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Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Should there be a dress code at church?

FNW · Guru

I think people should be respectful. I remember growing up, by the font there was a sign to wear proper attire in church. I have been to Europe where they provide light weight scarf-type garments for which to cover your shoulders or legs before entering. It's still a thing.

That being said, I see people wearing jeans and tennis shoes in church all the time and that's fine. Heck, it's hard enough getting the boys to not balk about going sometimes much less to try to dress them in their Sunday best. I am just uncomfortable doing so because it's now how I was raised. But today people are more casual. And sometimes it's all they can do to mustard up the strength to go. I'm just glad to see people still going, really.

weltschmerz · Guru

Pants for women were absolutely forbidden when I went to church, and their heads must be covered.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Some people don't have nice clothes, should they be banned from church?

Lindley · Guru

Everyone should be welcomed at Church and I think if someone had to ask I would take that as being respectful and want to dress appropriate.

Casual is fine at our Church.

FNW · Guru

Am I the only one who wore a mantilla?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I think it depends.

I don't think anyone should have butt cracks showing or boob spilling out.

I wear dress pants and dressy blouses and there are times I just don't feel dressed right. But when I wear a skirt, I'm afraid that I will flash someone getting up or down.

Wednesday night, I can understand the more casual dress. People coming from work or school don't really have a lot of time, so the work shirts, and uniforms and t shirts are fine.

I don't care what someone wears, as long as their parts are covered.

I remember growing up, you wore a dress, panty hose and I'm old enough to remember the gloves and hats when I was really little.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

I wear nice jeans. My gang of little old ladies dress to the nines. We love on each other, pray for one another, then eat potluck together. We're Southern Baptists, so we eat a lot of potluck, LOL.

Disrespect is in the heart, not in what you wear (though someone who wears something shocking or offensive is likely showing their heart by trying to shock people, IYKWIM).

NAOW · Vette's SS

No. I have been touched by seeing someone dressed as far away from how you should dress at church praying their heart out with their face full of joy. It brings tears to my eyes even thinking about it. I think it is my own reminder of God's love for everyone.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I think that as a person gets closer to God, they do change the way they present themselves.

Not for any other reason than they feel better about themselves.

The more we realize God's love for us, the more it is reflected in us.

Now I'm not saying that means name brand, designer clothes.

Divine Geek · Guru

It depends on the church, kind of. The church I grew up in, you were your Sunday best. Even when I go now, I wear at least slacks and nice shirt/sweater. The church I regularly attend now, is much more casual. I usually wear jeans and a sweater to Sunday morning, I've worn tshirt/sweatshirt to bible study.

Now, in either church, I would not look down on anyone for not being dressed nicely enough. I'd just be happy they were there.

Divine Geek · Guru

Oh, and when my friend joined me for church the first time, she asked what to wear. I was not offended. I was touched. I knew she was already nervous and just wanted to fit in

weltschmerz · Guru

FNW wrote:
I think people should be respectful. I remember growing up, by the font there was a sign to wear proper attire in church. I have been to Europe where they provide light weight scarf-type garments for which to cover your shoulders or legs before entering. It's still a thing.

That being said, I see people wearing jeans and tennis shoes in church all the time and that's fine. Heck, it's hard enough getting the boys to not balk about going sometimes much less to try to dress them in their Sunday best. I am just uncomfortable doing so because it's now how I was raised. But today people are more casual. And sometimes it's all they can do to mustard up the strength to go. I'm just glad to see people still going, really.

Muster.

Sorry.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

FNW wrote:
Am I the only one who wore a mantilla?

A handkerchief worked just fine.

flan

Bonny22Pye · Guru

I think people should be covered up, but I don't think a true dress code should be in place. Shoulder to Knees should have clothes on them.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

weltschmerz wrote:
FNW wrote:
I think people should be respectful. I remember growing up, by the font there was a sign to wear proper attire in church. I have been to Europe where they provide light weight scarf-type garments for which to cover your shoulders or legs before entering. It's still a thing.

That being said, I see people wearing jeans and tennis shoes in church all the time and that's fine. Heck, it's hard enough getting the boys to not balk about going sometimes much less to try to dress them in their Sunday best. I am just uncomfortable doing so because it's now how I was raised. But today people are more casual. And sometimes it's all they can do to mustard up the strength to go. I'm just glad to see people still going, really.
Muster.

Sorry.

This is really getting annoying.

weltschmerz · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
FNW wrote:
I think people should be respectful. I remember growing up, by the font there was a sign to wear proper attire in church. I have been to Europe where they provide light weight scarf-type garments for which to cover your shoulders or legs before entering. It's still a thing.

That being said, I see people wearing jeans and tennis shoes in church all the time and that's fine. Heck, it's hard enough getting the boys to not balk about going sometimes much less to try to dress them in their Sunday best. I am just uncomfortable doing so because it's now how I was raised. But today people are more casual. And sometimes it's all they can do to mustard up the strength to go. I'm just glad to see people still going, really.
Muster.

Sorry.
This is really getting annoying.

Did you say the same thing to OhFour when she corrected "half-mast??

Ooooh, I bet you didn't.

Besides, it's a Public Service Announcement.

huskerbb · Guru

People have to get over it. If churches want people in them--they have to relax the dress "code".

Ohfour · Hooker

weltschmerz wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
FNW wrote:
I think people should be respectful. I remember growing up, by the font there was a sign to wear proper attire in church. I have been to Europe where they provide light weight scarf-type garments for which to cover your shoulders or legs before entering. It's still a thing.

That being said, I see people wearing jeans and tennis shoes in church all the time and that's fine. Heck, it's hard enough getting the boys to not balk about going sometimes much less to try to dress them in their Sunday best. I am just uncomfortable doing so because it's now how I was raised. But today people are more casual. And sometimes it's all they can do to mustard up the strength to go. I'm just glad to see people still going, really.
Muster.

