Christian Naturists

[kevin36]

What would you reply to a person who said that they were both a Christian and a naturist, commonly known as a nudist?

Is that something that you feel a Christian could do without sinning?

Kevin

 

[Lilly of the Valley]

It's possible when around others that don't veiw a naked body as something sexual and thus don't get turned on by it or lust by it...other than that, it can be and lead to sin...or in places where it's against the law.

 

[intricatic]

Depends, are we talking public nudism or private nudism?

 

[Mandrake]

There's a big thread about this in the ethics section further down.

http://www.christianforums.com/t2622936-christian-naturism.html

 

[Mskedi]

I think it they're living in a nudist colony or being a nudist within their own home there's no problem since they're in the company of people who view nudity in the same way they do.

If they were just walking around town naked, well... aside from being highly illegal, it would probably not reflect well on their Christianity. They may not find it to be sexual, but they are probably tempting a heck of a lot of others.

 

[constance]

I happen to think that men without shirts are icky, and anyone in a tank top is icky. But then I am probably repressed.

I suppose it has more to do with the tolerance level of the people around the nudist than the "sin" resistance level of the nudist.

Constance

 

[Natman]

What would you reply to a person who said that they were both a Christian and a naturist, commonly known as a nudist?

Is that something that you feel a Christian could do without sinning?

Kevin

Considering that I AM a Christian AND a naturist, I would say that being naked, alone or in a crowd, in the confines of your home or out in a public place can absolutely be done without sinning (in and of itself).

The Bible never forbids simple nakedness, although nakedness as a result of being stripped of clothing, protection or righteousness is used periodically to show the affects of sinful behavior.

The Bible forbids sexual immorality and lust, which can occur whether we are naked, dressed or covered in a burka from head to toe.

Further, God cannot command someone to sin, yet He commanded Isaiah to preach naked in the wilderness for three years and accepted the common practice of His prophets praying and prophesying naked for day in end.

RC Sproul said "God did not COMMAND us to wear clothing. He ALLOWS us to wear clothing."

We are to be ashamed of our sin, not God's creation and image, our bodies.

I could go on and on.

 

[constance]

I went camping at a place where the only place you could bathe was a clothing-optional swimming hole. We gathered up our courage and figured "why not"?

Lemme tell ya, there was no sin in my heart! My husband said it was several hours afterward before I stopped saying "icky"...he thought I was complaining about the clay riverbank.

Constance (brave prude)

 

[DailyBlessings]

What would you reply to a person who said that they were both a Christian and a naturist, commonly known as a nudist?

"You too? Awesome!"

Is that something that you feel a Christian could do without sinning?

I can assure you that it most certainly is not possible to be a Christian without sinning! We all sin and fall short of God's glory.

However, my sinful state has nothing to do with the amount of cloth I'm currently hiding myself with. God sees us as we are, not what we are wearing, and most naturists don't associate nudity with sex, so where's the dilemma? It would of course be wrong to force other people into a situation they weren't comfortable with, but I would never dream of doing that.

 

[Annoula]

i agree with the rest of the posters.

if we see the other body in lust then we sin.
if we see the other body as a creation of our Creator then we can be very happy with it.

i have to try nudism someday myself.................

 

[Natman]

My husband said it was several hours afterward before I stopped saying "icky"...he thought I was complaining about the clay riverbank.

Constance (brave prude)

So what WERE you complaining about?

Was it the other naked people that were around? If so, then you must realize that there are no "perfect" bodies, although each of God's creations are perfectly formed for His pleasure.

Was it the idea of others seeing YOUR imperfect body (we all have one). Then you must realize that YOUR body was also perfectly formed for God's good pleasure.

I JUST read an article in USA Weekend Magazine about a woman who was born with a deformed arm. But rather than allowing that arm to define who she is, she used it to overcome who OTHERS thought she is and to shine in areas where such a thing would not be a detriment. She's not "icky". She is AMAZING!!!

 

[paleodoxy]

But then I am probably repressed.

Judging by your avatar, I would say that is a very distinct possibility.

 

[precious stone]

I have not read one verse in the New Testaments that we are to be challenged in practising nudity to prove our spirituality.
All that Jesus said in His words has nothing to do with christians practising nudity. There's not one verse that concerns this in the N.T.

