by Grace Raab
Why do I wear skirts full time?
- God Wants There To Be A Distinction Between The Sexes.
- Wearing Skirts Easily Adorns A Woman In Modesty.
- A Lady Wearing A Skirt Is Easily Identified As A Christian.
- A Warning To Christians.
- Let God lead you.
As a little girl and as a lady, I have worn skirts and dresses full-time my entire life.
I started doing it because my parents taught me to do so and because it was expected of me by my pastors and church families. I was always told the reasoning for it, but I never truly grasped the importance of this principle until recent years.
I want to say right away that this essay is by no means meant to offend anyone in the smallest measure, but is meant simply to provide explanation to those who have wondered about my peculiar dress code, and also to give clarity to Christian women who have lived this way because it was expected of them, but never really had a personal understanding of why.
There are many different reasons why I believe (based on the Bible) that God would have me wear skirts instead of pants.
God Wants There To Be A Distinction Between The Sexes.
Deuteronomy 22:5 “The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.”
This verse describes a very specific principle of how God thinks about the way men and women should dress. Notice that it doesn’t just say that men shouldn’t dress like women, or that women shouldn’t dress like men; it puts the two in direct contrast with each other.
In 1 Corinthians 11:14-15, it says: Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.
This shows that God has a different idea for how men should wear their hair, and how women should wear their hair. We’ve just seen two different passages, one from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament, that portray an attitude of God, how He wants men and women to have a different outward appearance. God does not want men to look like women, and He doesn’t want women to look like men. Have you ever looked at someone from behind and not been totally sure whether you were seeing a male or female? Often, the people you’re viewing are even more confused about their gender than you are (or at least, they appear to be). I’m not saying that every girl who wears pants is necessarily trying to be a cross-dresser, but she is definitely coming a lot closer to it than if she were wearing a skirt.
God intentionally made me a woman, and I am proud to be one. Wearing skirts (obviously a woman’s apparel) is a huge way for me to embrace my God-given femininity, and it keeps me from contributing to the gender confusion that’s becoming so common in our culture today. When women as a society choose to wear clothing that so closely resembles a man‘s, it brings our society that much closer to confusion, and blurs the gender line all the more.
1 Corinthians 14:33 “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”
It would take an entirely different Bible study to show all the places where God made men and women different, and how He created them with different roles and expectations, but their appearance is definitely one of the major areas with which God is concerned.
Going back to Deuteronomy 22:5, “The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.”
The argument of a lot of Christians today is that this was an Old Testament law, not meant to be adhered to anymore, and even if it were, men and women’s clothing was so different back then that this law could never be applied today. Many of the Mosaic laws were abolished in the New Testament, yes, but this law is a little different than some. If you notice the end of the verse, it says that “all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.” Sometimes when God gave a law, He addressed it as being an abomination unto the children of Israel only, such as the laws concerning what the Israelites were permitted to eat. This one is listed as an abomination unto the Lord. I don’t know about you, but this is one area where I would rather be safe than sorry. Could I be totally off in my interpretation of Deuteronomy 22:5? I suppose it’s possible, but when dealing with something that says it’s an “abomination unto the LORD thy God”, I would rather not take the risk. It’s just not worth it to me.
Wearing Skirts Easily Adorns A Woman In Modesty.
In my opinion, this reason is about as important as the first, if not more so. Skirts and dresses cover a woman in a modest and beautiful way that pants never can, and never will.
1 Timothy 2:9a “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety…”
Ladies, I’m going to be very blunt here: Have you ever seen what you look like from behind in a pair of pants? I have. I see it every day, and there are very few of you who can get away with it without outlining every curve of your backside. I’m not just talking about loose women of the world, I’m talking about Christian women who want to please God. Maybe it doesn’t look quite as bad when you’re standing still, but as soon as you move or bend at all, that pair of pants becomes extremely revealing of your shape and form. I truly have no desire to be insulting in any way, but it seems like you really just don’t know what you look like, so I am simply trying to be informative while being as honest and straightforward as possible. However, I’m not the one you should be most concerned with; guys are seeing it too.
