2007-11-03 06:34:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
It's a sign of humility before God.
2007-11-03 07:05:16 · answer #1 · answered by Graham M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent the documentary 'The Devil's Playground'. Basically they believe that living a simple life free of pride, and ambition is the way to heaven. Everything they do is to prepare them for heaven.
2007-11-03 14:47:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It equalizes everyone. It disables people from showing off their wealth or prosperity, frees people from following the wasteful trends of fashion, and places emphasis on the community identity rather than individual identity.
2007-11-05 17:21:04 · answer #3 · answered by Monica O 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Graham nailed it.
2007-11-03 14:58:48 · answer #4 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