Strickalator Posted June 17, 2005 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 16 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/17/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/02/1972 Share Posted June 17, 2005 my question is this...is it truly a sin for a man whether it be in a play on stage or in private in his house...or even in public...to dress in womens garments...what does scripture say on this ... also what about women...we see them wearing ties and suits now...so is that a sin also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovedya Posted June 17, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 375 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 11,400 Content Per Day: 1.44 Reputation: 125 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/30/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1971 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Deut. 22:5, "A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman's garment; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God. 1 Cor. 6:9 (emphasis added), "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be led astray, neither fornicators nor idolaters nor effeminate nor homosexuals." I believe that both verses are related here, in that both deal specifically with the sin of acting contrary to one's nature. In other words, Deuteronomy 22:5 does not say that wearing men's/women's clothing in and of itself is sinful. However, it is in the intent that you do so that could be sinful. It is sinful for a man to dress as a woman or a woman to dress as a man with the intent that doing so would attract a member of the same sex. It is not sinful for a woman to wear blue jeans, or pants, or even a suit, if there is no motivation behind it other than to just dress comfortably. What about men dressing as women? I believe that it is sinful for a man to dress as a woman for any other reason than acting; it certainly is shameful even in that respect. The man is the head of the woman. As such he ought to conduct himself accordingly. It is improper - even shameful - for any man to dress as a woman regularly or infrequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
his-servant-too Posted June 17, 2005 Group: Nonbeliever Followers: 1 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 306 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/30/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/02/1952 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Deut. 22:5, "A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman's garment; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God. 1 Cor. 6:9 (emphasis added), "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be led astray, neither fornicators nor idolaters nor effeminate nor homosexuals." I believe that both verses are related here, in that both deal specifically with the sin of acting contrary to one's nature. In other words, Deuteronomy 22:5 does not say that wearing men's/women's clothing in and of itself is sinful. However, it is in the intent that you do so that could be sinful. It is sinful for a man to dress as a woman or a woman to dress as a man with the intent that doing so would attract a member of the same sex. It is not sinful for a woman to wear blue jeans, or pants, or even a suit, if there is no motivation behind it other than to just dress comfortably. What about men dressing as women? I believe that it is sinful for a man to dress as a woman for any other reason than acting; it certainly is shameful even in that respect. The man is the head of the woman. As such he ought to conduct himself accordingly. It is improper - even shameful - for any man to dress as a woman regularly or infrequently. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The US military has both men and women wearing the same clothes. A uniform designed for men. Women wear pants originally designed for men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remnantrob Posted June 17, 2005 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 100 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,029 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 261 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/25/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/23/1982 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I don't understand why a man would want to wear woman's clothing, play or not. I don't think God wants this equality thing to get to our heads. Be a man and no skirts....(unless you're scottish, I'm still baffled). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work in Progress Posted June 17, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 123 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 3,111 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 35 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/29/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted June 17, 2005 I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt that you aren't a troll. For now. Forgive me for having my doubts, if I am wrong. But I've got a pretty good troll sniffer. First day and you want to know if one can marry a woman with multiple husbands, and whether a man can put on ladies clothes in the privacy of his home or parade around in public in them? I'm on alert. Forgive me, it's my nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalcald Posted June 17, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 32 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 5,258 Content Per Day: 0.76 Reputation: 42 Days Won: 3 Joined: 06/16/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/22/1960 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Hi, I am new also. I do hope though not to be a troll As far as dress goes I think someone said up thread it comes down to intent. If it were somehow done in a sexualized manner, then no, I would say it is probably a perversion of our natural sexuality. However I think in plays or theatre or for comfort, pretty much any clothing is okay, as Christ said, why be concerned about clothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovedya Posted June 17, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 375 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 11,400 Content Per Day: 1.44 Reputation: 125 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/30/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1971 Share Posted June 17, 2005 The US military has both men and women wearing the same clothes. A uniform designed for men. Women wear pants originally designed for men. Are you saying that this is wrong, or...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yomotalking Posted June 17, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 154 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,838 Content Per Day: 0.40 Reputation: 19 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/18/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/29/1991 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I agree. If it's comfy..... no, not really! LOL.... I can remember a Thread about Jeans for women....some time ago..... and someone put this....as far as I can remember...... "There are jeans and trousers designed especially for women and girls." Well, I agree. If it is woman's design, and fit and shape, it's not a man's clothing is it? Men wear clothes designed for MEN, Women wear clothes designed for WOMEN!!!! (Just to add, I'd feel all lonely without my comfy Jeans!!!!!) Just joking! God Bless You all. Yomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovedya Posted June 17, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 375 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 11,400 Content Per Day: 1.44 Reputation: 125 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/30/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1971 Share Posted June 17, 2005 All good points, yomo. My wife sometimes will wear one of my t-shirts. But it's not because she wants to look like a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imamom Posted June 17, 2005 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 279 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/10/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/30/1965 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I have a daughter that shops in the mens department. The way that her body is shaped (extremely long wasted) mens jeans fit her better than womens. As she developes I'm sure womens jeans will suit her better but for now, it's the mens department for her. She does not do it to be boy like but for comfort. If she did it just to be like a boy, I'd put a stop to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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