Matthew 5:28 “But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”
Yes, men are responsible for the things they allow their own minds to dwell upon, but do you really want to be the image that prompts them into such fantasies? Some men will have corrupt thoughts no matter how you dress, but they don’t need you to clothe yourself in a way that leaves very little to the imagination. In addition to those types of men, there are also many Christian men out there who are trying to live a life pleasing to God with purity of thoughts and actions, but the way females dress around them –whether it be in tight jeans, a low-cut blouse, or even a short skirt– make it extremely difficult for them to do so. God created men with visually stimulated minds, and we, as Christian women, need to be aware of this. We are responsible for our part in preventing lust of the heart just as much as men are.
James 1:15 “Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.”
Some women do wear pants that aren‘t so bad, and yes, I admit that VERY loose fitting pants are not as revealing, but again, depending on how you move, even those can fit a little snugly. But do you really want to walk around in baggy pants? Sometimes that’s when women blur their gender identity the most, to be honest. The only real difference I’ve noticed between men’s jeans and women’s jeans is the body inside them. Ultimately, when a woman wears pants, she either looks sloppy or sexy. Still, some women continue to cling to their reasonings.
“You can’t do the things in a skirt that you can in pants.”
This is probably the most popular argument for why women don’t want to wear skirts: They’re inconvenient, and they supposedly hinder one’s ability to perform daily activities. Well… I am completely unimpressed with this argument. I have climbed trees, climbed ladders, ridden horses, ridden bicycles, played sports, gone roller-skating, gone rock climbing, detasseled corn (often climbing up and down a tractor), I’ve worked a job, and I never once put on a pair of pants. I do have one pair of waterproof sweatpants that I wear for shoveling snow or activities like skiing or sledding, but I’ve always worn them underneath a skirt. I’m really not trying to brag here, but there are just so many things a girl can easily do in a skirt!
When I was very young, I used to wear shorts underneath my clothes while playing, but only because five-year-olds haven’t learned to be lady-like yet. And it’s true, even some grown-up girls haven’t learned how to act in a skirt and can unintentionally be very immodest while wearing one because of the way they move, but it’s just a matter of learning to be appropriate, and when necessary, it’s just better to wear something underneath to be safe. It’s much easier, however, for girls to learn how to act properly in a skirt if they start wearing them from childhood. For others, it just takes a little getting used to and an awareness of your appearance. I promise skirts are very easy and comfortable to wear! But that’s only one excuse given for why skirts aren’t acceptable as full-time attire.
“Christian women who only wear skirts are legalists.”
Another argument some women give for why they don’t think it’s necessary to always wear skirts is that it’s legalistic. I would like to clarify now that there is not one standard in my life that I practice out of legalism. Legalism is a person following certain religious laws in order to earn their way to Heaven. I know very well that whether a woman wears pants or dresses, it does not affect her security of a home in Heaven, and it would be ridiculous to think so. The only thing that saves a person and takes them to Heaven is their trust in Christ to cleanse their sins with the blood He shed for them. I also do not believe that the Christian life is merely a list of rules and regulations that must be obeyed in order to stay on God’s good side.
I fail all the time, but every belief I hold and try to live is just an attempt to please my Savior who created me, gave His life for me, and has a purpose for me. In His word, God teaches that a woman should look different than a man and that a woman should be modest; that is why I dress the way I do. I don’t do it to try to appear better than anyone else, or because I think the way someone looks on the outside is all that matters. I have known and loved many wonderful, sincere Christian ladies who don‘t wear dresses all the time, and I by no means find them inferior to me or believe that I am better than they are, but that does not make my conviction any less resolute.
“It doesn’t matter how I dress, because God only looks on the heart.”
Here is yet another reason why some women don’t find it necessary to dress modestly (not just referring to pants), or even wear their hair in a way that pleases God. And they use the verse 1 Samuel 16:7 to defend their position.
