Do you dress up for church?

[ALAYMAN]

There are several ways 'convicted/ions' can be mis-used.  I have seen you use two, now.  I'll call you on the next one, too.  I know you desire to be correct, as do I.  Many do not.  I'm not against you, you are on 'my team'.

Anishinabe

I appreciate the friendly admonition, but I'm not sure that I agree(d) with you about the meaning of conviction.  That aside, the whole meaning of that post doesn't hinge on that one word.  It was about the way in which Castor intentionally misrepresented people's views, numerous times.  I'd more than welcome your contribution to the thread as it regards reverence, piety, and appropriate attitudes about corporate worship.

I know you don't agree with 'me' about the meaning of the word 'conviction.  I was hoping the reference to the criminal record would help.  Conviction happens in front of a judge.  It is a final declaration of guilt.  It is followed by sentencing. 

Anishinabe

John 8:9 says otherwise.

But again, the point of the conversation isn't about obscure phrasaeology, but rather what it means to dress up to go to church.  Do you have any opinions about that?

 

[prophet]

There are several ways 'convicted/ions' can be mis-used.  I have seen you use two, now.  I'll call you on the next one, too.  I know you desire to be correct, as do I.  Many do not.  I'm not against you, you are on 'my team'.

Anishinabe

I appreciate the friendly admonition, but I'm not sure that I agree(d) with you about the meaning of conviction.  That aside, the whole meaning of that post doesn't hinge on that one word.  It was about the way in which Castor intentionally misrepresented people's views, numerous times.  I'd more than welcome your contribution to the thread as it regards reverence, piety, and appropriate attitudes about corporate worship.

I know you don't agree with 'me' about the meaning of the word 'conviction.  I was hoping the reference to the criminal record would help.  Conviction happens in front of a judge.  It is a final declaration of guilt.  It is followed by sentencing. 

Anishinabe

John 8:9 says otherwise.

But again, the point of the conversation isn't about obscure phrasaeology, but rather what it means to dress up to go to church.  Do you have any opinions about that?

My Native Culture dresses up to worship.  Most Idolatrous cultures do, as well.  Catholicism has the Nicolaitenes in regalia. 
We dress up for weddings.  We dress up the dead.  We dress up for partys.  We dress up for Christmas, Halloween, Etc. 
  Opinion alert:  I think that people who don't like to dress up anymore are wounded spirits.  They seem like they are in a (shallow) depression.
Anishinabe

 

[Castor Muscular]

My Native Culture dresses up to worship.  Most Idolatrous cultures do, as well.  Catholicism has the Nicolaitenes in regalia. 
We dress up for weddings.  We dress up the dead.  We dress up for partys.  We dress up for Christmas, Halloween, Etc. 
  Opinion alert:  I think that people who don't like to dress up anymore are wounded spirits.  They seem like they are in a (shallow) depression.
Anishinabe

What's your native culture?

I almost agree with you on the wounded spirits thing, except I wouldn't say it was about dressing up.  I think it's about dressing in dull clothes and colors vs. bright clothes and colors.  You can dress casually and still reflect a depressed mood or a bright, optimistic mood. 

 

[Smellin Coffee]

There are several ways 'convicted/ions' can be mis-used.  I have seen you use two, now.  I'll call you on the next one, too.  I know you desire to be correct, as do I.  Many do not.  I'm not against you, you are on 'my team'.

Anishinabe

I appreciate the friendly admonition, but I'm not sure that I agree(d) with you about the meaning of conviction.  That aside, the whole meaning of that post doesn't hinge on that one word.  It was about the way in which Castor intentionally misrepresented people's views, numerous times.  I'd more than welcome your contribution to the thread as it regards reverence, piety, and appropriate attitudes about corporate worship.

I know you don't agree with 'me' about the meaning of the word 'conviction.  I was hoping the reference to the criminal record would help.  Conviction happens in front of a judge.  It is a final declaration of guilt.  It is followed by sentencing. 

Anishinabe

John 8:9 says otherwise.

