I liked how you explained the reasons naturists are naturists - and what the "clothists" THINK our reasons are. There is no ill-intent. We don't want to live to just do whatever we want with no concern for others. We don't want to be lewd. We don't want to just break social norms for the sake of rebellion. I, personally, choose to be naked when I can because 1 - it's a way of showing respect and appreciation to God for his amazing creation (our bodies) 2 - there are mental, emotional, and physical health benefits, and 3 - it is far more comfortable most of the time.
I sincerely hope this video is shared widely with non-naturist friends. Regarding conversations in a naturist setting being more meaningful, my conclusion has four components: 1) as a naturist, you accept that you are just what you are and let yourself be seen as such (metaphorically warts and all). 2) in a genuine naturist setting, everyone sees and accepts each other, 'warts and all'. There is no need for or sense of shame. 3) the naturist social contract is that you show respect for each other and perhaps look out for their welfare, for example if you feel they have been out in the sun too long. 4) if someone is displaying lustful or voyeuristic behaviour in a genuinely naturist setting, they are likely to be evicted because they are being disrespectful. The result of all these is that naturist settings are safe and accepting. Hence conversations become genuinely honest, open and deeply meaningful. One suggestion for non-naturists: when carrying out your personal prayer in the comfort and privacy of your own home, do it without clothes. This puts you in the position that our Father sees us, i.e. not by the clothes that we wear but by what is in our hearts. He loves you as you are, so you can too.
"......caution and compassion...." Compassion ?!?!?! NO. Not once. Not ever. Not once in my life have I ever encountered a fundamentalist/evangelical who ever had any interest in listening to what the other person had to say. It doesn't matter what you say. There's no penetration. It's like Semmelweiss Reflex run amok.
I should add that it really doesn't matter what the topic is. and there's certainly no shortage of non-evangelicals/fundamentalists who're classic examples of Semmelweiss Reflex.
Eh well maybe I have very unusual evangelicals in my region, because I encounter people the way I described in the video all the time. Maybe people here are just a little more reasonable than most. 🤷🏻♂️ Who knows?
Perhaps, but I've learned over the years that Type A personalities with OCD tendencies tend to pretty much hate me on sight. I also have trouble keeping a neutral expression when I hear things that require time travel or breaking laws of physics in order to be true. I'm not a religious person but when I hear that Mark was originally written in English I can't control the facial tics........
I liked how you explained the reasons naturists are naturists - and what the "clothists" THINK our reasons are. There is no ill-intent. We don't want to live to just do whatever we want with no concern for others. We don't want to be lewd. We don't want to just break social norms for the sake of rebellion. I, personally, choose to be naked when I can because 1 - it's a way of showing respect and appreciation to God for his amazing creation (our bodies) 2 - there are mental, emotional, and physical health benefits, and 3 - it is far more comfortable most of the time.
I sincerely hope this video is shared widely with non-naturist friends.
Regarding conversations in a naturist setting being more meaningful, my conclusion has four components:
1) as a naturist, you accept that you are just what you are and let yourself be seen as such (metaphorically warts and all).
2) in a genuine naturist setting, everyone sees and accepts each other, 'warts and all'. There is no need for or sense of shame.
3) the naturist social contract is that you show respect for each other and perhaps look out for their welfare, for example if you feel they have been out in the sun too long.
4) if someone is displaying lustful or voyeuristic behaviour in a genuinely naturist setting, they are likely to be evicted because they are being disrespectful.
The result of all these is that naturist settings are safe and accepting. Hence conversations become genuinely honest, open and deeply meaningful.
One suggestion for non-naturists: when carrying out your personal prayer in the comfort and privacy of your own home, do it without clothes. This puts you in the position that our Father sees us, i.e. not by the clothes that we wear but by what is in our hearts. He loves you as you are, so you can too.
You put some good thoughts into this video. Thanks
Thanks for watching! I hope the video is helpful. :D
"......caution and compassion...." Compassion ?!?!?! NO. Not once. Not ever. Not once in my life have I ever encountered a fundamentalist/evangelical who ever had any interest in listening to what the other person had to say. It doesn't matter what you say. There's no penetration. It's like Semmelweiss Reflex run amok.
I should add that it really doesn't matter what the topic is. and there's certainly no shortage of non-evangelicals/fundamentalists who're classic examples of Semmelweiss Reflex.
Eh well maybe I have very unusual evangelicals in my region, because I encounter people the way I described in the video all the time. Maybe people here are just a little more reasonable than most. 🤷🏻♂️
Who knows?
Perhaps, but I've learned over the years that Type A personalities with OCD tendencies tend to pretty much hate me on sight. I also have trouble keeping a neutral expression when I hear things that require time travel or breaking laws of physics in order to be true. I'm not a religious person but when I hear that Mark was originally written in English I can't control the facial tics........