The quote from John Paul II is very interesting, but I fear that it may be taken out of context. Given that the book it comes from was written as a defense of the traditional Catholic view of marriage, it seems more likely that he is talking about private nakedness, in the sense of what happens between a husband and wife. Yet, if one chooses, it can be read it as a poetic defense of nudism. And so, regardless of the context and despite the intended meaning by the author, the sentiment is one that nudists can and do embrace.
I would nevertheless be very interested is seeing the context in which the quote sits. Unfortunately, Google books omits that section from its free preview.
TNS's website www.naturistsociety.com under Resources is a treatise of 205 Arguments in support of Naturism in which you will find good information regarding religious, sociologic, etc.
I am Jewish, my Rabbis, past & present, are aware of my preferred state of (un)dress. In fact, when we adopted a kitten from a SC park and named him Teva, one of the Rabbis said it was a perfect name (it means natural in Hebrew).
Cheri
Regardless of yourreligious beliefs, if you were born without clothes, you should be able to safely assume that is the natural way to be and there is nothing wrong with it. It is man that has written laws against nudity, not some higher being.
Very well said Linda
Thank you, Thomas. I've tried to answer the original posters question twice now but that question keeps getting buried by those who are trying to preach and those who are tired of the preaching. Maybe I'm missing something here. I didn't think this thread wasintendedto bean argument over whether religion is good or not. My recollection is that the original posterasked; how do people of other religions reconcile nudity with their religious beliefs? Few in this thread have been courteous enough to answer that question without straying from topic.
I have no problem reconciling my religion with nudity. My denomination has nothing against nudism. But I can only speak from the standpoint of a Christian. I can't speak from the standpoint of Islam, Hinduism, nor Buddhism.
However Linda answered the original question beautifully. Laws against nudism were written by man, not a higher power.
I feel it in my heart that I can be religious and yet be a nudist. Anybody who says there is a conflict, that is a matter of their personal beliefs.
I quote from the original question: ***How do people of any religious belief, especially those with strong stances against being socially nude find a way to get the two issues to coexist within themselves?***
My profile reads Other because I don't come under any of the choices given. I am Pagan but not Wiccan which many consider the same. I deviate from the part of the question that refers to strong stancesagainstnudism as mine does not do this. I have learned by personal experience and by studying other forms of religion that some practice ritual nudity. Most of these people are not nudists nor would they likely become nudists but it would stand to reason that theywouldnot have any bias against those who are. I thinkthat a willingness to accept a person's lifestyle should be divorced from religion which is after all man's interpretation of the divine.
First off, sorry to take so long to post back, sometimes life gets in the way. Secondly, WOW!! Did not realize the response would be so informative and from so many folks. Thanks go to everybody who responded. Your insights see greatly appreciated. Though there was some negativity, it was fairly civil. Felt like a round table discussion, where we could make our points, listen to other views, disagree, but still shake hands and adjourn to the pool and relax afterwards.
We were a bit hesitant about making the post at first. But after reading the responses posted we are glad we did. Wish we had some of this information way back then. Hopefully someone with the same question may come across the site and read this forum, and glean some info on this or similar subjects.
Thanks again all.
P.S. Thanks Cheri, the 205 arguments for nudity is a good read.
Liloandstitch
How could those etheist discuss in here? They don't believe there is gods or God. Right?
Perhaps it is because they have a belief in the non-existance of gods that is equally as valid and strong as those who believe in gods my dear. Two sides of the coin as it were. Personally, I consider myself an agnostic - I simply do not know who is right although as far as I am aware I do not have an invisible friend who requires me to be clothed at all times in the presence of others.
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Rudie
I ran across a great website that was put together by a Catholic.
https://www.theplacewithnoname.com/library/nud/nudism.htm
There are articles that he has written based on Christianity and Naturism and how the two can go together including what the Bible says about it and he even examines what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says, or doesn't say, in regards to the issue. It's a great read and I highly recommend it.
So, if you get a moment, read his articles on "Naked Sin" and "Nakedness and the Catholic Catechism".
I ran across a great website that was put together by a Catholic. https://www.theplacewithnoname.com/library/nud/nudism.htm There are articles that he has written based on Christianity and Naturism and how the two can go together including what the Bible says about it and he even examines what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says, or doesn't say, in regards to the issue. It's a great read and I highly recommend it.So, if you get a moment, read his articles on "Naked Sin" and "Nakedness and the Catholic Catechism".
Thanks for this. I'm going to give it a read.
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