When has nude lifestyle ever come into christian 'lifestyle' and being part of the gospels or salvation?

When one evangelises about God, and his salvation, there's nothing to do with practising nude lifestyle. God has called us to live a life of seeking His will and to bear fruits of the spirits, to do His works.
The transformation of the old to the new. Death to self and newness in Christ.

Why the emphasis on being a nudist christian and bragging about it?
Is a christian called to live a life of nudity?

Nudity between a husband and wife is fine but we need not have to take the challenge to be nude in front of others to show how 'pure' or spiritual one is. And therefore 'prove' to others how you are being sinless by being nude. Is this pride or what?

Is God giving you the task like the prophets of old? that you should do likewise, to go 3 years naked to fulfil His purpose? Have you been told and given a vision to do so in these last days? If so, what is your conviction?

Is this part of a christian witness to the unbelievers around the world? Tell this to the muslims and for sure they will say their Allah is greater and a shame to the christianity. Didn't the soldiers enjoy torturing the prisoners to strip them nude and take pictures of them for the world to see? There they are suffering being humiliated in nakedness and here you are promoting nudity?

How could you evangelise to the muslims by practising nudity? Isn't that making af laughing stock of Christ and his followers?

If nudity is just your own preference, then so be it. But to bring in christianity with nudity as practise, it was never the commandment of Christ. Jesus spoke in parables and none of his parables convey anything about practising a nudist lifestyle to show your spirituality.

What is the most important thing as a christian?
And what are you telling the world about Christ?
His salvation for us or nudity?

If nude lifestyle is so important for a christian, then maybe you should add this important lifestyle in the Bible! so that all christians around the world can agree to be a naturists and have an international christian nude conference and camps.

Is the kingdom of God made up of nude people?is anyone going ot be naked in the marriage of the LAmb that is to come? or should we be in robes of white, cleansed by the blood of Jesus?

If nudity is a fine practice for you, then keep it to yourself. It has nothing to do with salvation and getting saved.

 

[DailyBlessings]

If nudity is a fine practice for you, then keep it to yourself. It has nothing to do with salvation and getting saved.

Has anyone claimed that it does?

 

[Aras]

I see nothing wrong with it, in some parts of the Middle East not wearing a veil is offensive. In America you can wear a bikini and be viewed as normal by the masses, but if you were to stroll around in parts of the Middle East in a bikini that would not go well at all. I think the same applies to naturalism. In a nude colony, or with others who share your sense of modesty I see no issue, but in a more public setting it would be a problem.

 

[Chajara]

I think I've essentially concluded that I'm going skinny dipping in the lake at least once this summer. It'll be at night though and no one will probably see us, so I don't know if it counts.

But then, I really don't care about nudity. People could be naked all day long and I wouldn't care. I think it has to do with being an artist. Rather than see something sexual I'd just look at everyone as a big ball of lighting and shading and figure drawing that would keep me forever busy

 

[precious stone]

Then why nudism in christianity?

And no one dare " claimed that" because they know there's not one verse like that in the bible. Those 'christians ' who practise nudism is of their own preference, just like any non-christian nudists.

 

[precious stone]

And anyone who practises nudism, does not have to make it sound spiritual as if it is a practice in Christianity.

It has nothing to do with a christian lifestyle.
Neither is it an expression of freedom as a christian.

This is more of an issue of nudism itself.

Why must christians have a special sect to call themselves christian nudists?
Doesn't this mean they are equating christianity with nudist lifestyle?

So, it tells a whole lot and deceive people when you use christian and practising nudism together.

 

[constance]

So what WERE you complaining about?

Was it the other naked people that were around? If so, then you must realize that there are no "perfect" bodies,

It was the concept of people displaying themselves. From what I remember, there was everything including and in between "pinup model" and "being at that watering hole was the only way another human would ever see them naked".

The one thing they had in common was being looked at and looking at each other.

although each of God's creations are perfectly formed for His pleasure.

Do you have any Biblical basis for this statement?

The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Constance

 

[DailyBlessings]

Then why nudism in christianity?

And no one dare " claimed that" because they know there's not one verse like that in the bible. Those 'christians ' who practise nudism is of their own preference, just like any non-christian nudists.

Right. No one is trying to force anything on you. There's nothing wrong with nudism, scripturally speaking, but that doesn't mean you have to engage in nudity.