.....what is the current Adventist view on modesty in dress? Was I just envolved with a super uptight, possesive man that supported his views by blaming the church.....or do they really have strong RULES as to dress, jewelry, etc. I think "seductive" was the phrase that he used to excess!! He could quote each phrase from the Bible in which women were portrayed as devious and evil....
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Re: I'm Curious......"Seductive"?
Sat, April 9, 2005 - 12:32 PMI don't know chapter and verse referring to modesty, but I remember seeing a picture in the Gleaner (Oy, another memory shock), the monthy Adventist magazine, about one women's interpretation on how to dress. She had on long pants, and a dress that went below her knees. Seemed a little excessive, IMO, not to mention hot in the summertime.
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Sat, April 9, 2005 - 10:30 PMThe man fit right in with the norm in Adventism.
Maybe I'm being a bit flippant here, but you are seductive, and I like it.
Any more questions?
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Re: I'm Curious......"Seductive"?
Tue, April 12, 2005 - 3:55 PMYeah, it's totally a big thing with adventists. The only one that I think I've heard widespread biblical and doctrinal support for is that no one is supposed to wear jewelry. Supposedly the origin of this is when the children of israel melted their jewelry in the dessert to create a golden calf to worship when Moses had been up on the mountain talking with god for too long and they started to lose faith. The church even came out with a statement about a decade ago saying that wearing a wedding ring because of the cultural significance was alright but only a simple gold band with no stones or unnecessary adornment was acceptable. The 'dress code' so to speak was less formally documented but most certainly enforced by snide remarks and raised eyebrows.
These principals extend to the admonition of dancing because of it's sexual and seductive qualities (some of the main reason's I like to dance) as well as to the admonition of 'idols' of any sort in the church. You won't find a statue of any kind or even a cross represented in most adventist churches. -
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Thu, April 14, 2005 - 8:44 AMI have a much greater understanding about attitudes that have confused me. I think it's ironic how people will pick and choose what details of a religion suits their own purpose. The wedding ring information was a surprise......my former Adventist boyfriend couldn't wait to get a ring on my finger! It was about the only body part I felt allowed to show in public! I still have a friend that is in the church....I just love her and still talk with her often. I have still attended service in the past ...but, felt that I should get the WHOLE story on the church's views before continuing. Thanks for all the information! -
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Fri, February 17, 2006 - 2:52 PMActually the dress code is there! but in reality it varies from culture to culture!
and no body talks about it!
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Re: I'm Curious......"Seductive"?
Tue, November 21, 2006 - 12:20 AMI think it's there, but like all religious traditions, the Adventist dress code relaxes with time. I think jewelry is still frowned upon in some circles, as are revealing dresses.
Everyone should dress how they feel is appropriate. If you're not comfortable in clothing that you consider revealing, don't wear it. If your mate feels uncomfortable with what you're wearing, I recommend reconsidering the relationship. This is just my opinion, but I don't think either partner has the right to tell the other partner what to wear or what to do.
