tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694749190352504306.post1578777831175263167..comments2024-03-27T02:22:55.403-07:00Comments on The Biblical Naturist: When is Nudity OK for a Christian?Matthew Nealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13422612844080337155noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694749190352504306.post-34570451016501902352016-06-23T10:17:46.368-07:002016-06-23T10:17:46.368-07:00Also, "Unknown,"
Make sure you read thr...Also, "Unknown,"<br /><br />Make sure you read through the articles at <a href="http://mychainsaregone.org/" rel="nofollow">MyChainsAreGone.org</a> ... that will help you understand the nature of "lust" as it relates to the human form and nudity.<br /><br />— MattMatthew Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422612844080337155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694749190352504306.post-33969907947263545662016-06-23T10:10:34.523-07:002016-06-23T10:10:34.523-07:00Hi, "Unknown." Thanks for writing.
Let ...Hi, "Unknown." Thanks for writing.<br /><br />Let me say unequivocally that desexualizing nudity has NO detrimental effect on the enjoyment of sex. I'll also say that it has absolutely no detrimental effect on one's appreciation of the beauty of the nude form!<br /><br />In fact, I would assert that desexualizing nudity in my life has made my enjoyment of sex BETTER... and my appreciation for nude beauty DEEPER! Here's why...<br /><br />A sexual relationship between a husband and wife is first and foremost a relationship... it's not about a guy seeing breasts, getting turned on, and letting go. When we separate the "visual stimulus" myth from relating sexually, then we find that "relationship" is at the core of the sex act... and trust me, that is a MUCH richer way to enjoy sex than simply ogling my wife's "bits."<br /><br />And when we separate the beauty in nudity from sexual allure, all of a sudden, I can assess beauty without including the idea of how "turned on" I get looking at it! A flower is beautiful because it simply is an astounding creation of our God. So is a person... any person... every person... and how "sexually appealing" they are has nothing to do with their beauty, any more than it does for a flower!<br /><br />I've recently has a young man and his wife tell me that once they tried naturism, they found that they could see the beauty in everyone much more clearly!<br /><br />No, I can guarantee you that those who say that desexualizing nudity will inhibit sexual response or diminish sexual experience have never tried social nudity. They're only looking for some basis to scare people away from even considering it.<br /><br />With reference to you other questions and comments, I'll say that you are right on target. Your mind and reasoning are telling you the truth, but you're feeling the cognitive dissonance between those reason-based conclusions and all the things our culture and the church have told you. <br /><br />Follow the truth where it leads you... even if it leads you away from what you've been told.<br /><br />— Matthew NealMatthew Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422612844080337155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694749190352504306.post-45629631801010396122016-06-22T20:28:56.565-07:002016-06-22T20:28:56.565-07:00Some say that de-sexuallizing nudity decreases the...Some say that de-sexuallizing nudity decreases the enjoyment in sex. Does that we shouldn't have public nudity. Part of me says there should be nothing weong with walking nude publically when its 110 degrees out, or swimming, or maybe just wanting to relax. However could de-sexualling nudity be a issue? Can that lead to having sex just being a ordinary thing? Or could it be good by removig the lust boundry. In my opinion bikins are more sexual and inappropiate then nude. Why? Because they bring attention to certain parts of your body, They make you lust wanting to see whats underneath. So would it be better to be nude or weae a bikini? I just feel like some clothes are engineered to bring attention to private parts. I guess what I'm wonderibg is whilw public nudity ruin sex? It almost seems like de-sexuallizing nudity would decrease lust. Or am I wrong? I'm really confused and torn by this nuditu thing. I see both sides an they both make sense. Please make a article about this. I appreciate your time for reading this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08027226222667407332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694749190352504306.post-68811244384350550602014-09-16T05:43:22.608-07:002014-09-16T05:43:22.608-07:00For me there are Biblical vlues to be respected :
...For me there are Biblical vlues to be respected :<br /><br />Dignity : Does it offend anybodies dignity, when I meet a bnch of my girl students- teens - on the nude beach ? (it did not matter in any way) Does it offend the dignity of the lady sitting besides me in the Sauna ? Does it affect my dignity ? - the last typical incident : Because of some delays I came a little late to the ongress Hotel.. Immediately going down to the Hotel sauna I was greeted by the Lady in charge of me : "We have missed you already. May I introduce - - "Three women between fourty and fifty, one ederly Gentleman - all stark nude. It did not matter at all nor in any case.<br /><br /> (Enforced) undressing was since Bible times a method to humilate a person - so French Girls after WW II, who have had an affair with a German soldier, them as nudes being chased through their town. <br /><br />Is it seductive ? Stimulating "ungodly" phantasies can be by the look, the smile, the bodily movement - Independent from what one wears.<br /><br />And what is the message : A woman nude or one that deliberately lets her Bikini top slide down a little ? See, modesty is a matter .<br /><br />The dancers and strippers and peep Show objects sell their dignity.<br /><br />The stumblig block ? Please, Gentlemen, consider your education a little critically. We - as one wrote - were trained like Pavlovian Dogs : Female nipples (for instance) ate simply a dangerous taboo - nevernevernever (let) see it No wonder you get excited when Janet Jckson Displays her right breast !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694749190352504306.post-34641188878974697092013-09-12T23:56:30.829-07:002013-09-12T23:56:30.829-07:00 Hey, Tim. Thanks for writing!
The logic of your ... Hey, Tim. Thanks for writing!<br /><br />The logic of your comment is quite irrefutable... if someone is willing to look at it honestly.<br /><br /><br />Unfortunately, honesty regarding the discussion of nudity from a biblical standpoint is hard to find.<br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement.<br /><br />MattMatthew Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422612844080337155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694749190352504306.post-57903903089115756712013-09-11T23:03:25.069-07:002013-09-11T23:03:25.069-07:00As a Christian I have always wondered about what G...As a Christian I have always wondered about what God's stance is on nudity. <br /><br />I myself have always been of the belief that nudity cannot be wrong because God created us to live nude when he created Adam and then Eve. It says right in Genesis 2:25 'Adam and his wife were naked, and they felt no shame.'<br /><br />That is really all that needs to be addressed on why I think there is nothing wrong with non-sexually nudity.<br /><br />I wish that America could truly see the truth here.<br /><br />Thanks for your blog!Tim Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397701055076732430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694749190352504306.post-55368074712656858372011-10-23T07:23:59.945-07:002011-10-23T07:23:59.945-07:00It's a commandment....thow shall not covet (lu...It's a commandment....thow shall not covet (lust) after another mans wife.Says nothing about seeing people naked.If one is lusting their in carnal flesh state of mind and fail to see the spirit.their worshiping the created....not the creator.<br /><br />God blessMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365072898365221026noreply@blogger.com