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Gossip Site Suggests Britney Spears’ ‘Revealing Outfit’ Too Sexy for Church — Agree? Plus, What Do You Think About Worship Attire in General?

Jan. 29, 2013 10:50am Billy Hallowell

Is This Britney Spears Outfit too Sexy for Church? Take TheBlaze Poll About Church Clothing

Pop star Britney Spears (left) (Photo Credit: Omg! Yahoo!)

It’s not uncommon for the faithful to debate key elements of the church-going experience. TheBlaze already explored the never-ending battle over the style of music in American churches (while some people like old-school hymns, others prefer contemporary worship music), but what about attire?

Clothing, like music, can be a controversial subject, as some congregations prefer suits and ties for pastors and parishioners, alike, while others would rather see more comfortable outfits — jeans, t-shirts and even sweatshirts. The argument that those in the former category pose is that people should look their best to honor the God they are worshipping. Those in the latter group contend that clothing is merely an outer fixture — one that has little to nothing to do with praise and salvation.

Of course, the debate is more detailed — and that’s especially true for women. For example, it’s more than just formal versus informal: women are also constantly the center of debates about skirt length and shirt tightness when in the pews.

And it seems the controversy extends beyond the church community. On Tuesday, Yahoo’s celebrity gossip site omg! published a piece detailing Britney Spears’ outfit choice for a Sunday church visit. Under a headline that reads, “Britney Spears Wore–What?!–to Church?,” omg! wonders if the popular pop singer, 31, and her attire were too racy for a church service at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, Calif. (You can see her clothing in the above image.)

The outlet describes her “revealing outfit” as consisting of “a super-short skirt and sky-high heels.” Rather than being suited for church, the ensamble, according to omg!, is more tailored to “a night on the town.” Watch the video report describing the outfit, below:

While you may care little about Spears, the real issue here is church attire. Based on what you saw in the clip, was the pop singer’s outfit appropriate for church — or something that women simply shouldn’t be wearing inside of a house of worship? Or, was it fine and nothing out of the ordinary? Also, what are your overall views about the types of clothes that should be worn in church? Do you support formal or informal wear?

Take our multi-question poll, below, and let us know:

Your Views on Church Attire

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TGayle
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:28am
In Luke 8, Jesus didn’t care that the mad man of the country of the Gadarenes was naked – He delivered and healed him anyway. And in Matthew 23, Jesus, referring to the garments of the Scribes and Pharisees, called them hypocrites, fools and the blind, yet He never spoke a harsh word to tax collectors or prostitutes. It’s HIS Church. Do you think He cares? What business is it of ours? We can’t change them — He can. We can only chase them away with our gossiping and judging.

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- jman-6
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:34am
  Amen Tgayle!
  
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- BARRYS_BEARD
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:49am
  By next Sunday I will be well into my 7 days of naked protest against the drone discussed in a prior story. I’ll let you all know how I am received at church.
  
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- txjb
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:52am
  There was no church during Jesus ministry. He had only deciples in training to later be apostles. And his ministry was only for Jews not gentiles, gentiles were brought in after the resurrection . Read Pauls teachings , and you might understand why covering the body is a good thing .
  
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- walnutportconservative
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:01pm
  If we knowingly cause another to stumble, we should reconsider our action. If we unknowingly cause another to stumble, it is the responsibility of another brother to let us know ous actions are questionable. Where in the bible does it say anything that says we cannot make judgement on what others do? The only thing the bible warns against, is making the judgement of wether another is to advance to heaven. Bottom line is, she should quietly be informed that her attire may cause a man to have to struggle with keeping his eyes were they belong.
  
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- Lee_in_PA
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:13pm
  It’s not what is on your back but what is in your heart that matters.
  
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- walnutportconservative
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:22pm
  Lee must be a female… or a strong male who can not be distracted by legg. Sorry, but I just don’t want this struggle in church. There are ways to get the young lady to understand, without repelling her. Oh… I would certainly excercise understanding.
  