“But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”
This is a wonderful verse, but there’s just one problem. If you read this in context, God is speaking about a person’s appearance as far as height, color, etc. It’s not talking about the way a person deliberately chooses to adorn themselves. How tall you are, or how beautiful you are, or how blue your eyes are, is not something that speaks of your character. However, the way you honor God in your clothing is entirely up to you, and is a reflection of what is in your heart. God does, in fact, care about the way we present ourselves.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”
One more word about modesty: Ladies, when you dress in a way that reveals the form of your body, you’re not only inviting men to lust after you, you’re putting yourself in danger. I have seen many dear, Christian ladies that are close to my heart do this unintentionally, and I am sincerely trying to protect you. I have worked in the customer service arena for nearly three years, and I have had very few and minor experiences with men coming on to me (even in spite of the friendly, ditsy personality that I have!), and I truly believe that I can attribute much of this to the way I dress. Guys generally go after easy prey. They see me, I give them nothing for their imagination to build on, and they know that I’m not interested. But they also can guess pretty well that a girl wearing a skirt in the workplace is probably a Christian, and that especially tells them that I’m not interested… Which brings me to my final point.
A Lady Wearing A Skirt Is Easily Identified As A Christian.
Not only does a woman in a modest skirt or dress look feminine, lady-like, and beautiful, but she often makes it quite obvious that she’s a Christian. Yes, I have gotten some pretty funny looks from people who’ve seen me going about my life in a skirt (especially when in a group of multiple ladies wearing skirts), but to be quite honest, I love that. I love that I have a way of so boldly proclaiming that I’m a follower of Christ, without even saying a word. Of course, this is only one area in which a woman can outwardly display her faith in God, but I’ve found it to be one of the most recognizable, simply because so few women do it anymore. There was a time not too long ago in our country when it was against dress regulations for a girl to wear pants in a public school. We’ve come a long way since then! But this means that Christian women have more opportunity than ever to display their separation to Christ.
I’ve had so many occasions to discuss Jesus with people, often total strangers, that I probably would’ve never been able to talk to had they not inquired about my uncommon dress standards. I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting other Christian ladies that just walked up to me in the middle of a grocery store and delightedly said “You must be a Christian.“ I’m not making this up!
Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Don’t miss out on this great experience! There is no greater joy than to show forth the praises of our God, and reflect to the world the light He’s given us, because that’s what we were created to do. Dressing in feminine, modest apparel is one of the many ways we can do this, and also one of the most powerful.
I have met with many women, mostly young girls, who’s biggest problem with giving up pants was their fear of humiliation. They were afraid of how their friends and family would view them for looking so different. I sympathize with these ladies, and pray that they will get a hold of the Biblical truths on separation from the world, and the joy it brings to a Christian’s life.
1 Peter 2:9 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;”
Romans12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
2 Corinthians 6:17 “Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.”
The Bible speaks for itself. Different is good, and being separated unto God is the best.
A Warning To Christians.
I know that there are many different reasons women have for either wearing or not wearing pants. I have heard many of the explanations behind each standpoint, and I’ve addressed most of them, but I can by no means judge the motives of each individual I encounter.
Perhaps you’ve read this whole essay and you’re thinking “I’ve been living the Christian life for years, and I’ve never felt the need to practice this.” I understand and respect that. But there is a certain attitude that has plagued the mindset of many of my fellow Christians that I would like for you to be cautious against. Perhaps it doesn’t apply to you, but perhaps it does. It’s the attitude of “How much can I get away with and still technically be living a Christian life?”. Of course, that’s not usually how people phrase it in their minds. Usually, they begin by asking questions like “Is this really a sin?”, or more specifically for women “Is it really a sin to wear pants?”
I’ve known far too many Christian women who lived many years of their lives wearing skirts, and then stopped because they asked that question. Not because they didn’t truly feel led to do it at one point, but often because they started becoming more concerned with how the world was viewing them, or how they viewed themselves than how God viewed them.
The issue with this mindset is that it starts with something seemingly harmless like dress standards, and then it keeps going. Pretty soon you’re listening to worldly music that dishonors God and asking “Is this really a sin?”. Then before you know it, you’re finding reasons why it’s okay to miss church, drink alcohol, or have improper conduct with the opposite sex, all because you started becoming concerned with how much you can get away with, and the process often starts with something like dress standards. This is not the attitude of a Christian. The attitude of a Christian ought to be “How much can I do to please my Savior?” Please do not go down the wrong road.
Let God Lead You.
