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What? You don't know what a burka is? Is that head to toe covering Muslim women wear. Would you love to wear one? I didn't think so. Religion does that to people. Places very difficult demands upon us. (Not to mention how hot those get-ups would be in the middle eastern sun.) It's the Muslim idea of "modest dress." But last time I checked, it's not doing to well as far as keeping men from falling into their womanly snares--the Muslims are one of the fastest growing religion in the world. Muslims aren't know for their leniency when it comes to religion-- their tenants are non-negotiable. Sort of makes you glad you're not Muslim,eh? Yeah, me too. Then I received this email announcing a homeschool conference. Oh! Maybe I'll attend. I've used the vendor before and I'm familiar with their products. So, I looked for dates in my area and get to the end of the email where this is BOLDLY written :(I split that infinitive for you, Sheryl.) In keeping with proper Christian dress codes, ladies must wear modest dresses or skirts and blouses. They even had it set off in a little box so one would be sure not to miss it. Geesh. Just when I was feeling pretty good about not wearing a burka. Granted, I understand that these folks don't want low-riders and lingerie tops worn to the convention. But what exactly does "modest" mean? Will there be someone at the door with a ruler to make sure dresses fall two inches below the knee? Are leopard prints (something I find offensive to the eye) too risque? What about the sister who is fond of red? Would that be considered immodest being such a splashy color? I'll quit being snarky and ask---What about me in my Levi's? I'm as modest as they come (read: BORING) but do you think they'd let me in? Once we start setting ourselves up as rule-keepers...precious freedom is lost. The more I think about it...we're not so different from those radical Muslims when it comes to religiousness. (Remember the Crusades?) Grace and grace alone is what should set followers of Christ apart. Not our clothes. Not our Sunday school attendance. Or how well we perform. But human nature being what it is and I, being a good capitalist...may set up shop outside that homeschool convention for the ungodly who show up inappropriately attired. And I have a very important question for the homeschool folks---What about the men who show up with hair touching their collars? |
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