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- The Jewish Avenger
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:37pm
  Is it me or does the “omg” title offend one more than the fact that Brittney wore female clothing to church?
  
  Also note, the shirt isnt see thru…
  
  Whats the deal?
  Ok, so she didn’t dress Penticostal… let God work on that one then.
  
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- SquidVetOhio
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:41pm
  @WALNUT
  
  Yea, because we know fashion designer’s don’t design clothes to gain the attention of the opposite sex. Like I tell my daughters, if you don’t want people to think you’re a whore then never wear a whore’s uniform.
  
  Brittany actually may not know better. That probably is pretty conservative dress to her!
  
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- theBru
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:43pm
  TGayle, I agree 100%, it isn’t about what you show up wearing, or how you get there, as long as you get there…
  
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- 4truth2all
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:44pm
  Lee in Pa:
  
  What is in your heart will determine what’s on your back …
  
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- SUNTZU
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:02pm
  If it not for Eve,We would all be naked.
  
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- smv803
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:24pm
  That’s right….it’s what you wear in your heart that counts! Religion has no place in the church of God.
  
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- OneBigDaddy
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:26pm
  DON’T let her sit on the FIRST Pew… The preacher will have to KEEP HIS EYES ON THE CEILING, TO KEEP HIS MIND ON THE LORD!
  
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- dietrdeb
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:43pm
  It is her funky body that should exclude her from wearing that outfit….who cares where she is going!
  
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- mcsledge
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:49pm
  He/she who is a follower of Christ will know that to distract religious services with one’s attire means they have gone too far. Remember God is holy and pure and only those who live accordingly will return to His presence.
  
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- mcsledge
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:53pm
  It is clear that some of you are on paths that will never take you back to the Father. You better believe it matters what you wear. Follower’s of Christ don’t have to be told whether they are showing too much. The Spirit will make that known to the individual. And you can bet that the Spirit is not present with one who is scantally clad.
  
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- jblaze
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:54pm
  What matters to God and Jesus is what is in your heart and mind. If you come before Him in the very best clothing you have, they know that you have taken the time to present yourself to them with the very best you have showing them the highest respect. Did BS come before the Father of Heaven and Earth and the King of Kings showing them the highest respect with her apparel? Would she appear before the rulers of this world taking better care of what she wore? There are many scriptures which speak to the appropriate dress and character for both women and men.
  
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- may40
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 2:01pm
  It was great to see her attending church. I hope with God’s help she turns her life around. The Lord doesn’t want any to live in bondage to sin. Unfortunately, the liberals want the exact opposite for people. I think it’s part of their way of controlling. Everyone deserves freedom!!! Did you hear that Mr. Obama?!
  
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- bigdawg96
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 2:14pm
  Well said indeed!
  
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- nomorpc4me
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 2:16pm
  TGAYLE-You got it spot on. Every person needs to have a personal relationship with Christ. When they accept JC as their Lord and Saviour and are filled with the Holy Spirit, the person then goes through an incredible transformation (sactification). First, they need to answer JC’s call. That call is to all and it is a call to come as you are.
  
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- 00100111
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 2:40pm
  I believe Christ told us to come to him as we are.
  
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- donaldchar
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 3:07pm
  Please note that the verb “worship” has no object in the article. Britney may be there to worship, but whom? Her lifestyle speaks volumes that she often worships in the mirror of her choice…Perhaps she didn’t remember to change clothes when she switched from worshiping Self to worshiping her Maker.
  
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- turkey13
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 3:12pm
  If the mini skirts go higher and the winds do not behave – there’el be two more cheeks to powder and another place to shave!
  
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- Greenwood
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 3:33pm
  Is that showing reverence to God?
  
  1 Timothy 2:9 Likewise I desire the women to adorn themselves in well‐arranged dress, with modesty and soundness of mind, not with styles of **** braiding and gold or pearls or very expensive garb,10 but in the way that befits women professing to reverence God, namely, through good works.
  