But again, the point of the conversation isn't about obscure phrasaeology, but rather what it means to dress up to go to church.  Do you have any opinions about that?

My Native Culture dresses up to worship.  Most Idolatrous cultures do, as well.  Catholicism has the Nicolaitenes in regalia. 
We dress up for weddings.  We dress up the dead.  We dress up for partys.  We dress up for Christmas, Halloween, Etc. 
  Opinion alert:  I think that people who don't like to dress up anymore are wounded spirits.  They seem like they are in a (shallow) depression.
Anishinabe

What if the culture of the congregation as a whole is that of casual attire and "dressing up" could be a distraction?

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

There are several ways 'convicted/ions' can be mis-used.  I have seen you use two, now.  I'll call you on the next one, too.  I know you desire to be correct, as do I.  Many do not.  I'm not against you, you are on 'my team'.

Anishinabe

I appreciate the friendly admonition, but I'm not sure that I agree(d) with you about the meaning of conviction.  That aside, the whole meaning of that post doesn't hinge on that one word.  It was about the way in which Castor intentionally misrepresented people's views, numerous times.  I'd more than welcome your contribution to the thread as it regards reverence, piety, and appropriate attitudes about corporate worship.

I know you don't agree with 'me' about the meaning of the word 'conviction.  I was hoping the reference to the criminal record would help.  Conviction happens in front of a judge.  It is a final declaration of guilt.  It is followed by sentencing. 

Anishinabe

John 8:9 says otherwise.

But again, the point of the conversation isn't about obscure phrasaeology, but rather what it means to dress up to go to church.  Do you have any opinions about that?

My Native Culture dresses up to worship.  Most Idolatrous cultures do, as well.  Catholicism has the Nicolaitenes in regalia. 
We dress up for weddings.  We dress up the dead.  We dress up for partys.  We dress up for Christmas, Halloween, Etc. 
  Opinion alert:  I think that people who don't like to dress up anymore are wounded spirits.  They seem like they are in a (shallow) depression.
Anishinabe

What if the culture of the congregation as a whole is that of casual attire and "dressing up" could be a distraction?

Does that congregation ever dress up...weddings, funerals...?

 

[Smellin Coffee]

There are several ways 'convicted/ions' can be mis-used.  I have seen you use two, now.  I'll call you on the next one, too.  I know you desire to be correct, as do I.  Many do not.  I'm not against you, you are on 'my team'.

Anishinabe

I appreciate the friendly admonition, but I'm not sure that I agree(d) with you about the meaning of conviction.  That aside, the whole meaning of that post doesn't hinge on that one word.  It was about the way in which Castor intentionally misrepresented people's views, numerous times.  I'd more than welcome your contribution to the thread as it regards reverence, piety, and appropriate attitudes about corporate worship.

I know you don't agree with 'me' about the meaning of the word 'conviction.  I was hoping the reference to the criminal record would help.  Conviction happens in front of a judge.  It is a final declaration of guilt.  It is followed by sentencing. 

Anishinabe

John 8:9 says otherwise.

But again, the point of the conversation isn't about obscure phrasaeology, but rather what it means to dress up to go to church.  Do you have any opinions about that?

My Native Culture dresses up to worship.  Most Idolatrous cultures do, as well.  Catholicism has the Nicolaitenes in regalia. 
We dress up for weddings.  We dress up the dead.  We dress up for partys.  We dress up for Christmas, Halloween, Etc. 
  Opinion alert:  I think that people who don't like to dress up anymore are wounded spirits.  They seem like they are in a (shallow) depression.
Anishinabe

What if the culture of the congregation as a whole is that of casual attire and "dressing up" could be a distraction?

Does that congregation ever dress up...weddings, funerals...?

Dunno. Meets for services in the YMCA so I don't think they've had any on "church property".

 

[Castor Muscular]

Dunno. Meets for services in the YMCA so I don't think they've had any on "church property".

This is how you're supposed to dress if you meet at the YMCA:

(picked smaller image)

 

[Smellin Coffee]

Dunno. Meets for services in the YMCA so I don't think they've had any on "church property".