Finally, as I’ve said before, my purpose in writing this is not to offend or insult anyone, nor is it to boast about my own Christian achievements. I am a far cry from the perfect Christian, and still, have a long way to go, but I humbly desire to share with others some things that the Bible and the Christian experience has taught me. I pray that I have not given anyone the impression that I believe a woman cannot have a walk with God or be used by God unless she wears skirts all the time; that would be very untrue. However, I do firmly believe that it has been a wonderful and powerful practice in my own life for all the reasons given, and I believe it can do the same for any of my sisters in Christ.
If you’re not sure what God would have you do, consider what the Bible teaches, and pray about it. The Holy Spirit has a way of telling us what kind of changes need to be made in our lives when we’re ready for it. But don’t change your standards just to fit in with the Christian crowd, or to simply appear to have convictions that aren’t sincere. The motivation behind every principle a Christian follows should stem from their walk with God and their desire to please Him.
Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Have a blessed day!
-Grace Raab
yes i totally agree with you about modesty.But what about not using wedding ring and gold or silvers?
Assuming you are referring to I Peter 3:3 which talks about plaiting of hair, wearing of gold and putting on of apparel, the scriptures are not forbidding us to do these things, as I believe God definitely wants us to put on apparel. It is warning us not to be excessive or flamboyant in these areas, so as to draw attention to ourselves or to bring glory to ourselves, but that others will notice our Godly meek spirit first.
Glory to God! Praise the Lord! hallelujah for Christian ladies that take a stand!
I don’t wear a wedding ring. I don’t have to. I know I am married.
I don’t wear a wedding ring or any other ring either. Nobody has trouble wondering if I am married. Only one time did another woman not realize my husband was married. He quickly cleared up the confusion!!
THANK YOU!!!!
Very well written short and sweet and very bible based, I so appreciate you talking the time to write it, I get so pushed around by people around me but I know in my heart that if I ever change and wear pants that I will grieve the love of my life my dear Savior Jesus Christ!
This whole article is insane! And that’s putting it nicely.
Sadly, this “issue” has become quite a big deal in certain circles. People have misinterpreted a scripture verse and have used it to try to support their personal views. Such a petty thing to try to beat others over the head with.
For the record this is not Autumn Lynn’s statement. listen, live, laugh, love Jesus because He paid for it 🙂
I don’t feel that a skirt is necessary to show a distinction between the sexes. Although I choose to wear pants, they are clearly woman’s clothing. There’s no mistaking it. I know this because when I imagine my husband wearing my jeans and t-shirt, he looks completely ridiculous. Wearing clothes actually made for a body of opposite gender would confuse the distinction (cross-dressing), but not a pair of pants clearly cut for a woman’s body.
People seem to be inserting a little too much of themselves into scripture.
Agreed 100%
I think we need to insert ourselves into the Scripture more than what we do. Maybe more of the scriptures into our lives. Not sure how it would be better stated but lets lets just for arguments sake that we need to be in one accord with the Word.
exactly Sam, in BIBLICAL TIMES men wore tunics and there was no distinction in some cases from far awar other than a beard or build or head coverings. this is a little too denominational rather than universally biblical
Well said. You got me thinking. I had not thought through modesty issue if wearing pants. Thank you.
I think this is bundage. You independent baptists are in bundage for sure!
I am an Independent Baptist. We dress the way we see fit….As long as you don’t make yourself look like a man or a man make himself look like a woman…NO PROBLEM…..We do prefer women to wear a dress or skirt at the church if you are a leader or in the choir…We wear our hair the way we want as long as we wouldn’t be mistaken for a man! As far as wedding rings or any type of decent jewelry…We wear it! This is NOT a typical Independent Baptist church…..sound like old time Nazarene….Not wear a wedding ring?? Be real!!
Very interesting … Growing up Pentecostal this was always an issue however if we take Deut 22:5 in context we have to take the rest … For example Vs 11 says you cannot wear wool and linen together … How many women do that … Deut 23:1 says person begotten out of wedlock shall not enter into the assembly of the Lord; even to his tenth generation … I was born out of wedlock and adopted … According to the same section of scripture that Deut 22:5 is located in if we take vs 5 as truth then we have to apply the same thinking to 23:1 … This would mean that I cannot enter church or any of my family for the next 10 generations. Don’t think it is this cut and dry …
Thank you Mark very well said, like I mentioned before this is more denominationally leaning than anything else.
