2007-12-02 11:08:33 · 20 answers · asked by YahooAnswers 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I do so out of respect, and it's not really "dressing up" it's just putting on skirt/dress for that 1-2 hour period.
2007-12-02 11:15:31 · answer #1 · answered by Hold em Rox 6 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Short answer, because we can. Now to make it a fashion statement and a I'm the best dressed attitude, that is not how I approach it. I am more from I'm going to fellowship with like minded people as we WORSHIP (to hold in honor, praise, revere, etc) GOD together. So, as I would if I were going to an 'earthly' function in honor of someone (wedding, funeral, baby shower, birthday, graduation, etc), I clean up and suit up, as the saying goes. Even if it just a clean pair of jeans and a nice shirt. I think it is wonderful that there is such a diversity in the way we dress.
2007-12-02 11:14:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
I think it would be good as far as showing respect to both god and to make sure you don't offend other people attending by wearing something revealing. But aside from that I think people should not need to dress fancy with slacks and perfectly combed hair, if you have lip rings red hair and jeans and tshirt it should be fine just don't show half of your butt when you sit down or wear a tshirt that said Jesus=pwned or something ridiculous like that. I think thats kind of one thing that threw me into being a Deist myself, use to attend church and all but kept pressuring me into being this certain facade.
2007-12-02 11:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by archy 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
People dress up for the respectful manner of coming into Gods house...Many people argue with the saying "come as you are" , so to them they think it means to wear what ever you feel like wearing...But the true meaning is to come the best way you can
2007-12-02 11:35:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Everyone puts on their best clothes to celebrate.
We dress up for parties, like both weddings & funerals.
Every other day, we wear our working or play clothes.
2007-12-02 11:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by Robert S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why do most dress in shorts and flip flops is what you mean. Most look like they didn't take a shower or comb their hair.
I dress in a suit and tie when I go because I am going to worship my God and Creator. It is part of giving out best to God.
2007-12-02 11:18:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
well for some people going to church is a fashion show. they don't go to serve the Lord, but to socialize, and see what everyone else is wearing.
2007-12-02 11:18:45 · answer #7 · answered by tweetybird37406 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
My auntie took me to church occasionally as a teenager. My granny who belonged to a different church was appalled that they let in kids with dyed cherry red hair, denim jeans and pierced lips.
I respected them more for not caring what I wore.
I am agnostic and rarely go to church, but I find it easier to respect a faith that does not hinge on outward appearances.
2007-12-02 11:16:10 · answer #8 · answered by munchkin 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I wonder what the ladies in the choir have on underneath those gowns. Some of them look pretty hot. Bet they're wearing thongs and no bra.
2007-12-02 11:24:52 · answer #9 · answered by jan_l 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you were going to see someone who you respected greatly, say a president, author, etc, would you throw on some dirty jeans?
We believe God is disserving of even more respect, so we dress apropriately.
2007-12-02 11:13:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