Just keep in mind that your entirely made-up theology/psychology lesson has no authority whatsoever. But for an opinion, it is interesting!
Why is it that it’s only those who are clearly out of line or misbehaving in some way who are so worried about others being “judgemental”?
I am not self righteous…I am forgiven when I repent. In order to be forgiven after repenting you have to believe in Jesus Christ and his fountain of mercy. I am baptized, confirmed, receive all of the sacraments I can as often as I can and trying to narrow my path in my Lord’s light burden…trying to free myself from my slavery of sin.Why is it that self proclaimed religious believers are the most judgmental creatures on earth? I am an agnostic because I am honest enough to say “I dont know” when it comes to defining that huge, unknowable thing called “God”, but I am steeped well enough in the RC traditions to know when believers are being hypocrites according to the very doctrines and teachings they profess.
Perhaps I just enjoy pointing out inconsistancies to the smuggly self righteous.
That’s not entirely true - I never say on my profile I am not sure that God exists and Agnostics such as me will tend to agree there is a God if only because rationally, we didn’t just “appear” and since there is order in the universe (to a degree), the Unmoved Mover is as good an explanation as any to at least rest your hat on.Just keep in mind that your entirely made-up theology/psychology lesson has no authority whatsoever. But for an opinion, it is interesting!
According to your profile, you aren’t even sure that God exists. Yes somehow you presume to know how he thinks and what his opinions are? lol
Agnosticism and atheism are based on lies.
Then . . . . Eddie . . . . quit paying so much attention!!
Then why not err on the side of caution?
Well, you touch on another subject - perhaps for a different post - but when you say “err on the side of caution?”, do you mean so we do not incur the wrath, anger or judgment of God? That raises whole other issues about how we see God. Personally, I dont have a 2000 or 5000 year old image of God as an old, easily angered Warrior King whose wrath must forever be kept at bay.
What dress code?
I agree, we , Men, have really gone slackered in our attire. Here in Texas I have seen camping shorts, collarless shirts and tee-shirts. Mostly on Sundays, and now its Easter week, so there will be no telling as to what some of the men in my church will wear. I , too believe that attire for church should be done as an example by the adults. But, when you see mothers wearing mini-skirts and deep V shirts, and the dads wearing jeans and collarless shirts how in the world can we expect our sons and daughters to follow suit.
I enjoy wearing a suit and tie, at least for Mass, or at least slacks, dress shirt, tie, and a Cardigan sweater or blazer. But again, its the parents and other adults that set the tone. But then that is how I was raised , in an age when people cared about how people viewed them, and how they were dressed for Church.
Then…Agripa…I will.Then . . . . Eddie . . . . quit paying so much attention!!
Who are you trying to impress God or having others say how well you dress. I love to go to church in jeans and a polo shirt with my nikes. I love to go in a comfortable fashion. Of course our church doesn’t look at how a person is dressed unless it needs to be brought to the attention of an individual. My three sons who range from 18-24 are active in serving the lord at church. I would rather place that example of service than what i wear any day. I know i serve a loving God and he doesn’t judge me by how i dress but how i worship him. If you want to go in a suit great for you but don’t judge others by what they wear. You don’t know what is in someone’s heart. Have a blessed Easter.Hi Folks,
Well everyone, it is 4 days until my Confirmation, so I assure you all, I will be dressed properly for this great moment in life. God bless all and have a wonderfulCode:I agree, we , Men, have really gone slackered in our attire. Here in Texas I have seen camping shorts, collarless shirts and tee-shirts. Mostly on Sundays, and now its Easter week, so there will be no telling as to what some of the men in my church will wear. I , too believe that attire for church should be done as an example by the adults. But, when you see mothers wearing mini-skirts and deep V shirts, and the dads wearing jeans and collarless shirts how in the world can we expect our sons and daughters to follow suit. I enjoy wearing a suit and tie, at least for Mass, or at least slacks, dress shirt, tie, and a Cardigan sweater or blazer. But again, its the parents and other adults that set the tone. But then that is how I was raised , in an age when people cared about how people viewed them, and how they were dressed for Church.
and Blessed Easter !!