This is how you're supposed to dress if you meet at the YMCA:

(picked smaller image)

LOL!

 

[graceandtruth]

OK my two cents.

I really don't think it matters a great deal.  Culturally Sunday morning is dress up day in my demographic.  I wear a suit and tie on Sunday mornings (except this one because we are having our service outside at the park near a public housing area and the MLK center).  Sunday evenings I will wear the suit sometimes, sometimes no tie, sometimes no coat, sometimes a casual matching pants and shirt set.  Thursday evenings I usually wear the polo shirt and slacks or casual pants that I wore to work.  Now the congregation is all over the place from shorts to suits at any of these gatherings and no one notices or cares.  We have people who visit for the first time that wear clothing spanning the scale from "appropriate" to "very inappropriate" and no one notices or cares.  I have tried to be intentional about making sure that everyone understands that it doesn't matter that the young lady lives an immoral lifestyle and does not have anything to wear that is not "immodest" but what does matter is she has been brought by the Holy Spirit to our congregation to hear of God's grace and to experience God's grace through God's people.  They are well aware of their immoral lifestyle they are just not aware that God can provide them with a different life through Christ.  As for the regulars they are aware that clothing is designed to cover their nudity not prove they are converted.  So we do not make a big deal of it.  People do after a while ask my wife and daughters why they only wear dresses and skirts and after their explanation some choose to do the same and some choose to do their own thing and no one notices or cares.  I think we make it a much larger issue than it really is at times.

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

There are several ways 'convicted/ions' can be mis-used.  I have seen you use two, now.  I'll call you on the next one, too.  I know you desire to be correct, as do I.  Many do not.  I'm not against you, you are on 'my team'.

Anishinabe

I appreciate the friendly admonition, but I'm not sure that I agree(d) with you about the meaning of conviction.  That aside, the whole meaning of that post doesn't hinge on that one word.  It was about the way in which Castor intentionally misrepresented people's views, numerous times.  I'd more than welcome your contribution to the thread as it regards reverence, piety, and appropriate attitudes about corporate worship.

I know you don't agree with 'me' about the meaning of the word 'conviction.  I was hoping the reference to the criminal record would help.  Conviction happens in front of a judge.  It is a final declaration of guilt.  It is followed by sentencing. 

Anishinabe

John 8:9 says otherwise.

But again, the point of the conversation isn't about obscure phrasaeology, but rather what it means to dress up to go to church.  Do you have any opinions about that?

My Native Culture dresses up to worship.  Most Idolatrous cultures do, as well.  Catholicism has the Nicolaitenes in regalia. 
We dress up for weddings.  We dress up the dead.  We dress up for partys.  We dress up for Christmas, Halloween, Etc. 
  Opinion alert:  I think that people who don't like to dress up anymore are wounded spirits.  They seem like they are in a (shallow) depression.
Anishinabe

What if the culture of the congregation as a whole is that of casual attire and "dressing up" could be a distraction?

Does that congregation ever dress up...weddings, funerals...?

Dunno. Meets for services in the YMCA so I don't think they've had any on "church property".

Do they ever go to a funeral, wedding...
Do they wear tank tops and flip flops?

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

OK my two cents.

I really don't think it matters a great deal.  Culturally Sunday morning is dress up day in my demographic.  I wear a suit and tie on Sunday mornings (except this one because we are having our service outside at the park near a public housing area and the MLK center).  Sunday evenings I will wear the suit sometimes, sometimes no tie, sometimes no coat, sometimes a casual matching pants and shirt set.  Thursday evenings I usually wear the polo shirt and slacks or casual pants that I wore to work.  Now the congregation is all over the place from shorts to suits at any of these gatherings and no one notices or cares.  We have people who visit for the first time that wear clothing spanning the scale from "appropriate" to "very inappropriate" and no one notices or cares.  I have tried to be intentional about making sure that everyone understands that it doesn't matter that the young lady lives an immoral lifestyle and does not have anything to wear that is not "immodest" but what does matter is she has been brought by the Holy Spirit to our congregation to hear of God's grace and to experience God's grace through God's people.  They are well aware of their immoral lifestyle they are just not aware that God can provide them with a different life through Christ.  As for the regulars they are aware that clothing is designed to cover their nudity not prove they are converted.  So we do not make a big deal of it.  People do after a while ask my wife and daughters why they only wear dresses and skirts and after their explanation some choose to do the same and some choose to do their own thing and no one notices or cares.  I think we make it a much larger issue than it really is at times.

