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Archaea · 08-17-2005, 08:35 PM

and his approach is the safe route.

What bothers me about it might be understood by Brigham Young's blue ribbon speech. BY once stated that he could direct women to wear a blue ribbon in their hair, and it would be the obligation of members to do it.

I understand the concept of humility, as might be seen in the life of Oliver Cowdery. It just smacks of a lack of common sense to make much to do about a minor matter from both sides.

Focus on the meet and potatoes, not the garnishments.

Yes white shirts look nice, but I must wear them often at work. I don't feel special wearing them to Church. I feel special wearing temple clothing because I don't dress that way often. If I dress comfortably so that I can worship, that seems more important than finding another white shirt which isn't special to me.

Plus in our neck of the woods, it's darn hot here and wearing a jacket is a burden in the summer. Why is respect only shown in dressing uncomfortably? In the temple, I'm comfortable. Wearing a stiff white shirt with a jacket on a miserably hot day, I'm not comfortable. Should we make the experience miseable?

08-17-2005, 08:35 PM	#1
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	LA Ute takes a practical approach to things no doubt and his approach is the safe route. What bothers me about it might be understood by Brigham Young's blue ribbon speech. BY once stated that he could direct women to wear a blue ribbon in their hair, and it would be the obligation of members to do it. I understand the concept of humility, as might be seen in the life of Oliver Cowdery. It just smacks of a lack of common sense to make much to do about a minor matter from both sides. Focus on the meet and potatoes, not the garnishments. Yes white shirts look nice, but I must wear them often at work. I don't feel special wearing them to Church. I feel special wearing temple clothing because I don't dress that way often. If I dress comfortably so that I can worship, that seems more important than finding another white shirt which isn't special to me. Plus in our neck of the woods, it's darn hot here and wearing a jacket is a burden in the summer. Why is respect only shown in dressing uncomfortably? In the temple, I'm comfortable. Wearing a stiff white shirt with a jacket on a miserably hot day, I'm not comfortable. Should we make the experience miseable?