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Love doesn’t contradict judging your dress. Love doesn’t contradict dressing properly. Love -is- dressing properly and taking the extra steps to do so for the Lord.
On what do you base the above statement? I have read most of the Bible and do not remember this. I checked the catechism and did not find it (it could be there and I missed it). I have not heard this is 40+ yrs of being a Catholic.
There was a young man named Francis who disrobed right in front of a bishop. IT was then that he was wedded to lady poverty and truly understood the total surrender of all worldly goods. He turned out okay in the eyes of the Catholic Church.The Church has already spoke that how you dress matters, so the people saying ‘it’s all in your heart’ misread the scriptures. God sees your heart AND the exterior. He sees how your heart was when you put on your clothes, and how you prepared for mass. To the extent your exterior is bad because of a bad heart, He sees it, to the extent it’s bad because of carelessness, He sees it, to the extent that it’s bad because you accidently stepped in a puddle, He sees it and He makes allowances for each situation as it is, those that are real legitimate excuses and exceptions… and those that are people who are stuck in their own ways rather than of converting hearts.
Hi Folks,
Well everyone, it is 4 days until my Confirmation, so I assure you all, I will be dressed properly for this great moment in life. God bless all and have a wonderfulCode:I agree, we , Men, have really gone slackered in our attire. Here in Texas I have seen camping shorts, collarless shirts and tee-shirts. Mostly on Sundays, and now its Easter week, so there will be no telling as to what some of the men in my church will wear. I , too believe that attire for church should be done as an example by the adults. But, when you see mothers wearing mini-skirts and deep V shirts, and the dads wearing jeans and collarless shirts how in the world can we expect our sons and daughters to follow suit. I enjoy wearing a suit and tie, at least for Mass, or at least slacks, dress shirt, tie, and a Cardigan sweater or blazer. But again, its the parents and other adults that set the tone. But then that is how I was raised , in an age when people cared about how people viewed them, and how they were dressed for Church.
and Blessed Easter !!
:knight1:
Why yes i am going to dress like that to Easter. I lead a ministry and want to be as comfortable as possible. Where does God’s Word say what you have to dress like. I don’t want to hear what the church says but God’s Word. Here you are passing judgement and don’t even know what my heart is all about. I am here to teach the word of God not to pass judgement on how people dress. Maybe you out to check your own heart before you step in a puddle. I am so thankful that we have a Loving God who cares about the condition of ones heart and not whats on the outside. Have a heart and don’t be so legalisticLove doesn’t contradict judging your dress. Love doesn’t contradict dressing properly. Love -is- dressing properly and taking the extra steps to do so for the Lord.
I wonder why you love dressing in jeans and a polo shirt and sneakers. What’s so great about that hmm? Why do you love the way you dress more than you love…
Are you ACTUALLY going to go to EASTER mass dressed like that? Is that the best you can do?
The Church has already spoke that how you dress matters, so the people saying ‘it’s all in your heart’ misread the scriptures. God sees your heart AND the exterior. He sees how your heart was when you put on your clothes, and how you prepared for mass. To the extent your exterior is bad because of a bad heart, He sees it, to the extent it’s bad because of carelessness, He sees it, to the extent that it’s bad because you accidently stepped in a puddle, He sees it and He makes allowances for each situation as it is, those that are real legitimate excuses and exceptions… and those that are people who are stuck in their own ways rather than of converting hearts.
Shirt and tie, though? I’ve always believed a polo and khakis to be perfectly fine for church. Why would that be underdressed?
Good for you!
I’m still amazed by how many posters vehemently reject dress standards and accuse those of us who adhere to them of the sin of ‘pride.’
It’s not about pride or preening. It’s about humility and respect.
If you don’t respect your community, then do it out of respect for God, no matter that you have to leave your comfort zone.
No, but we know what’s on someone’s back.
I think its fine if you wich to wear nice clothes to church or wherever.