Good post...

 

[Castor Muscular]

OK my two cents.

I really don't think it matters a great deal.  Culturally Sunday morning is dress up day in my demographic.  I wear a suit and tie on Sunday mornings (except this one because we are having our service outside at the park near a public housing area and the MLK center).  Sunday evenings I will wear the suit sometimes, sometimes no tie, sometimes no coat, sometimes a casual matching pants and shirt set.  Thursday evenings I usually wear the polo shirt and slacks or casual pants that I wore to work.  Now the congregation is all over the place from shorts to suits at any of these gatherings and no one notices or cares.  We have people who visit for the first time that wear clothing spanning the scale from "appropriate" to "very inappropriate" and no one notices or cares.  I have tried to be intentional about making sure that everyone understands that it doesn't matter that the young lady lives an immoral lifestyle and does not have anything to wear that is not "immodest" but what does matter is she has been brought by the Holy Spirit to our congregation to hear of God's grace and to experience God's grace through God's people.  They are well aware of their immoral lifestyle they are just not aware that God can provide them with a different life through Christ.  As for the regulars they are aware that clothing is designed to cover their nudity not prove they are converted.  So we do not make a big deal of it.  People do after a while ask my wife and daughters why they only wear dresses and skirts and after their explanation some choose to do the same and some choose to do their own thing and no one notices or cares.  I think we make it a much larger issue than it really is at times.

It's not a big issue.  The point was actually to draw people out and make them think about the significance (or lack thereof) of the church building, and hopefully get some people to question WHY they REALLY dress up, not necessarily why they SAY they dress up. 

You say it's culture for you, and that's (IMO) one of the best answers.  Another person here said she just likes to look nice.  That's another good, honest answer. 

One of the worst answers is "I dress up out of reverence for God."  See previous posts for reasons, if you're interested.

 

[graceandtruth]

OK my two cents.

I really don't think it matters a great deal.  Culturally Sunday morning is dress up day in my demographic.  I wear a suit and tie on Sunday mornings (except this one because we are having our service outside at the park near a public housing area and the MLK center).  Sunday evenings I will wear the suit sometimes, sometimes no tie, sometimes no coat, sometimes a casual matching pants and shirt set.  Thursday evenings I usually wear the polo shirt and slacks or casual pants that I wore to work.  Now the congregation is all over the place from shorts to suits at any of these gatherings and no one notices or cares.  We have people who visit for the first time that wear clothing spanning the scale from "appropriate" to "very inappropriate" and no one notices or cares.  I have tried to be intentional about making sure that everyone understands that it doesn't matter that the young lady lives an immoral lifestyle and does not have anything to wear that is not "immodest" but what does matter is she has been brought by the Holy Spirit to our congregation to hear of God's grace and to experience God's grace through God's people.  They are well aware of their immoral lifestyle they are just not aware that God can provide them with a different life through Christ.  As for the regulars they are aware that clothing is designed to cover their nudity not prove they are converted.  So we do not make a big deal of it.  People do after a while ask my wife and daughters why they only wear dresses and skirts and after their explanation some choose to do the same and some choose to do their own thing and no one notices or cares.  I think we make it a much larger issue than it really is at times.

It's not a big issue.  The point was actually to draw people out and make them think about the significance (or lack thereof) of the church building, and hopefully get some people to question WHY they REALLY dress up, not necessarily why they SAY they dress up. 