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- kadster01
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 3:57pm
  All I know is I have seen some of the most….provocative clothing ever in church.
  
  But I never judge or complain.
  
  ;-)
  
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- txjb
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 4:03pm
  The Gadarene was naked because the demons caused him to rip off the clothing.In Jesus’ day , no one (jews) showed off their legs . The adulteress were fully clothed .
  
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- redfish52
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 4:26pm
  Really people…with all that is going on we are giving this skank another 15 minutes of fame by talking about this? Move on…nothing to see here..
  
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- KMM
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 4:26pm
  @TGAYLE: with respect, I would like to point out a couple of things:
  
  1. In Luke 8:27, it says the man had been naked a while and was possessed by demons. The implication is that at one point he did wear clothes. Later in 8:35, it speaks of the man being clothed and in his right mind. Would it not be logical to conclude that Jesus did not address the matter of clothes because the man himself knew the need for them?
  
  2. In Matthew 23, the Pharisees are called hypocrites for enlarging their garments as a way to promote self and be prideful. Certainly there is a lesson in there not to wear clothes in an effort to show off (which also agrees with 1 Timothy 2:9). Can we not look here and conclude that Jesus was in fact warning to beware of how you dress in general when it lifts up self above others? Is not a skimpy outfit a way of doing just that? Does not 1 Corinthians 4:6 warn about lifting up self above others?
  
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- florida123
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 4:40pm
  The fact that her shirt is see through makes it inappropriate in any venue…………..
  
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- redfish52
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 5:15pm
  Leave Brittney alone…Boo….Hoo…hoo..
  
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- Walkabout
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 5:23pm
  walnutportconservative
  
  If we knowingly cause another to stumble, we should reconsider our action.
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  I’ll second that.
  
  I thought Brittany’s outfit wold be worse. I have seen worse at church.
  
  If it was a bunch of South see Islanders that usually did not wear much, I don’t think it would matter. If it were a nudists camp I don’t think it would matter. But it is none of those. So it matters.
  
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- mycomet123
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 5:24pm
  Jesus is the great physician. The Church is a great big triage for sinners. I have never seen a sign going into the ER stating no shirt,no shoes, no service! Glad to see her going to church!
  
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- WatchingThePuppetShow
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 5:32pm
  TGAYLE that sure is some replacement theology you have there. Messiah was NOT talking about what you’re proclaiming…at all.
  
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- JRook
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 5:35pm
  I don’t think Britney Spears is worth even 10 secs. of attention. As a wiser person than me once said.. you can take the girl out of the trailer park, but you can’t take the trailer park out of the girl.
  
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- jcldwl
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 5:46pm
  The girl doesn’t know how to dress any differently. I hope her going to church is real and not just for show. If it is real and she is truly turning to Christ the style of dress will change.
  
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- yiddishlion
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 7:22pm
  @BARRYS_BEARD
  
  You would be welcomed at mine unless you showed up sporting a woody………
  
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- WhiteFang
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:21pm
  Greenwood, posted above on January 29, 2013 at 3:33pm;
  
  We should re-read his post.
  
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- v15
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:19pm
  Just quit judging and focus on your own salvation.
  
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- pissantno.10
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:25pm
  wow what a post. all i can say i hope its a start for her. god will do the rest
  
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- trinitybelief
  Posted on January 30, 2013 at 1:15am
  JESUS has called us to live a holy lifestyle to which does not cause others to stumble!
  With that said I will also add who cares what Britney is wearing…..right on tgayle.
  if we have come to worship JESUS our focus will be on him not others.
  Britney just like myself needs JESUS and as she grows in her walk the HOLY SPIRIT will come and convict and her attire will change in the process are we praying for her or talking about her?
  I hope and pray we will remember to preach a call to holiness and turning from worldly ways while still maintaining the heart of CHRIST a GOD who desires that none would perish but all men and women might be saved!
  
