Can a Christian be a nudist?
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Why not? Surely going nude is displaying God's glory, in all its magnificence? In fact, I think all Christians should be required to go nude as a sort of initiation ceremony! Have them walk naked through the streets, so that they can demonstrate their love for God's creation! Why would God create nipple tassels if not to make going nude more fun? Side: Yes
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Sure. People will bring up that God clothed Adam and Eve. However, he did this to protect them from the elements after they had already attempted to cover themselves up due to shame. So the real sin was not nudity,but shame. There is also the modesty argument,but when the BIble talks about modesty, it is talking about not dressing overly fancy. Side: Yes
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Yes, why not? The only time the Bible speaks negatively of nudity is when there is some other negative associated with it. As for Adam and Eve, it was their shame that was the problem. They tried to cover themselves and hide from God. Once the environment became harsh, clothes were now required, also the clothes God made could be seen as the first example of animal sacrifice. Side: Yes
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The modesty argument is brought up a lot but let's see what the Bible actually says on the issue. The one time modesty is directly brought up in the BIble is in 1 Timothy 2:9. I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes. So far from prohibiting nudity on that passage, what is at issue is in fact dressing too fancy. Side: Yes
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