Date: 3/4/2004 3:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 15157
I think it is good to dress up for church...but as long as someone goes for the right reason....it would not matter if you wore jeans or whatever.   |
Date: 3/4/2004 3:44:00 PM
From Authorid: 44321
My opinion as long as you look presentable( neat and clean),nothing hanging out then you are ok for church,every one has different opinions on this one,some like to dress up ,some wear khakis and a top etc.. and others look like they rolled out of bed and forgot what a brush /comb is.But I really don't think God cares much what folks look like that show up for services  |
Date: 3/4/2004 3:49:00 PM
From Authorid: 19092
Some times I dress up sometimes I don't. it depends on what you going to do that day in church. Like if I'm going to sing or play my trombone and be in front of everybody I like to dress up for that. But the song "Just As You Are" comes to mind about this issue...But, I feel it's always best to present yourself before God in His house wearing your best or at least semi-best not and not just your work clothes or something. It's a respect thing I guess...  |
Date: 3/4/2004 3:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 10245
My mother has made many comments about people not "dressing" for church. My mother-in-law has made even more. I usually respond to their comments that God really doesn't care what's on your back, he more concerned with what's in your heart. I usually add that I bet he's not happy that they're sitting in his "house" judging others, either.  |
Date: 3/4/2004 3:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 49976
I dont really dress up when I go to church,I don't think it matters,I think that god loves you as much as when your wearing jeans and a tshirt then when your wearing a suit and tie or a dress.
Hugs&Cookies  |
Date: 3/4/2004 3:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 62334
I think people should look respectful. However, my husbands family goes to a church that won't let you in unless your head is covered, knees must be covered and elbows must be covered. Even when its like 100 plus degrees outside.. My husbands family glares at me if I wear dress slacks and a shirt sleeved shirt. I guess these rules are old school catholic rules?  |
Date: 3/4/2004 3:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 22080
your god sees you all the time so what makes church so special? its not like its his microscope  |
Date: 3/4/2004 3:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 45876
UM Well LOL I don't go to church, but if I did I would wear a dress, or dress up for church. I personally don't think it matters.  |
Date: 3/4/2004 4:00:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 62423
I think it is okay if you don't dress up for church, as long as you look halfway decent. ~4moons  |
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Date: 3/4/2004 4:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 44321
One summer as a teen when visiting my great aunt we had to attend Wednesday night church with her,and I was told I had to dress up for it,so I had to borrow a dressy outfit from my mom.I only dressed up because my aunt was very particular on how her family looked in her church lol |
Date: 3/4/2004 4:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 36538
Personally, I don't think God cares what you wear to church as long as you're decent. A church I used to go to looked down on women if they wore pants. I totally disagree with that.  |
Date: 3/4/2004 4:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 51241
um......i dont go to church anymore, but when i did i just wore whatever  |
Date: 3/4/2004 4:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 31531
Only if they wish too.It makes some people feel good.>>>>HUGS>>>Besides you go too church to learn about God  |
Date: 3/4/2004 4:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 60395
you want to look nice, even if it's just some nice jeans and a nice shirt, nowadays what makes me mad is when people come in (mostly teen or 20s girls) with hiphuggers and neon thongs hiked halfway up their backs and their halter tops.  |
Date: 3/4/2004 4:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 42945
I was raised up with the idea of dressing up for church, but really, it doesnt matter...just presenting yourself at church should do, I went to mass once while at a holiday resort right on the beach and most of the people were in shorts and holiday casual wear, and it certainly didnt bother me, at least they went to church and isnt that the main object of attending in the first place....hugs  |
Date: 3/4/2004 5:42:00 PM
From Authorid: 59876
we don't dress up. neat and clean is all that is necessary.  |
Date: 3/4/2004 5:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 60052
I feel that you should dress as well as you can within your budget. At the very least you should be bathed and groomed. I feel it is a sign of respect to dress for church, but if you are poor and don't own any nice clothes, God understands.  |
Date: 3/4/2004 6:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 45630
I thin you should dress neat. I mean you should dress as to not offend. I don't think it matters if you wear your sunday best at all.  |
Date: 3/4/2004 6:32:00 PM
From Authorid: 14754
i dont think God cares about what you wear to church..just as long as you go...but be neat and clean.  |
Date: 3/4/2004 6:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 25756
Well, I think they should at least try to look nice.  |
Date: 3/4/2004 7:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 19460
I dont know. I dress up when I go to church. I went to church with a friend and I told her i needed to iron my dress before I put it on and she was like OMG you dont have to wear a dress! I dont think you should have to wear a dress or dress up like on Wed nights, but Sunday morning, I always wear a dress...when I go to church...shame on me.  |
Date: 3/4/2004 8:14:00 PM
From Authorid: 47296
Years ago, my uncle and grandfather took me to the old church that they had been members of as teens (My uncle was still a member). It was an old country church, sitting in a patch of woods on a dirt road. The entire congregation was about 25 people. We went during the planting season, and there were several of the men who were dressed in clean bib overalls. One older gentleman even showed up on his tractor, with planter still attached. He got down off the tractor, took his Bible out of the toolbox, and went in the church. Afterwards, he returned to the fields to finsih his planting. It is not what you wear but what is in your heart.  |