Sorry.
This is really getting annoying.
Did you say the same thing to OhFour when she corrected "half-mast??
Ooooh, I bet you didn't.
Besides, it's a Public Service Announcement.

Muster/mustard is obviously and auto correct issue.

Mast/staff is a public service issue.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

weltschmerz wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
FNW wrote:
I think people should be respectful. I remember growing up, by the font there was a sign to wear proper attire in church. I have been to Europe where they provide light weight scarf-type garments for which to cover your shoulders or legs before entering. It's still a thing.

That being said, I see people wearing jeans and tennis shoes in church all the time and that's fine. Heck, it's hard enough getting the boys to not balk about going sometimes much less to try to dress them in their Sunday best. I am just uncomfortable doing so because it's now how I was raised. But today people are more casual. And sometimes it's all they can do to mustard up the strength to go. I'm just glad to see people still going, really.
Muster.

Sorry.
This is really getting annoying.
Did you say the same thing to OhFour when she corrected "half-mast??
Ooooh, I bet you didn't.
Besides, it's a Public Service Announcement.

Um yeah. You are very trollish about it. 04 was responding in a tongue in cheek way to your continual nonsense.

weltschmerz · Guru

Don't read my posts, toots. It's really simple.

huskerbb · Guru

Luke 16:19-31

[19] "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. [20] At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores [21] and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.

[22] "The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried. [23] In hell, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. [24] So he called to him, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.'

[25] "But Abraham replied, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. [26] And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.'

[27] "He answered, 'Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my father's house, [28] for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.'

[29] "Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.'

[30] " 'No, father Abraham,' he said, 'but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.'

[31] "He said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.' "

huskerbb · Guru

Now, does that passage from Luke mean we SHOULDN'T dress nicely for church? Of course not.

It does mean, however, that God welcomes those who do not dress so well.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Others have to put up with your trollishness. And dont call me "toots". You seem to think you can name call.

weltschmerz · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Others have to put up with your trollishness. And dont call me "toots". You seem to think you can name call.

Jesus!

Will you leave me the hell alone?? It was bad enough when you started with your vegan bullsh!t. I'm not name-calling anyone.

Leave me alone.

huskerbb · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Others have to put up with your trollishness. And dont call me "toots". You seem to think you can name call.

Yeah. The preferred term is "bimbo".

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Wow. You need to calm down. Dont "toots" me.

weltschmerz · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Wow. You need to calm down. Dont "toots" me.

Leave me alone.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Um then STOP responding by quoting me and calling me "toots."

weltschmerz · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Um then STOP responding by quoting me and calling me "toots."

Leave me alone.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Stop quoting me if you dont want me to respond. Leave ME alone.

weltschmerz · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Stop quoting me if you dont want me to respond. Leave ME alone.

Leave me alone.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Please stop. Seriously.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Wearing your Sunday Best used to mean something. But we are now a casual 24/7 society. A dress code will discourage some from attending. God changes people from the inside first. Change the inside and then the outside will change.

FNW · Guru

Darn autocorrect. Good to know we have the grammar police ready to bounce.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I do agree that we are a casual society now.

There is an art in knowing how and when to dress.

We have a couple of couples at church, the men dress really nice, suits on Sunday, khakis and sweater or Polo on Wednesday.

Their wives however, look like they literally just rolled out of bed and got dressed in the dark.

I don't understand that.

It isn't that they don't know how or cant.

They just don't care.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

FNW wrote:
Darn autocorrect. Good to know we have the grammar police ready to bounce.

No doubt.

We should give them badges!

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Yes but wouldnt you consider that a spiritual condition? Or maybe they are depressed?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Yes but wouldnt you consider that a spiritual condition? Or maybe they are depressed?

No. They are not depressed. I know these two couples personally.

One is family and the other is Caitlyn's best friend.

They will tell you they just don't care.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Ok so they dont care then. I mean it's their choice.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

It is.

It's odd to me is all.

You look at them and you wouldn't think they "fit".

They are good people.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Sometimes what seems important to one person isnt even on another person's radar.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Thank you all for your opinions. I wanted to honestly know. My SIL says that people need to dress to the nine's or they don't need to be in church. She was also angry because the person asked her how big her church was. She said that's also a rude question. She said you go for God and you don't question anything. But I honestly think that's wrong. Not every church is for everyone. Some people get involved in a church because they are known for their youth programs and they have kids. Some singles get involved in churches with many single people. Others for different reasons. Some people like a small homey church and other like a big bustling church with a lot of outreach programs. I don't think any of those are inherently wrong. You really can get to know God in many different environments.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

weltschmerz wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Stop quoting me if you dont want me to respond. Leave ME alone.
Leave me alone.

So Welts gets the last word?

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Sorry. I couldn't help myself.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Sometimes I dress up for church. Sometimes I wear jeans or shorts and a t-shirt.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Tignanello wrote:
Sorry. I couldn't help myself.

10 lashes with a wet noodle, young lady! furious

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Honeys_Mom wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Sorry. I couldn't help myself.
10 lashes with a wet noodle, young lady!

Mmmmmm. Spaghetti and meatballs for dinner!!

Ohfour · Hooker

Tignanello wrote:
Honeys_Mom wrote:
Tignanello wrote:
Sorry. I couldn't help myself.
10 lashes with a wet noodle, young lady!
Mmmmmm. Spaghetti and meatballs for dinner!!

Fettuccine Alfredo!!!!!!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I think you should dress modestly, but beyond that, I don't care. Jeans, sweats, dresses, whatever. Just don't come to church dressed like a hooker or a Gigolo. That doesn't seem too much to ask, does it?