tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post4746144145320647177..comments2023-12-25T07:30:21.417-08:00Comments on Hairline Fracture: It's the Principle of the ThingAlisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065962367181064516noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post-81604778029482435852009-12-05T00:45:34.254-08:002009-12-05T00:45:34.254-08:00I've really enjoyed reading all of these posts...I've really enjoyed reading all of these posts and learning more about your religion and upbringing. I love hearing conversion stories as they strengthen my faith as well. :-) thanks for sharing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post-66084131468126974752009-12-04T05:58:03.619-08:002009-12-04T05:58:03.619-08:00It is so wonderful to see that you and your Husban...It is so wonderful to see that you and your Husband made the choices together, and that you sought the guidance you needed. <br /><br />Did you hear any comments from the people of your church? I wonder if they were as open in the end, as you and your husband.The Fritz Factshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162992338469733361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post-68633533216525017142009-12-02T07:10:06.092-08:002009-12-02T07:10:06.092-08:00So nice to read about your journey in faith and to...So nice to read about your journey in faith and to know that we all have our struggles with authority in the Church...my Catholic upbringing has some parallels with yours...<br />SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post-70298348412651415752009-12-02T03:09:47.695-08:002009-12-02T03:09:47.695-08:00I often feel self conscious and immodest in some o...I often feel self conscious and immodest in some of my clothes, but that's hard to fix, because I live in a very hot area, and the only clothes in the shops are... well... skimpy-ish!<br /><br />I draw the line at midriffs and low cut tops. If I have to wear a hipster band around my tummy or a singlet under a top, I do, no matter how hot it is! Some of my shorts could be longer, but unless I sew another few inches of fabric onto the legs, I don't know what I could do about that.<br /><br />I would hate to be the cause of any young man's struggle with pure thoughts. But maybe my minimal attractions make that moot... I'm going to do some more thinking about this. By the way, a guy I know once told me his major "turn-ons" were pony tails and long pants on a chick. So sometimes you're darned either way...Allegro ma non troppohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429615833285806779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post-47237104872978133652009-12-01T20:49:08.123-08:002009-12-01T20:49:08.123-08:00My friend, I am so so so glad that you have made t...My friend, I am so so so glad that you have made that decision and your dad was supportive. Religion is definitely a very personal belief. It is never governed by how you dress or look on the appearance. Its what 'internal' that truly matters.<br />*hugs*Angelinehttp://allaboutyourchild.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post-10135058458292888352009-12-01T14:13:33.049-08:002009-12-01T14:13:33.049-08:00Thanks so sharing all of that with us! I've e...Thanks so sharing all of that with us! I've enjoyed reading all those posts and to be honest, I didn't understand anything about the whys of those mandates so I definitely feel more educated.<br /><br />My sister converted to Islam a year and a half ago and made the commitment to fully commit, which means adjusting her diet, schedule (for prayer) and her style of dress. She now wears clothing that fully covers her body (though she does wear sandals and flipflops), and a hijab over her hair and neck/shoulders. I wasn't completely comfortable with it until she explained the whys behind doing so, but moreso because she explained that she LIKED being modest; that she was saving her body for her (future) husband's eyes only. I completely respect that as well as any religious observer who doesn't just blindly do as others do because it's easy but because they truly believe it's the right thing to do for themselves.Heather @CritterChronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744533868106817367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post-40354543779662319312009-12-01T11:53:04.614-08:002009-12-01T11:53:04.614-08:00Justin's reaction to this situation makes me r...Justin's reaction to this situation makes me respect him even more. He handled it with such an open mind, with patience and with deliberate reflection. Good job, Juck!Leann Guzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794901718161997661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2449730019295901209.post-22848101581483390922009-12-01T09:41:05.298-08:002009-12-01T09:41:05.298-08:00Thank you so much for sharing your insight into ho...Thank you so much for sharing your insight into how outer trappings of religion can become more meaningful for folks than spirituality.<br />Modesty for Orthodox Jewish women means cutting their hair and covering it when out in public.<br />For the Buddhist nuns and monks, it means cutting your hair to show humility and lack of vanity.<br />Thank you again, Blessings to you all.Martha@A Sense of Humor is Essentialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07129428477996644401noreply@blogger.com