What's The Dress Code That God Wants?

That is one of the stupidest things ive ever heard of. If he wants him to dress up for this stupid event then he should buy him the clothes, not you. After all he is the father and he is the one who says what he usually has isnt good enough. Hell I wouldnt buy it if I was you, he can do it himself. SPecially like you said you dont get paid until saturday. Damn right they shouldnt be force fed this crap at all. Nobody should. At all ever. Hell if a church really was christ like and all that then they wouldnt turn a single person away for anything at all. After all jesus supposedly didnt. The disciples tried and jesus said not to. Hell I would tell the father that he cant go at all.


Pagan and Proud

In my opinion, you don't have a problem. Your ex has the problem. It's real simple. If your ex doesn't like the clothes you have for your son, then he will need to provide something more "appropriate." (Sheeesh, the child is 5. Suits are not required. In summer, even kahki shorts and a collered shirt would do.) And if Dad doesn't see fit to buy the child what he thinks is appropriate, then what you already have on hand will have to do. It's his choice--and his problem.

There are two parts to your issue here - the one regarding the dress code appropriate for a religious ceremony and the issue that you are being asked to pay for something that has been initiated by someone else (your ex-husband).

Regarding the first point, I would feel with quite a high level of confidence, that God really doesn't care what a person wears, certainly not to a baptism ceremony. Of course the brethren who are organizing and participating in the ceremony on the other hand care all the more. I would argue that if someone is participating in such an event, they need to take into consideration what is expected of others, but this should be maintained within reason. The brethren in turn must take into consideration the means of a participant and be flexible in what is acceptable to the occassion.

The second issue is more straightforward. If your ex-husband is the one who wants to take the child to this event, it's his responsibility to ensure that he is dressed accordingly. Why even worry about it? It's not your issue...

I raised 4 good boys, and none were ever baptized. I think its a medieval, primitive and outmoded practice, and I would have nothing to do with it. As far as God's dress code is concerned, we are created nude, born nude, and God seems to be very contented when we are nude, so why give it any worry at all? As far as the Church is concerned its just a Huge Ancient Scam that has been foisted on mankind since the dark ages, (and before) its High Time people began to think for themselves and stopped allowing the Pope to dictate to them. If you take a moment to think about the church, imagine the money that, that institution has salted away in the Vatican, along with the stolen and priceless articles the church has been collecting for centuries. Please stop worrying about your child, and his dress. The Scam will keep going on and will never miss you, or your child. Just relax and be happy!

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This type of discussion command much deeper insight, only wiseman of that particular religion can able to answer. when answering generally, without insight in that particular important item of religious importance. it is better seek advice of the able person, who have good knowldge in this regard. SEasong greetings and all the best wishes to you all. Thanking you.

Since your ex is the father of this child (I assume) Why does he not buy him some clothes to wear to church. That is what i would say to him "If he needs dress clothes that i don't have then you buy him some. He is coming with the clothes I have for him. If he doesn't like it then tough. Your son is his to.

This is just one more reason that I am an atheist...

The Lord wants us to dress decently when going to church. Unfortunately, people nowadays do not bother as to what clothes they are wearing when going to church. Some use a very short short with plunging neckline. Situation like this makes me sad as those clothes are really inaapropriate.

I would tell his father to buy your son what is needed. It's his problem, not yours. Personally I feel that God (assuming his existence) couldn't give a rat's patootie about what people wear - his own son wasn't big on dress clothes from what I understand. Folk dress for each other not God. If people are nasty to your son, then that simply goes to prove that they are not a fit group for the likes of a well raised 5 year old and he will quickly learn the truth about churches. It's about the people that visit, not the deity that they pray too in so many places.

Well I guess Dad will Have to buy the " correct" clothes won't he? I would be pissed too. I am not a Christian so I just know the phrase Sunday best but I Never had to wear it thank G-d. I always thought that if Christ came down dressed as he was the first time, he would be kicked out of most churches.I don't think G-d really cares. Isn't he the one that created Adam and Eve nude?It is society that makes these rules.