Mark Piers, read my comment. its true, study it out… they take duet 22,5 Out of context….the word Man here used by mose means SOLDIER, Not male, verses female, that was a difff word in hebrew
The law is still good. What people should follow is the principle of the law. David ate the priests show bread because when hungered, he ate. Sure, It’s better to not be born out of wedlock and so the law pointed to God’s perfect way, but it’s impossible to live perfect in a fallen world. The law is perfect, but it only shows how un-able we can live it though we wish we could be perfect, and have a perfect life.
So the principle of dressing with a distinction in your clothes is good! If the distinction is greater by teaching men to wear pants and women to wear skirts, then so be it! It’s good!
If a girl wears pants, she has less of a distinction between sexes, and from a distance it can be hard to tell. I’m just saying it warms my heart when a girl wears a skirt because she wants to look cute and girly.
Though to me I can see more in the bible pointing to a distinction is hair and clothes between sexes than modesty to mean hiding the flesh. I mean, nakedness doesn’t separate you from the love of God, but to dress similar to men, or men to women is an abomination. Just make sure to look at the principle, and the reason that God made the law in the first place.
That was something man made “under the law”
We do not do away with the law….Jesus died and set us free…we just have to accept The Lord Jesus Christ….Everyone that has been born or aborted was meant to be…..meant to be born
I have been wearing skirts for about 3 years now. I used to think that wearing pants wasn’t bad, but then I met my husband and he talked to me about it and gave me more knowledge of the bible and j made the change myself. I woke up one day and threw out all of my pants. They were Hollister and american eagle (expensive jeans too) It was hard but it was the sacrifice Iwas willing to make for my GOD! I have been going to church since I was little but always worn skirts in the church to be respectful
Considering Deuteronomy 22:5 about cross-dressing and similarity of attire on men and women, I would recommend everyone to read this article: http://www.actseighteen.com/articles/women-pants.htm
There was almost no distinction at all between men and women’s regular garments at that time. I understand this verse had more to do with women wanting to dress like the warriors and soldiers to appear like a man, and vice versa.
Let me preface this by saying that I have been raised in an Apostolic church all my life and still attend church three times a week (if not more). I believe in modesty and believe it is crucial to our walk with the Lord. That said, we might as well read some of the other scriptures in the same chapter you quoted (Deuteronomy 22) to see if there are any other rules that we have to follow. Let’s see….
Verse 8 says that if you build a new house, make sure you put a railing around the roof to keep it safe so no one falls off
Verse 9 says to not plant two different kinds of seeds in your vineyard or else you will forfeit the entire crop.
Verse 11 says to not wear clothes of mixed fabrics together, such as wool and linen. To me that sounds like you need to either wear all wool or all linen. So your cotton t-shirt and jean skirt are a big no no according to the scriptures.
Verse 12 says you need to make tassels on the four corners of your cloak that you use to cover yourself.
Verse 22 says that if a man is found sleeping with another mans wife, they both must die
Verse 28 & 29 say that if a man rapes a girl, he must give her father 50 pieces of silver and then marry the girl and is never allowed to divorce her (So the victim of rape has to marry her rapist and is never allowed out of the marriage. Makes total sense).
The point is that if you are going to pick out one scripture in this chapter to follow and build your entire case around (it was the first scripture you mentioned) then why not follow all the others? Because they don’t make sense in today’s society? Exactly! They don’t make sense today. I believe in modesty and I think it’s very important, but God never said you need to wear a skirt to go to Heaven. It’s crazy to think that.
