to completely disguise my anatomy when in public. When visiting church, I'll settle for no less than 3 layers of masking tape around my midsection. If it's a windy day, I may wear slacks under my skirt as well. Beauty is within. Purity is a lifestyle

Answer 9

As a man I have no problem with women showing a little skin.
But we should all use our common sense when dressing. A bikini at church is certainly inappropriate. On the other hand a tuxedo on the beach is equally inappropriate.
I Cr 13;8a

Answer 10

It's the year 2007, ankles aren't as hot as they use to be.
I think most people have gotten use to the female form, and it's just not that big of a deal.

If you find the female form distracting, then that's your cross.