I've been doing a some answering on yahoo about cleaing your private parts and that got me thinking "is nudism a religion? what do the nudist believe in? is nudism a lifesetyle or a sub- religion??"
So can anyone tell me if nudism is a religion or a lifestyle? and are there any specific points that the nudist have to follow like in buddhism?
Thanks for the answers people ^.^
2007-10-26 04:20:42 · 14 answers · asked by Mel ^_^ 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Nudism is something people are born with.
A lot of people like to repress their nudist roots and 'choose' to wear clothes.
2007-10-26 06:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by Michael K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's a lifestyle darling.
If it's a religion, then who they'd worship? It's a way of life, coming from a way of certain perspective.
To be a religion, there must be a god to worship, a holy book for guidance, and the believers to the first item. Nudism doesn't have any.
2007-10-26 23:32:33 · answer #2 · answered by Dee D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well there are people who practice it religiously I suppose, but it is either a lifestyle, or a component of one.
Just as there are introverted and extroverted people, there are some who enjoy 'shedding the shackles' of their clothing.
A nudist can be religious, or irreligious for that matter. Whether a desire for freedom, an erotic desire, or a desire to shock or rebell against cultural norms, religion may or may not be a component of anyone's life, nudist or not. Its a sort of 'apples and oranges' thing.
2007-10-26 11:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by Rabbit 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nudism by itself is a lifestyle, but can be incorporated into someone's religious or spiritual beliefs.
2007-10-28 16:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lifestyle.
Many participate in an almost religious manner, but it is not a religion.
The nudist I know are probably the most religious people I know.
It is just a great way of living.
NiF
2007-10-26 18:37:59 · answer #5 · answered by fl_nudie_boy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a lifestyle. I'm one who likes to go that way.
2007-10-26 11:58:33 · answer #6 · answered by Harry James 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lifestyle !
2007-11-02 18:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by BeachTraveller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nudism is a more natural lifestyle. The practice can be incorporated into spiritual, or religious activity. The definition of religion doesn't require a deity to pray to, for example a Deist. It can be a spiritual pursuit period, or a quest into a higher consciousness, or integration into the true nature of things. There is a mistaken belief that the tax code definition and the1st Amendment definition are the same. Also, the western perspective doesn't always understand these religions and assumes.The first amendment calls for spiritual practices and nudism or naturism can be an important part of that for some of us. It can be a religious practice, or just pursuit of happiness.
Nudist don't have to follow anything, or anyone. They just have to enjoy being naked. Social nudist have restrictions, like don't stare, put a towel down to sit, or ask before photography. It is all practical social customs.
2014-09-11 01:21:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lifestyle, or preference, or practice. Def. not a religion!
2007-10-26 11:27:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
its is the opposite to religion
religion separates people
nudity unites people
it is the most natural state to be in
2007-10-27 01:19:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