Miss Kansas

[pinstripers]

Un-American? Hardly. I have some experience with the Miss Kansas thing and I seem to remember that all of the contestants enter SPECIFICALLY to be judged.

[RoyalShock]

This is for you @RoyalShock .

The bible instruct us not to judge.

It is the heart that truly matters.

She has tattoos. So what? Some people have piercings. Some people take the Lords name in vain.

She has entered a beauty pageant. She is doing something to shake things up. So what?

This is who she is. In a world of barbies that all look the same, she is being an individual. In a world of breast implants and make-up to cover flaws, she is choosing to not cover up her marked skin.

Some may disagree with girls parading around naked, but that is their choice.

FOR 'MURICA:
This country was founded because of religious oppression and out of that was born freedom of expression. If she wants to express herself then it is un-American for us to condemn her for it.



Personally, more power to her. I will save my Feminism speech for another day.

First, where did I judge anyone?

Second, I don't think you understand what the bible says about judgement, or at least how it applies to this. I believe the "judge not, lest ye be judged" refers to spiritual condemnation.

Matthew 7:15-20 says

Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

How do you do that without making a judgement about one's character based on their actions?

Pointing out that a beauty pageant is, shockingly, just about appearance hardly counts as biblical judgement.

[wsushox1]

I don't know how some of you attend College Basketball games with your fear of tattoos.

[pinstripers]

Who is frightened of tattoos?

[Snapshot9]

They are not bad if tastefully done, but I see so many that I know the person has to regret it later. Plus, most 20 year old tattoos look like a wet newspaper.

[wu_shizzle]

From a religious viewpoint, you shouldn't have tattoos.

Lev. 19:28

So you are a practicing Jew? Christians aren't bound by Mosaic law, it's kinda what the whole New Testament is about.

[WstateU]

Who is frightened of tattoos?

[SHOCKvalue]

Not a fan of tats. I think they are one of the embodiments of the Whiskey Tango demographic, when you start talking about the large scale stuff that started this thread. I'd bet good money that if one plotted income or education versus surface area of skin tats it would show an inverse proportion so clear that it would make a good math example for inner city elementary school students.

When I was a single man (not exactly a generation ago) a large or prominent tat was a sign from the heavens indicating that I should take a detour around a given female. I have found that approach to be accurate enough times that you might call it a trend.

That said, Miss K-State can do whatever the heck she pleases. "Judging" doesn't necessarily mean you are looking for big brother to write legislation to conform everyone else to your own standards. It is possible to have the belief that people can do whatever the heck they please (within reason), but still find the behavior to be something you don't necessarily agree with on a personal level. It's called libertarianism.

[pinstripers]

So you are a practicing Jew? Christians aren't bound by Mosaic law, it's kinda what the whole New Testament is about.

We are probably all still practicing. I find it interesting that you only carry the New Testament. What religion is that, exactly?

[shock]

First, where did I judge anyone?

Second, I don't think you understand what the bible says about judgement, or at least how it applies to this. I believe the "judge not, lest ye be judged" refers to spiritual condemnation.

Matthew 7:15-20 says



How do you do that without making a judgement about one's character based on their actions?

Pointing out that a beauty pageant is, shockingly, just about appearance hardly counts as biblical judgement.

lol royal, you misinterpreted the tag. Lol I tagged you because you called me a tease. I wasn't poking you.

[1979Shocker]

So you are a practicing Jew? Christians aren't bound by Mosaic law, it's kinda what the whole New Testament is about.

No, not a practicing Jew. And yes, Christians aren't bound by the Mosaic law, but should keep God's Law.

[DUShock]

So you are a practicing Jew? Christians aren't bound by Mosaic law, it's kinda what the whole New Testament is about.

What about Messianic Jews, Christian or Jew?

[ABC]

Granny law?

[wu_shizzle]

We are probably all still practicing. I find it interesting that you only carry the New Testament. What religion is that, exactly?

The entire law is summed up in Loving God and Loving your neighbor. The law is profitable (I do read my Old Testament) but the law kills while the spirit gives life.

I don't have any tats, and I wouldn't recommend them to my kids, but tattoos really shouldn't be an issue to Christians.

[wu_shizzle]

No, not a practicing Jew. And yes, Christians aren't bound by the Mosaic law, but should keep God's Law.

The law you are referring to was fulfilled by the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (who can hit a curve ball). It's also why I enjoy shrimp and don't stone people.