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- gypsypriest
  Posted on January 30, 2013 at 2:09am
  That’s right!
  Beyond this, the idea in scripture is that if you are born again, you are a new creature; not a “Sunday go ta meet’n” creature. How you dress everyday may be a reflection on who you really are. But if wearing a suit and tie is the sign of a true believer, then I guess organised crime leaders, politicians, CEOs, used car salesmen… are showing themselves to be “good Christians”.
  
  “Clothes make the man” is a catchy phrase but not very deep. When we stand before God, He is not going to remind us of how we dressed; He will wellcome those who yeilded to HIs calling according to the work of Jesus Christ; The Word of God.
  
  Paul said, “if eating meat, causes my brother to stumble, I won’t eat meat.” He said this in reference to how we are to express Christian love. How much more then, should a woman, who profeces to know Christ, be carefull about causing a brother to stumble by wearing revealing clothing?
  
  And if she is ignorant as to how her choice of clothing may affect a man, let a more mature believing woman set her straight in love.
  
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- angelcat
  Posted on January 30, 2013 at 9:11am
  But people are human, and clothes can be a distraction. Inappropriate attire is also a bad example for the children. There is much to be said for avoiding giving others undue distraction in Church and practicing modesty. It isn’t that much of a sacrifice to do so as a mark of respect for God and others for the relatively short time one is in church.
  
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RDYSTGO
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:28am
Attire???? Do most of you know ANYTHING about Jesus Christ?? DOUGHHUFFMAN is well armed and damning people, everybody can go home now.

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- DougHuffman
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:38am
  You speak as your Lord of Lies. I cursed progressives and know-nothings – and Anony Mouse.
  
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- jman-6
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:47am
  DH-just remember GOD will judge you with the same level you judged others! A Christian shouldn’t be cursing anyone as they should be praying for their enemies! GOD SPEED!
  
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- DougHuffman
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:14pm
  @Anony Mouse Jman-6 (or is it Julie-8), you are right. I am forgiven my humanity. I have faith in promised grace, no words, works or tithes required.
  
  MOLON LABE Lord of Lies, Lord of Flies
  
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- 4truth2all
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:53pm
  Yo Doug:
  
  Grace: is the ability God gives to DO His will, not ABUSE it …
  Cursing others will only bring it apon your head … this would be called discipline at best, complete removal it’s worse … grace is not a free ticket and to think such would be called foolishness … Good day
  
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Gargent_Furball
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:28am
I guess Sunday Best went out with the dishwater. Now it’s come as you are, we are all slobs.

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- Wolf
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:53am
  I have it on ‘good authority’ that God doesn’t look at what you’re wearing, but how you’re living. You dress how you like, the rest of us can dress how we like. God really doesn’t care since He’s looking for your heart statement, not your fashion statement.
  
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- bumfuzeled
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:09pm
  God sees you naked in the bathroom before you get to church, why dress up to hide who you really are?
  
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- cantstandlibs
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:18pm
  These folks who knock the idea of decent, modest dress are a symptom of an over-stimulated society. How can it be a non-issue? We are talking about the affect of indecent clothing on a person trying to worship in a reverent way.
  
  Oh heck, bring the band back out, crank it up, more drums!! Church is kind of like a morning party. Wonder if they serve drinks? Yet.
  
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- quovadis
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:46pm
  God isn’t scandelized by our own personal nakedness….He created us. But I would bet He gets peaved that we insist on scandelizing others by our lack of modesty and selfishness. A woman
  “screams” look at me when she dresses provocatively…it is a power trip. If a person really accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior, then it isn’t about “them” anymore…it is about Jesus and one’s life should reflect the change. Even Mary Magdalen changed her life when forgiven by Jesus. I don’t think she continued to dress and act like a prostitute. She was ashamed at who she had been and acted and dressed differently.
  
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- Mil-Dot
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 2:15pm
  I agree with the Wolf. Come as you are. At least she is attending. It will do a set of eyeballs well to cast them upon a nice set of legs. It will not hurt you the least bit. Leave the girl alone.
  