You say it's culture for you, and that's (IMO) one of the best answers.  Another person here said she just likes to look nice.  That's another good, honest answer. 

One of the worst answers is "I dress up out of reverence for God."  See previous posts for reasons, if you're interested.

The end is near.............I agree with Castor again.........LOL.

 

[Castor Muscular]

The end is near.............I agree with Castor again.........LOL.

See?  We could be best buddies.  You, me, and my other black friend.

















JUST KIDDING!!!!  (About having only one black friend.)

 

[Smellin Coffee]

There are several ways 'convicted/ions' can be mis-used.  I have seen you use two, now.  I'll call you on the next one, too.  I know you desire to be correct, as do I.  Many do not.  I'm not against you, you are on 'my team'.

Anishinabe

I appreciate the friendly admonition, but I'm not sure that I agree(d) with you about the meaning of conviction.  That aside, the whole meaning of that post doesn't hinge on that one word.  It was about the way in which Castor intentionally misrepresented people's views, numerous times.  I'd more than welcome your contribution to the thread as it regards reverence, piety, and appropriate attitudes about corporate worship.

I know you don't agree with 'me' about the meaning of the word 'conviction.  I was hoping the reference to the criminal record would help.  Conviction happens in front of a judge.  It is a final declaration of guilt.  It is followed by sentencing. 

Anishinabe

John 8:9 says otherwise.

But again, the point of the conversation isn't about obscure phrasaeology, but rather what it means to dress up to go to church.  Do you have any opinions about that?

My Native Culture dresses up to worship.  Most Idolatrous cultures do, as well.  Catholicism has the Nicolaitenes in regalia. 
We dress up for weddings.  We dress up the dead.  We dress up for partys.  We dress up for Christmas, Halloween, Etc. 
  Opinion alert:  I think that people who don't like to dress up anymore are wounded spirits.  They seem like they are in a (shallow) depression.
Anishinabe

What if the culture of the congregation as a whole is that of casual attire and "dressing up" could be a distraction?

Does that congregation ever dress up...weddings, funerals...?

Dunno. Meets for services in the YMCA so I don't think they've had any on "church property".

Do they ever go to a funeral, wedding...
Do they wear tank tops and flip flops?

Who said "casual" meant "tank tops" and "flip flops"?

FWIW, I generally wear a polo or button down shirt with jeans. Others wear T-shirts and khaki or denim shorts. In essence, I dress "up" but still casually because I dress as I would when I'm at work. No more, no less.

Truthfully, I don't care how anyone dresses for church as long as they aren't dressing in a manner (up or down) that it causes distraction.

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

OK my two cents.

I really don't think it matters a great deal.  Culturally Sunday morning is dress up day in my demographic.  I wear a suit and tie on Sunday mornings (except this one because we are having our service outside at the park near a public housing area and the MLK center).  Sunday evenings I will wear the suit sometimes, sometimes no tie, sometimes no coat, sometimes a casual matching pants and shirt set.  Thursday evenings I usually wear the polo shirt and slacks or casual pants that I wore to work.  Now the congregation is all over the place from shorts to suits at any of these gatherings and no one notices or cares.  We have people who visit for the first time that wear clothing spanning the scale from "appropriate" to "very inappropriate" and no one notices or cares.  I have tried to be intentional about making sure that everyone understands that it doesn't matter that the young lady lives an immoral lifestyle and does not have anything to wear that is not "immodest" but what does matter is she has been brought by the Holy Spirit to our congregation to hear of God's grace and to experience God's grace through God's people.  They are well aware of their immoral lifestyle they are just not aware that God can provide them with a different life through Christ.  As for the regulars they are aware that clothing is designed to cover their nudity not prove they are converted.  So we do not make a big deal of it.  People do after a while ask my wife and daughters why they only wear dresses and skirts and after their explanation some choose to do the same and some choose to do their own thing and no one notices or cares.  I think we make it a much larger issue than it really is at times.

It's not a big issue.  The point was actually to draw people out and make them think about the significance (or lack thereof) of the church building, and hopefully get some people to question WHY they REALLY dress up, not necessarily why they SAY they dress up. 

