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[Evang.Benincasa]

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do.

Now, that goes into the idea of "plainness" that a godly woman be known by her WORKS, not by her LOOKS.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Seriously I believe this issue to be more emotionally motivated then logically interpreted. Scholars, Lexicographers, and compilers of dictionaries which we refer to were living around the 18 to 19th centuries. Really, had no big push to move this topic into any one direction. Basically leaving it up to the student to piece it all together. Yet, we live past the age of Rosie the riveter, and Donna Reed. Aunt Bee is long dead, her hairstyle is as ancient the as the runes stones. We live in a culture where men marry men, and women wear the pants in the family. Think about it.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

So, where does sparring the life of birds in a nest and building a parapet come into your theory? Scott, seriously, you should rethink your methodology.

Those are interesting texts. What is your take on those verses?

When it comes to the birds in the nest, my understanding is that God this law of God desires us to conserve and have respect and compassion for wildlife. By only taking what is in the nest, and allowing the mother to go free, we allow her to live and reproduce again thereby ensuring the survival of the species.

The law regarding the parapet is essentially a safety standard within the building code. It illustrates liability for being negligent in taking measures to ensure the safety of others.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by good samaritan

I don't preach skirts as heaven or standards, but I do teach about applying biblical principles in todays culture. In the early 20th century women putting on pants is no different than if men started wearing dresses to keep cooler in our summer climates today. There is a practiacal purpose for a man to wear a dress leisurally because according to my wife a dress is much cooler. We would be considered by all of our peers as crossdressing if we did. I think it would be rightfully so. Why, because a dress is viewed by our culture as womans garment.

The fact is that at the beginning of 20th century pants were just as equally considered a mans garments. Someone had to violate cultural beliefs in order for pants to ever had become fashionable on women. I don't believe it was Christian women who begun the trend of women wearing pants. I think it begun with hollywood and then WW2 gave incentive by giving practical function for ladies in the job force.

Interesting points.

I have Scottish heritage, so wearing a kilt is considered traditional male attire, even if it isn't crotch-knit.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do.

Now, that goes into the idea of "plainness" that a godly woman be known by her WORKS, not by her LOOKS.

[good samaritan]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Interesting points.

I have Scottish heritage, so wearing a kilt is considered traditional male attire, even if it isn't crotch-knit.

I too have Scottish ancestry, but I am not a part of that culture. I have been born and raised in West TN. I would feel inappropriate wearing one. I don't believe kilts are everyday attire for most Scottsman. I have read where it is more formal. (weddings, reunions, certain job uniforms, etc..) I wonder how the kilt originated, that would determine my opinion whether I agree with then or not.

[JoeBandy]

Surely we can agree that all culture has changed since creation. I just cant see why we cant agree that clothing would change with it.

[good samaritan]

Originally Posted by JoeBandy

Surely we can agree that all culture has changed since creation. I just cant see why we cant agree that clothing would change with it.

I agree with you that clothing has changed with culture. The things that motivate the change though has a lot to do with wether or not it is of God. The femiminist movement had a lot to do with women wearing pants today. Do you think that women should be in the military, police dept., fire dept., etc.?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by good samaritan

I too have Scottish ancestry, but I am not a part of that culture. I have been born and raised in West TN. I would feel inappropriate wearing one. I don't believe kilts are everyday attire for most Scottsman. I have read where it is more formal. (weddings, reunions, certain job uniforms, etc..) I wonder how the kilt originated, that would determine my opinion whether I agree with then or not.

I was born and raised in Ohio. I've only worn my kilt to our annual The Celtic Festival and to a couple St. Patrick's Day events (just to bother my Irish friends lol). Since having kids, I don't get out and about to as many festivals as I used to and so I haven't broken out my kilt in quite a while. Now, if I lived in Scotland, I'm sure I'll have worn it far more.

[JoeBandy]

Originally Posted by good samaritan

I agree with you that clothing has changed with culture. The things that motivate the change though has a lot to do with wether or not it is of God. The femiminist movement had a lot to do with women wearing pants today. Do you think that women should be in the military, police dept., fire dept., etc.?

If they want-yes