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- Kumo
  Posted on January 30, 2013 at 3:32am
  Good to see her going to church, but she might want to reconsider her attire. Someone is going to mistake her for a lot lizard or a cheap wh*re.
  
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- DIR
  Posted on January 30, 2013 at 10:29am
  Some are critical of what Britney wears because it is distracting and eye’s will stray. If that’s a concern, then maybe she shouldn’t be there because she’s famous and eye’s will stray to get a good look at the star. In any event she’s going to be a distraction. What’s the purpose of going to church, being distracted or focusing on the primary reason for being there which is to worship. This is not to say that all distractions should be ignored. Common sense should prevail. If someone shows up screaming and yelling to disturb, they probably should be ejected. Obvious behavior is good indicator of a person’s motives.
  
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idontknow3
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:26am
James 2:1-13
My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.
So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

Plain

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- RDYSTGO
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:39am
  You little internet searcher you. Nice memorizing.
  
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- ScreaminEagle
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:13pm
  Geneva Bible
  1 st Corinthians: 8, Vs.9
  9 But take heed lest by any means this power of yours be an occasion of falling, to them that are weak.
  Warns not to be a stumbling block to those who are weak.
  
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- conservative1986
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:48pm
  Idontknow3
  When you are quoting scripture please provide the context. The passage you quoted is referring to how certain churches might be inclined to lavish praises on the rich person while scoffing at the poor person. The cloths in this text are metaphor and not the relevant context. Gold rings are used metaphorically for materialism of a rich person and the rags being what is typically identified with poor people. This passage has nothing to do with style of cloths. There are many passages that do deal with humble dress for women but this is not one of them.
  
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- idontknow3
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 3:24pm
  Conservative1986
  
  First of all, space limits through contextual comment.
  I had rather the Bible speak than me.
  In context James is speaking …to the 12 tribes scattered abroad…of attitude toward distraction from worshiping God. The purpose of attending Church is to worship God.
  James tells them to not be distracted from worship by wealth or poverty or anything else that can be recalled from Jewish synagogue days. God does not recognize either from a worshiper. God reserves His mercy and compassion to himself. I speak of wealth and poverty. Romans 9:15 quoted from from Exodus 33:19.
  
  By the same advice he is telling those attending don’t be a distraction to those worshiping.
  The Blaze article is about B. Spears being a distraction by her reveling clothing. It is not about the clothing, it is about the distraction.
  
  Secondly i agree with you that there are other places that discuss modesty not only of dress but of lifestyle as well. This particular advice by James is given …to the 12 tribes scattered abroad… that have accepted Christ as their savior and are still working out their tumultuous lives while at the same time be established as churches and attending a worship service together. Some of these same difficulties yet exist in churches today. If they are not then why is there a discussion about B. Spears and how she looks attending church.
  
  Thank-you for taking the time for comment – I do appreciate it.
  
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- D.McCormick
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:46pm
  Amen!
  
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searching for the Truth
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:24am
When one’s child attends a tabernacle, one’s parents generally don’t fuss about eccentricities ; however, the parents concern is that, are their grandchildren with them, is God interacting in their life, and will their children come back to embrace the ” Truth.”

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- searching for the Truth
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:46am
  Try one’s best to be merciful; Remember your children are being immersed in a culture that despises any thing that is Godly. It will be the greatest battle of all – encourage your loved ones in the Lord – remind them of His ” tender mercies,” how He saved them one day, how He urged them to come back to him ( for He always does ), how every little moment in one’s life is much , much better than any moment in the World without Him. There have been transsexuals who have ran to the Alter for Salvation, before, and have entirely turned their lives around.
  
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Jezreel
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:20am
For unsaved people to be put under a dress code is a turn off. Her going to a worldly church in the first place, she will probably never hear the truth so that transformation cannot take place anyhow. If an unsaved woman dressed like a harlot walks into an assembly of true believers that are gathered together in the might and power of the Lord Jeshua, the conviction of God would come upon their heart. They can be saved and just the transformation transforms what they wear without having to be told. “If any man be in Christ, old things pass away and all things become new”.
The problem with Brittan Spears attention organized religion, well, it is the harlot system in the first place and her harlot attire matches the spirituality of both of them.

