suit & tie?

[Carl62]

If it's clothing that you could feel respectful standing in front of Heavenly Father, then that is what you should deem as respectful. I have somewhat of an issue with somebody telling me what their definition of respectful is and isn't in regards to clothing. This shouldn't be a case of (pardon the pun) 'one size fits all'. This should all be left up to the individual and what their financial/lifestyle allows them to do. Gee, what ever happened to free agency when it comes to dress? Are we all supposed to be white shirt, carbon copies of each other? I happen to wear a light blue shirt under my dark blue sports coat without a tie. If somebody wants to judge me for not wearing a white shirt and a tie and say that "I'm not up to church standards" because of the blue shirt and tie, then they're the one who has a problem with their spirituality via their judging, not me. When it comes to Judgement Day, I firmly believe we'll be judged solely on if our hearts were right with God and how we treated our fellow man, and not by how white our shirts were and how pressed were our suits.

Edited January 22, 2010 by Carl62

[BenRaines]

I lived on a small island in the Caribbean for a few years. We had people come to church in just about anything but a swimsuit. None were turned away. During the four years I was their I never wore a suit or a coat. Long sleeve white shirt, tie and khakis.

High heat, high humidity and no A/C.

Ben Raines

[john doe]

What do they wear in Idaho, Ben?

[Dravin]

[BenRaines]

In Idaho some men wear suits, some wear shirts, ties and slacks. It all depends. Depends more on age than economic conditions. Older men wear suits younger men, some, wear slacks.

There are those who are long time Boise residents that come in their jeans and casual shirt. They are well received and participate in all meetings.

Ben Raines