Date: 3/5/2004 12:37:00 AM
From Authorid: 3125
This is how I see it..Dress the outside to show decency and respect for society and dress the inside to show decency and respect for God.  |
Date: 3/5/2004 1:02:00 AM
From Authorid: 6867
My church's motto is "Come as you are" Some ppl don't have money to dress up. I am one of them. Jeans and a t shirt is fine. I don't know about your God, but my God loves me and everyone else regardless of what we wear...because it's what in our hearts. I go to church to give glory to God....I don't go for a fashion show Love Yourself,  |
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Date: 3/5/2004 6:56:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 62423
I agree Gia. ~4moons |
Date: 3/5/2004 7:45:00 AM
From Authorid: 62585
I think all that is important is that you go. some people can't afford nice clothes. and even if you can.... in my opinion god does not care what you are wearing. i think if someone comes to church in their pj's at least they made the effort to go.  |
Date: 3/5/2004 8:26:00 AM
From Authorid: 27403
That question reminds me of the question about what to weat to a funeral. I think I feel better or more comfortable in dress clothes for church or dark clothes for a funeral, but you know, I think that is more just a desire to continue a "custom". Like having turkey on Thanksgiving. It just feels right! Love and Light  |
Date: 3/5/2004 10:20:00 AM
From Authorid: 16671
I personally think that it doesnt matter what clothes you come in, your there to hear the word of God and to learn, not hold a fashion show.  |
Date: 3/5/2004 2:06:00 PM
From Authorid: 62100
I personally think that it doesn't really matter if you dress up or not. When I was young my grandma used to force me into a dress and did the curlers all night thing before church. When I got older I told her that I didn't think it mattered to God if I dressed up or not..my philosophy was that he knows the REAL me, so why make a mockery of it and try to be someone I'm not?? I'm not a frilly dress person, I was always more of a tomboy..so why pretend? Just like I don't particularly feel that one NEEDS to go to church to worship God..if you have that faith and you believe, and God is all around he'll hear you wherever you choose to praise him..but don't get me started on that one..  |
Date: 3/5/2004 3:42:00 PM
From Authorid: 62593
If they are dressing up for respect--and do it willingly--then I say yes-- But if they are dressing up because "You Have To" or "To Fit In" Then I would say no. I guess that's why some do and some don't. LOL ~Satori Crush  |
Date: 3/5/2004 5:42:00 PM
From Authorid: 47162
I think the whole Sunday best thing is so so fake. Parents dress up lil tommy and suzie so they can parade them in front of the church. I think it makes a church more authentic when people just dress normal. I mean it's a time to gather as the family of God. Who dresses up when you're just hangin with family? I don't! Its just time to get real with stuff. Church isn't about what suit so and so is wearing, it's about God.  |
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Date: 3/6/2004 1:33:00 PM
From Authorid: 54247
I do. But, I would never be offended by the way anyone dresses (unless they were nude) - some people have to go to work right after or just got off work - maybe cannot afford fancy clothes. They are in the right place. I respect them. RAT |
Date: 3/6/2004 9:31:00 PM
From Authorid: 3836
I think you should dress up. Not necessarily a dress or anything, but at least khakis or black pants. Sure, God probably doesn't mind if you don't look fancy, but he probably prefers you do. I think it shows you care about your faith and are willing to take time to look nice.  |
Date: 3/6/2004 11:04:00 PM
From Authorid: 12341
If God were worried about clothes, I'm sure we would be dressed at birth. Like Rusure said, decency is foremost, we have learned that clothing is needed to cover the body, the soul has little use for fashion statements.  |
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Date: 3/7/2004 12:32:00 AM
From Authorid: 59876
i don't get along well with conventional clothing so typically when i go to church, i wear sweats. no one seems to mind. |
Date: 3/7/2004 2:10:00 AM
From Authorid: 16339
there isnt exactly a dress code at my church, but most people do it anyway, consider it a mark of respect i spose. But the most important thing, as was said, is what u take in. Not what u wear in. Act Wisely, §äpêñtíá Ðråçóñïs aka  |
Date: 3/7/2004 8:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 48250
Oh, I Love to Dress up All The Time..., Then Sometimes..., well You Just Never Know...  |
Date: 3/8/2004 7:00:00 AM
From Authorid: 52140
I think it depends on the church. Some people in my church dress up and wear dresses and hats, others just wear blue jeans. My church is casual. I wear a mixture of dresses and jeans and nice slacks. it depends.  |
Date: 3/10/2004 12:35:00 AM
From Authorid: 51070
When I attended Catholic school (shudders at the memory), I had to dress up for church. If someone didn't, they weren't allowed to go to mass. One time, I forgot it was mass day, wore shorts, and had to sit down in the church basement. But it does show respect to dress nicely for services, even if you don't like it.  |
Date: 3/10/2004 9:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 31673
I think it's a personal decision. I dress up for church because I think it's a sign of respect. But I don't turn my nose up at someone who shows up in jeans. It's up to each person to decide in my opinion. Frankly, I don't think God really cares. He looks on our hearts, not the clothing we wear.  |
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Date: 3/10/2004 9:51:00 AM
From Authorid: 27403
I think it is important to remember that for many, church IS also a social thing. And that is good, I think! I mean, some people get dressed up and go out on dates, some people get dressed up and go dancing, and they socialize at these places. They are being with friends. Well, for many people, church is a place to worship, but it is also a social function, in that they see their friends. And they would like to look nice and their children to look nice. That really does not seem hypocritical or seem unusual if you think about it! And, it is not like you HAVE to dress up if you don't want to! Love and Light |