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- jman-6
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:25am
  Like the irony in your screen name! Hope it’s rhetorical! It’s rich!
  
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- oldironsides
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:40am
  hey J, if you continue to speak in tongues I will not be able to understand your message
  
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RDYSTGO
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:20am
Hey MORETEA, let me get this straight. You are questioning America’s morals and ethics when you are booty gazing in church and checking out young girls at the mall?? You must really be a fanatical shopper.

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floridaborn
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:18am
Yes, church attire has gotten way too casual – specifically for the teenage girls. Can’t they at least have the bottom of their tops meet the top of their pants/skirts? Church should be the one place teenagers can go without sexualizing themselves! Parents! Teach your teens the value of modesty!

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- jman-6
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:23am
  Amen!
  
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- Cavy2see
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 6:06pm
  Yes the young girls wear these short things…everywhere…not a good thing…even when we had mini stuff way back…they were not like this stuff…I am trying to see if I can buy one of my granddaughterrs a cute dress they are all short…very short…before they were skorts now just too revealing short skirts…or should I say towels…not a skirt…these things do not make a girl look nice either…so sad…this Britney does not make a good example for our girls…and women..some women wear this type of dress too…not good…this style ends on the worst part of the leg…makes your legs look heavy…sad so sad…girls/women wear nice clothes…get the designers to make things that look civil & proper for various occasions…
  
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housetops
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:13am
What happened to Sunday best? Is a man to bend to the Gospel rod or the Gospel rod to bend for the man? If she continues to attend church and genuinely feel the influence of the Spirit in her life she will change her attire as a fruit.

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- johneeUtah
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:21am
  Come as you are, be challenged to change.
  
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- jman-6
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:22am
  Great post! Jesus said come as you are! However If she truly comes to repentance she will want to give her best as GOD gave us HIS very best, HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST! Thank You GOD for having mercy on this lowly sinner! GOD SPEED!
  
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caleejr
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:12am
Did the Son of God change his attire in order to enter the temple?
Did the Early Church (after his resurrection) have a dress code?
Is there anything in the Word that Demands, or Requires a specific type of attire to obtain salvation, to ‘keep’ one’s salvation, or to be able to worship God in the presence of others? Is there a pre-requisite for being able to hear the Word or to learn?
Does one need to put on ‘perfection’ on the outside even tho the inside doesn’t match? – doesn’t this promote hypocrisy?

Show me the Scripture. plain and simple.

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- txjb
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:39am
  If you studied Pauls teachings you would know , the mini dress will cause men to look at her with lust . Ephesians 6:16.
  
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- Jeff Bassett
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:05pm
  James has a quote of wearing appropriate clothing for occasions but there is no scripture specifying what to wear that I am aware of. Scripture does note to dress modestly and there are notes of what priest should wear specifically in the temple in certain occasions.
  
  Jesus preached to all, approached those in poverty as well the hierarchy. I believe that it is best to show respect in a house of worship but one should never dissuade another from attending because of their dress. Any time a person is pursuing the Gods word, the last thing you want to do is take them away from that direction, they should always feel welcome when doing so. More over, it should be in the heart of a congregation to help those that want to do so.
  
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DougHuffman
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:12am
I dress to express my respect for my congregants. When I assist at the Lord’s Table I wear a tie.

I always wear a jacket or sweater that covers my IWB pistol. When we celebrated The Baptism of Our Lord recently, I reaffirmed my faith in Baptism while armed.

Good people are armed with wits, guns and the Truth. God Bless Bitter Clingers, damn progressives, know-nothings. MOLON LABE Lord of Lies, Lord of Flies

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- txannie
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:01pm
  Your show of respect for our Lord is appreciated. We tried to teach our children that the way we present ourselves is important every day in every way, so, why would it not be important to present only our best to our Lord? He does not judge, he accepted the widow’s alms and welcomed prostitutes and criminals, but even they did their best to present themselves to Him at their best, even if it wasn’t at the highth of fashion and designed by elitists for only the elite. How much your attire cost has nothing to do with how you present yourself. That you are wearing your best, are well groomed and coming with an attitude of worship and thankfulness is the important thing. Again, thank you for showing such respect in this day and age of such judgemental fools.
  
