People have strong opinions about the length of women’s skirts. Some argue that wearing them to Church is disrespectful. Others believe that it is a matter of personal choice.
The dress code at Anglican church services, and in general, is meant to highlight the presence of God in the service. The short skirt and high heels look like a deliberate provocation when in public worship.
While I was growing up, I often heard my mother say that long skirts were modest, and that we should not wear short skirts or shorts to church. But why is this the case? My search for answers led me to discover that the Church’s teaching on attire is based on social norms...To Read The Full Content; Tap Here Now .
While the Church is certainly not responsible for social norms, it does interpret them and provide guidelines for their application.
The question of what is appropriate for women to wear in church is a controversial one. Women have worn long skirts to church for centuries, but they have also worn short skirts. Even though the Church has often discouraged women from wearing very short skirts, there are still many people who question whether this is fair. This essay will examine both sides of the issue.
Catholic Church leaders were concerned about modesty, but the Pope was also seeking to impose his authority on European society. The Pope’s authority was challenged by some American bishops and by the people themselves, and from this conflict emerged new rules about female dress.