Modesty as described by the General Youth Division

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

What if living by your convictions will draw attention no matter what? Is that immodest? (e.g., long sleeves, skirts, long hair, no jewelry, etc.) The Amish certainly attract attention, in all their purposeful plainness, but I don't think we could legitimately call them "immodest."

I meant in the outlandish way.

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

But, that's different.

DA posted the link - it's a UPC publication.

If Dan was able to access it, I'm sure anybody else could? Why does it matter what page of the internet it is on? I think calling it gossiping is a HUGE stretch, but that's just me...

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

I meant in the outlandish way.

I know you did....there are just so many sides to this coin, I can't really keep up.

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Who said we didn't think it was gossip then?

Pure gossip, girlfriend.

This seems like a good time for one of these... STILL LOVE YA!!!

[tstew]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

You are my idol. Ooops, idols are sinful!

Don't fret - no sinking is coming. Although, it doesn't mean we won't get twisted up on the political threads.

LOL...I think I'm just about all "politicked" out.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by dizzyde

If Dan was able to access it, I'm sure anybody else could? Why does it matter what page of the internet it is on? I think calling it gossiping is a HUGE stretch, but that's just me...

Oh, I totally agree.

I had seen the picture somewhere else (not on that blog), so it's everywhere.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Well, this sure has been fun while I've been waiting on my son and DIL to go eat!

Bottom line - - drawing attention to yourself is NOT modest.

I don't agree. Anything of interest will draw someone's attention. A lady asked me, in line at the grocery store last night, how I kept my hair looking so healthy. I told her what I used. She liked my hair and that doesn't mean that I was immodest.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by tstew

LOL...I think I'm just about all "politicked" out.

Oh, you'll get your second wind. Wait until Palin starts getting around a little more on Fox.

[Light]

Originally Posted by tstew

Of course, with all that teenaged energy, there’s always the probability of spectacle. Young people came dressed in their “Youth Congress best” (that’s a multiple of 10 greater than your “Sunday Best”). Wednesday night forward, young people wore a wild display of outfits worth remembering. The girls displayed ankle-length dresses, unusual hair accessories, showy glasses, and, of course, the world’s fanciest hairdos. The guys were seen in vests (with and without suit coats), white shoes, and bow ties—though rarely as a combination.

I'm sorry but I don't see this as a definition of modesty but rather as a discussion of style. That appears to be the point of this paragraph. The other style elements listed would probably not be included if the goal was strictly to convey modesty.
Now, if the General Youth Division instructed the young ladies in advance to wear ankle-length skirts, I would be much more inclined to accept it as "their description of modesty".

The youth from any church in any org. know what the expected dress code is for any general meeting, just as the one step pastors know not to mention their beliefs when at one of these meetings.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I don't agree. Anything of interest will draw someone's attention. A lady asked me, in line at the grocery store last night, how I kept my hair looking so healthy. I told her what I used. She liked my hair and that doesn't mean that I was immodest.

I'm referencing what we are talking about in this thread - - the outlandish, the extravagant.