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- vaman
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:11pm
  Once again, thank you sir. Everytime I think you’ve said the most insane thing, you come up with something better. Keep up the good work.
  
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- roscoe569
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:11pm
  You actually brag to all that you bring your gun to church. Why did we need to know that ?
  
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RDYSTGO
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:11am
A MAJOR problem in America right there. LEAVE PEOPLE ALONE!!!!!! MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!!!! God forbid the nice girl puts up the cocaine and attends a church ceremony for her kids and herself. Disappointing Yaboo!

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moreteaplease
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:10am
Way too short!

It’s tough enough trying to keep your eyes and mind from wandering when outside of church, I shouldn’t have to struggle with it IN church. I’m Christian and I admit that my weakest point is that I get angered too easily and that’s something I struggle to work on every day. Watching what is happening to our country makes it much tougher.

But, I see young girls in my church dress the same way as Brittany in this photo and I sometimes wander if I am in church or at the mall. It just seems to me that elders and pastors are more concerned these days with attendance numbers than they are about guidelines for moral ethics within the church.

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- circleDwagons
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:21am
  “More concerned about attendence” Last time i checked church is for sinners and the Church’s job is to spread the Gospel. We should be praying for spears and every other pop personality. God doesnot care what is on the outside.
  
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- Gonzo
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:29am
  I agree with most everything you said, but I don’t blame the elders and pastors. It’s a parent’s responsibility to teach their children how to dress and act in public. Most of the problems this country faces can be traced back to poor or non existent parenting.
  
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- jman-6
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:32am
  Couldn’t agree more. However I don’t understand why your so angry with the country’s ways? If your born again you were bought with a price and therefore a citizen of the New Jerusalem! Your bible tells you that there will be a one world system both politcal n religious and nothing will change GOD’S plan. As far as America goes the majority of citizens in this country has been turned over to a reprobate mind! GOD SPEED!
  
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Zorch
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:09am
Did anyone check to see if she her underwear on?
Look, this girl is very troubled. She doesn’t need church, she needs God. Going to church, does not make her religious anymore than going to McDonalds makes you a hamburger. Her behavior is disgusting, and would not be allowed in my church. When you are about to stand before the KING of kings, please be appropriately attired.

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- RDYSTGO
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:37am
  AAAAHHH I see you have seen the pantyless pictures then ZORCH??? Well you better sober up, shave, get off the internet, jump in the shower and G up and get your tail up to that church that must employ some pretty muscled up bouncers then! WHOA!
  
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- jman-6
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:40am
  If your church would not let her in then may I suggest to you that: RUN LIKE HELL from that place as its a den of thieves masquerading as a church! GOD SPEED!
  
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- TGayle
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:24pm
  And Britney said, “They won’t let me in, Lord.” And Jesus replied, “Daughter, they won’t let me in either.”
  
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WillG
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:06am
Thats it my fellow Americans worry and bother with what celebrities wear to church. Meanwhile The Dalai Bama and his cronies are hard at work doing what they do best.

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SamIamTwo
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:05am
Meh, come as you are…but the Pastor could have a one on one talk with the young lady about modesty and such. In a polite respectful way without judging…of course. You don’t want to turn them away cause they are seekers…and such a person coming to know God would be very powerful for others…got it?

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- jman-6
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:43am
  The Pastor need not say anything as the Holy Spirit will convict her if or when she comes to repentance!
  
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- BetsyRoss1513
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 5:10pm
  Sometimes it takes a person a while to realize which things need to change in their lives, and which don’t. You give a person time to develop in their relationship with their Creator, and hope they’re inspired to tone it down a little. But otherwise, she’s there, isn’t she? Be glad for her.
  