You say it's culture for you, and that's (IMO) one of the best answers.  Another person here said she just likes to look nice.  That's another good, honest answer. 

One of the worst answers is "I dress up out of reverence for God."  See previous posts for reasons, if you're interested.

It seems your issue isn't with dress but with traditional church services.
No problem with me, but there is NO specific formula or order given in N.T. Scripture for 'having church'.
I dress the way I do, usually coat and tie on Sunday mornings out of reverence for many in our church who appreciate that...it' their cultural norm. At the same time, there is NO dress code in our services...some folks dress up and others wear shorts and flip flops...every service!

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

There are several ways 'convicted/ions' can be mis-used.  I have seen you use two, now.  I'll call you on the next one, too.  I know you desire to be correct, as do I.  Many do not.  I'm not against you, you are on 'my team'.

Anishinabe

I appreciate the friendly admonition, but I'm not sure that I agree(d) with you about the meaning of conviction.  That aside, the whole meaning of that post doesn't hinge on that one word.  It was about the way in which Castor intentionally misrepresented people's views, numerous times.  I'd more than welcome your contribution to the thread as it regards reverence, piety, and appropriate attitudes about corporate worship.

I know you don't agree with 'me' about the meaning of the word 'conviction.  I was hoping the reference to the criminal record would help.  Conviction happens in front of a judge.  It is a final declaration of guilt.  It is followed by sentencing. 

Anishinabe

John 8:9 says otherwise.

But again, the point of the conversation isn't about obscure phrasaeology, but rather what it means to dress up to go to church.  Do you have any opinions about that?

My Native Culture dresses up to worship.  Most Idolatrous cultures do, as well.  Catholicism has the Nicolaitenes in regalia. 
We dress up for weddings.  We dress up the dead.  We dress up for partys.  We dress up for Christmas, Halloween, Etc. 
  Opinion alert:  I think that people who don't like to dress up anymore are wounded spirits.  They seem like they are in a (shallow) depression.
Anishinabe

What if the culture of the congregation as a whole is that of casual attire and "dressing up" could be a distraction?

Does that congregation ever dress up...weddings, funerals...?

Dunno. Meets for services in the YMCA so I don't think they've had any on "church property".

Do they ever go to a funeral, wedding...
Do they wear tank tops and flip flops?

Who said "casual" meant "tank tops" and "flip flops"?

FWIW, I generally wear a polo or button down shirt with jeans. Others wear T-shirts and khaki or denim shorts. In essence, I dress "up" but still casually because I dress as I would when I'm at work. No more, no less.

Truthfully, I don't care how anyone dresses for church as long as they aren't dressing in a manner (up or down) that it causes distraction.

Casual is in the eye of the beholder and wearer...
Casual dress means different things to different people.
You, by some people's definition, wear business casual to services.
Many, many companies have a 'dress code' for employees....some have a code for volunteers.
Legalists all!

 

[Smellin Coffee]

There are several ways 'convicted/ions' can be mis-used.  I have seen you use two, now.  I'll call you on the next one, too.  I know you desire to be correct, as do I.  Many do not.  I'm not against you, you are on 'my team'.

Anishinabe

I appreciate the friendly admonition, but I'm not sure that I agree(d) with you about the meaning of conviction.  That aside, the whole meaning of that post doesn't hinge on that one word.  It was about the way in which Castor intentionally misrepresented people's views, numerous times.  I'd more than welcome your contribution to the thread as it regards reverence, piety, and appropriate attitudes about corporate worship.

I know you don't agree with 'me' about the meaning of the word 'conviction.  I was hoping the reference to the criminal record would help.  Conviction happens in front of a judge.  It is a final declaration of guilt.  It is followed by sentencing. 

Anishinabe

John 8:9 says otherwise.

But again, the point of the conversation isn't about obscure phrasaeology, but rather what it means to dress up to go to church.  Do you have any opinions about that?

