ChristiaNet.com (http://www.christianet.com), the world's largest Christian portal with twelve million monthly page loads, recently conducted a poll asking participants to decide if bikinis are appropriate swimwear. The participants were given the choices of yes, no, and unsure along with the opportunity to comment about their selection. It is interesting to note with this poll that many voters felt that the attitude and the behavior of the one wearing the bathing suit is the most important issue. One voter said, "It depends on the way in which the swimwear is worn. The body-language of the person is what makes the person an object of lust." (http://www.christianet.com/bible/)
Out of 257 participants, 55 voted "yes" emphasizing that the garment shouldn't be too revealing. The majority of 153 voted "no" and commented on what God's word says about dressing decently. Many voters felt that Christians should not wear bikinis because it is not pleasing to God nor does this type of dressing glorify him. The remainder of the 49 participants voted "unsure" emphasizing that it depends upon the attitude of the one wearing it and the style of the garment.
One voter supported the idea of wearing a bikini and commented, "Swimwear is appropriate for Christians because it makes your movement easier in water." Another voter made the point that even one piece bathing suits can be too revealing. Many of the participants that voted in favor noted that it is important to choose a bathing suit that is comfortable and appropriate for the activity but that it should not be "too skimpy."
The overall consensus of the poll seems to agree that a Christian woman (or young lady) should be decently covered because it might cause another to sin. One voter wrote, "I think as Christians we should set boundaries for our lives, and in all we do Christ should be glorified." Some of the voter's who felt that wearing bikinis is inappropriate, made the point that it might be okay if it is worn in private company and not in public.
Comments of the unsure voters emphasized that one's attitude plays a big part in whether a garment is right or wrong to wear. In this category, participants made a point that as Christians we shouldn't judge others for the choices they make but we should have the welfare of others in mind in what we decide to wear since it could cause another to be guilty of lust. There were many voters who felt that the behavior of a person wearing the bikini is more important than the clothing issue by itself. For more information, visit: http://christianblogs.christianet.com/
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