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Post by FYI on Jul 8, 2006 13:22:45 GMT -5
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Post by nitro on Jul 8, 2006 13:43:37 GMT -5
WHAT ABOUT A DEFINITE CHURCH STANDARD OF DRESS? Everyone ought to give serious consideration to the reasons which lead many thoughtful pastors and scholars to emphasize the value of uniformity in the expression of nonconformity to the world in attire. Here are some of them:
(a) A church standard makes for a united testimony. If one person expresses separation from the world on one item of clothing, and others each choose their peculiar symbols of the doctrine, the witness of the group is not nearly so strong as if there is a shared symbol.
(b) A church standard makes for a more radical break with the world. The judgment of the group tends to be more adequate and full than the private opinions of various individuals.
(c) A church standard simplifies the choice of one 5 clothing. The person who is wearing the garb prescribed by the Church knows beforehand, when a purchase is to be made, what cut of clothing is desired. He is not involved in a continual struggle to keep up with the latest fads.
(d) A church standard helps to foster a group consciousness; the members have a sense of being different, of not belonging to the world.
Sounds familiar just notes from a Mennonite sight.
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Post by Gabriel on Jul 17, 2006 15:26:43 GMT -5
For whomsoever posted the names under the photograph on that site, of the Elizabeth workers......... are they the correct names underneath the photograph? I know some of the workers and they don't seem to match the faces! I might be wrong?
Gabriel
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Post by guest5 on Jul 17, 2006 18:15:09 GMT -5
I do believe that is Elizabeth #2, not #1 and the names are as they came from Colorado. Which one(s) look wrong to you, whomever?
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