Denim skirts out of blue jeans at UPC seminar

[commonsense]

Originally Posted by freeatlast

I just went to a 2 day mini conference held at a UPC church.

One of the break out sessions was "how to make jean skirts out of blue jeans"

I asked if it was a serious class and was assured that it was.

You thoughts?

Stupid! If you think it through, it's nonsense.
Even if you believe the no pants theory, to give a class! just seems to put too much emphasis on it.

Sis A, as always your comments and wisdom are a breath of fresh air.


I work in a warehouse environment and wear pants; no, it's not required, just much more practical.
The handbook does address jewelry since long earrings or necklaces could get caught on something.
As for a skirt to work?
I climb ladders*** and there are employees and customers in the same areas, need I say more?

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by freeatlast

According the "official" interpretion of Duet 22:5 Denim was a material made a designed for men that worked in harsh conditions. The material held well. Denim is definetly a material that "pertains to men"

But yet in our churches it's like a ladies uniform.

It's the inconsistency of our standards that irks me, on the issues of what a woman can wear.

There was a poster at FCF and later at NFCF, but I don't think he ever made it over here, who did believe that denim was not feminine. He was always preaching his doctrine of "denimology" I want to say that his name started with a G...can anyone help me out there?

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

Dear ones...if we are really a christian all will know it and it will not be because of a sleeve length...( I am in the UC camp) however it will be because of the way we treat our brothers and sisters...The fruits of a christian are hard to deny...

But it seems to be so much easier to some to whine, gripe, and complain about any little thing they don't agree with. They need to remember it goes both ways. And I don't advocate telling someone they will go to hell for anything. Only God knows our hearts.

[jaxfam6]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

Dear ones...if we are really a christian all will know it and it will not be because of a sleeve length...( I am in the UC camp) however it will be because of the way we treat our brothers and sisters...The fruits of a christian are hard to deny...

and for some those fruits seem to be SOUR grapes, SOUR apples, SOUR oranges, SOUR lemons, SOUR limes, SOUR........ I think you get my meaning

=)

What was it my dad used to say?
Some people look like they have been baptized in lemon juice and given vinegar for communion.

[Theresa]

Originally Posted by Michlow

There was a poster at FCF and later at NFCF, but I don't think he ever made it over here, who did believe that denim was not feminine. He was always preaching his doctrine of "denimology" I want to say that his name started with a G...can anyone help me out there?

isnt he "bishop"?

groce? something like that

[jaxfam6]

Originally Posted by Theresa

isnt he "bishop"?

groce? something like that

would not surprise me

[Theresa]

I didnt read this whole thread b/c I've read all these same kinds of comments before in different threads...but I have one comment of no particular importance LOL

There was a time when jean skirts were hard to find in the store - that is decent looking ones - and it was discovered that you could make one using disassembled jeans.

Now how that is somehow "ok" - I dont understand, nor do I care - but if done correctly, it AT ONE TIME, was pretty neat.

But I do find that having a breakout session to teach this practice is HILARIOUS and pathetic all at the same time.

They need to have break out sessions about the importance of keeping one's appearance...just b/c you have uncut hair and wear skirts does not mean you have to look like something the cat threw up. I think God is ashamed of folks who dont take care of their appearance. I personally think it's just as wrong to look like that as it would be to look like "the world"

JMO

[Aquila]

Some have mentioned that they feel denim skirts are inappropriate. Here are some points to ponder...

The first Christians were among the slave class in ancient Rome. I doubt they dressed much better than the average slave. It's not about what you're wearing, it's about one's disposition of the heart.

Here's a little trivia for y'all. The custom of "dressing up" for church or to represent Christ came from the Roman Catholic Church. When Christianity was embraced as the state religion, Christian bishops were made state officials. This required the clergy to begin wearing various vestments as was customary for Roman officials. It was also considered contempt against an official's office to appear before them in common clothing and so Christians were required to meet said standard when appearing before the Bishop, in church. Ushers were originally allowed to remove any attendee who was inappropriately attired so as to not offend the official clergyman.

Dressing up for church wasn't something the original Apostolic church focused upon, nor did they even mention it in scripture.

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by Theresa

isnt he "bishop"?

groce? something like that

Originally Posted by jaxfam6

would not surprise me

Yes that's it!

It was driving me crazy, LOL

[Arphaxad]

Originally Posted by SOUNWORTHY

Back to the subject. If it was made for men, no matter what you do to it it's still men's apparel. Besides that, most jean skirts look sloppy. I believe women can look holy and still look feminine.

When everything is recycled noone is going to know anythings origins.
I had a shirt made out of hemp, what about that? What about a "Jerry Garcia" brand tie, would anyone wear a tie with a known druggies name on it?


ARPH