The other verses also don’t say that they are an abomination to the Lord like verse 5 says. 🙂
Okay you said, you have met many sincere Christian ladies that wear pants, but then you contradict yourself by saying, if we choose not to wear pants it’s a reflection of what’s in our heart. Really? Trust me there are many ppl in heaven today, who never dressed in skirts. I knew lots of ppl in a church I attended for awhile, who practiced sex outside marriage and other things that were right, all while wearing skirts and never cutting their hair. So, yes it’s just 8man made rules, that are followed mainly you please others.
its the difference that you notice when you see Christians still living under the law and those living by faith and truth
Crazy thought… What if we stand out because of the way we live not just dress? How come the Savior of the world in his three and a half years of ministry never once mentioned dress codes? He did say we would be known as his disciples by the love we show. He taught about relationship with God and relationship with people. If a light can be shown by a dress then the Muslim women would be a blazing torch. No. That’s not how it works. We are to stand out by our actions and his spirit in us. Jesus’ message was so radical because he taught to love our enemies. He ate with sinners and talked to prostitutes. He desires us to care for orphans, widows, love on the sexually immoral, and when we are attacked to turn the other cheek. That is the radical, extreme, bright light that will shine. Not a dress code and hairstyle. The very thought that the Lord of all heaven would be concerned in your jean skirt and split ends as a beacon to the world cheapens what his gospel is all about. Instead of misconstruing a few scriptures in the Bible and committing to a dress code, take the scriptures in its entirety and commit to spreading the good news. Don’t get distracted by trivial nonsense that distracts from our real mission. Christians arise and be the city on a hill.
I agree with you. The gospel is so important than dress codes.
AMEN, Percy !
I enjoyed your article immensely! Thank you for sticking to your convictions. I find it sad that my young daughters have faced more opposition from Christians for dressing modestly than from the unsaved. It doesn’t matter how humbly you may write your article and how sweetly you try to explain why you believe what you believe there will always be scoffers. Maybe conviction is the reason for that. I am not sure.
Many times while out shopping with my four daughters we are asked if we are Christians. I always like to ask the person why they thought that we were Christians. The response is always “because of the way you dress”.
While wearing a dress certainly does not make us Christians…we wear a dress because we are Christians. I love being identified that way!!
As far as the comments above where ladies are saying the Bible says not to wear gold, etc, etc…well, that verse also talks about putting on of raiment. I don’t think the Lord wants us to completely refrain from putting on raiment. It is telling us not to be excessive in our dress, accessories, etc., not to completely refrain from ever wearing jewelry, braiding our hair or putting on a garment.
i love the lord with all my heart but because I wear pants i am not Godly enough???
Hyles Anderson has brain washed you somewhat with their standards. I Just looked at your facebook pictures and the beautiful dress you are wearing is too revealing of your nice body.
The dress you are wearing is too tight and it allows your breast to be imagined upon like the same with your rear end.
The dress is too short and it allows your white panty hose to be seen too far up your legs. Also your sleeves are too short on the dress showing your fleshy arms.
May i suggest that Independent Fundamental Baptist everywhere enforce the Christian Burka.
It could be something like this in any color fabric with head to toe sheet covering that totally breaks up the visual image of the woman’s body.
A Gold cross on the forehead could symbolize the woman is a virgin available for marriage.
A Silver cross on the forehead could symbolize the woman is a virgin NOT available for marriage
A Gold cross on the forehead in oak leaf cluster can symbolize the woman is married.
A Brown cross on the forehead could symbolize the woman is NOT a virgin & is NOT married so that a man is informed & not defrauded if seeking marriage with that woman.
And then because the Burka covers the entire shape of the woman’s body then men can choose their liking by width, height & forehead symbol . Fat, skinny or lumpy….the bag tells it all.
I really dislike Matthew 5:28 being abused in this context when BAPTIST WOMEN still dress in slutty dresses & call it God approved when it is nothing more than a standard of that group of Baptist that should then be the standard for all.
Telling men “don’t look cause it’s a sin” when actually the sin lays with the woman who gives temptations to men which is not a sin to the man because it is a temptation.
Hyles Anderson should be closed after what just went down lately…..Just another IFB Cult.
HAHA you will not post my comment because it is true. Censoring is a clear sign of cult activity.
To elaborate on the comment that being in a skirt in the cold is warmer than being in pants. I know that a skirt is warmer and my theory is that in a pair of pants that usually ‘hug’ your legs the cold touches the pants and your legs are touching the pants fabric it feels cold. I think that a skirt is warmer as there is space around your legs that the skirt doesn’t fit closely to your legs therefore it is warmer.