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gyro
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:03am
give me a brake shes went to church give her credit

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- TH30PH1LUS
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:29pm
  Agree. I’m just happy to hear she went to church, instead of more negative gossip about her. I wish Christians would remember how patient and forgiving and generous God has been with them, and then in turn share that with everyone else.
  
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IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:02am
God will be judging your heart and soul and not what you have worn to church. God is everywhere and personally I would also honor Him and be respectful in morals and common sense but He welcomes all that calls on Him.

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Carrie3570
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:02am
People should be able to wear what they want to church. I’ve seen worse than the one she wore.

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SquidVetOhio
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:02am
According to the results of these polls, it’s apparent that there is no fear or respect for God in this country.

If the Queen of England invited you to dinner at Buckingham palace, would you wear jeans and a T-Shirt? Probably not. So if it’s not good enough for a foreign monarch, why should it be good enough for the Creator of the Universe and the One who died to save you? (Unless it’s all you can afford. But since most of welfare recipients have flat-screens and smart phones, I think they could go to thrift store and by some cheap church clothes).

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- RDYSTGO
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:46am
  If the Queen of England sent me an invitation to visit anything that the royal’s owned I would gladly mail it back to her and tell her that I can take care of purchasing my own toilet paper. They are SOOOOO helpful to their country and the world. BAAAAAARFFF!!!!
  
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- GhostOfJefferson
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:35pm
  Actually Ryd, they return their annual stiped granted to them by Parliament, with interest, every year without fail. They actually bring in a lot more money than they are provided, that goes directly to Britain (well, to the U.K. in any case). I used to be sour on the royals until I investigated their costs and benefits objectively. Far from being on welfare, they are excellent PR spokesmen and great national “investments”.
  
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- SquidVetOhio
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:37pm
  Sorry, I figured I knew the responses I would get if I used the White House as the example. lol
  
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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:01am
Oh my. That girl can wear any ol’ thing she wants, I’ve always thought that she was beautiful, and that she got a lot of heat and derision because she was one of “us” from flyover country. They still mock her and use her, and I hope some day she snaps out of the media coma and goes back to her Louisiana roots.

Quite a fetching beauty no matter what, and woman shaped even (unlike a lot of “women” who are shaped like 15 year old boys).

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- WillG
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:13am
  Once again we find ourselves in total agreement.
  
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- YOURSENSEI
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:46am
  Mr or Ms GHOSTOFJEFFERSON,
  
  This is what you must know:
  
  Quit oogling 15-year-old boys.
  
  It is so.
  
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- GhostOfJefferson
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:13pm
  Oh Sensei, trying to be cute.
  
  The point of “real woman shaped” is that I adore women shaped women, not thin anorexic boy looking “girls”.
  
  Reading is our friend!
  
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- YOURSENSEI
  Posted on January 29, 2013 at 5:59pm
  Mr or Ms GHOSTOFJEFFERSON
  
  This is what you must know:
  
  When you use quotes around the word girls, it serves to advise the reader that you mean something other than what the word actually means. But here’s the rub, they really are girls, if we are to believe the point you are so ham-handedly trying to make. And so the quotes actually do more to reveal what may be your true predilection, as so adroitly identified by the aforementioned oogling.
  
  In any case, three things are abundantly clear:
  1 – You’re suffering from severe gender confusion (and the attendant guilt).
  2 – Writing is not your friend.
  3 – No-reading is not your friend either.
  
  It is so.
  
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afishfarted
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:00am
HEY !! What’s teh prob??? She’s going to church. And she’s probably wearing underwear, so let it go

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HelloWorld
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:00am
Yes it is too short, but at least she is going to church!

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RushEcho2
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:58am
Does it boost attendance ?

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justangry
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:58am
I don’t so much care about what she wears to church and it’s her choice, but I can’t imagine it would be fun being her kid when all your friends look at your mom as a sex object. It might be time for Britney to grow up and be a mommy.

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