My Native Culture dresses up to worship.  Most Idolatrous cultures do, as well.  Catholicism has the Nicolaitenes in regalia. 
We dress up for weddings.  We dress up the dead.  We dress up for partys.  We dress up for Christmas, Halloween, Etc. 
  Opinion alert:  I think that people who don't like to dress up anymore are wounded spirits.  They seem like they are in a (shallow) depression.
Anishinabe

What if the culture of the congregation as a whole is that of casual attire and "dressing up" could be a distraction?

Does that congregation ever dress up...weddings, funerals...?

Dunno. Meets for services in the YMCA so I don't think they've had any on "church property".

Do they ever go to a funeral, wedding...
Do they wear tank tops and flip flops?

Who said "casual" meant "tank tops" and "flip flops"?

FWIW, I generally wear a polo or button down shirt with jeans. Others wear T-shirts and khaki or denim shorts. In essence, I dress "up" but still casually because I dress as I would when I'm at work. No more, no less.

Truthfully, I don't care how anyone dresses for church as long as they aren't dressing in a manner (up or down) that it causes distraction.

Casual is in the eye of the beholder and wearer...
Casual dress means different things to different people.
You, by some people's definition, wear business casual to services.
Many, many companies have a 'dress code' for employees....some have a code for volunteers.
Legalists all!

So what would Jesus wear?  ;D

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

There are several ways 'convicted/ions' can be mis-used.  I have seen you use two, now.  I'll call you on the next one, too.  I know you desire to be correct, as do I.  Many do not.  I'm not against you, you are on 'my team'.

Anishinabe

I appreciate the friendly admonition, but I'm not sure that I agree(d) with you about the meaning of conviction.  That aside, the whole meaning of that post doesn't hinge on that one word.  It was about the way in which Castor intentionally misrepresented people's views, numerous times.  I'd more than welcome your contribution to the thread as it regards reverence, piety, and appropriate attitudes about corporate worship.

I know you don't agree with 'me' about the meaning of the word 'conviction.  I was hoping the reference to the criminal record would help.  Conviction happens in front of a judge.  It is a final declaration of guilt.  It is followed by sentencing. 

Anishinabe

John 8:9 says otherwise.

But again, the point of the conversation isn't about obscure phrasaeology, but rather what it means to dress up to go to church.  Do you have any opinions about that?

My Native Culture dresses up to worship.  Most Idolatrous cultures do, as well.  Catholicism has the Nicolaitenes in regalia. 
We dress up for weddings.  We dress up the dead.  We dress up for partys.  We dress up for Christmas, Halloween, Etc. 
  Opinion alert:  I think that people who don't like to dress up anymore are wounded spirits.  They seem like they are in a (shallow) depression.
Anishinabe

What if the culture of the congregation as a whole is that of casual attire and "dressing up" could be a distraction?

Does that congregation ever dress up...weddings, funerals...?

Dunno. Meets for services in the YMCA so I don't think they've had any on "church property".

Do they ever go to a funeral, wedding...
Do they wear tank tops and flip flops?

Who said "casual" meant "tank tops" and "flip flops"?

FWIW, I generally wear a polo or button down shirt with jeans. Others wear T-shirts and khaki or denim shorts. In essence, I dress "up" but still casually because I dress as I would when I'm at work. No more, no less.

Truthfully, I don't care how anyone dresses for church as long as they aren't dressing in a manner (up or down) that it causes distraction.

Casual is in the eye of the beholder and wearer...
Casual dress means different things to different people.
You, by some people's definition, wear business casual to services.
Many, many companies have a 'dress code' for employees....some have a code for volunteers.
Legalists all!

So what would Jesus wear?  ;D

And get you vouchers to escape the Detroit and D.C. school systems...

 

[PappaBear]

[quote author=Pappa][quote author=Pappa][quote author=Pappa][quote author=Pappa][quote author=Pappa][quote author=Pappa][quote author=Pappa][quote author=Pappa] What's with all the quotes, already? Can we shorten all this up a bit? [/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote][/quote]