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| Adornment Adornment 19x15, 2003, prisma bronze & raisen noir, carbon ink. Available for Purchase In this sketch Mennonite Popeye and Olive Oil rendezvous with worldly adornment. Wearing jewelry, neckties and lipstick became major church issues because they embodied the abominations of vanity and sensuality. The following statement was taken from a letter sent to Conservative Mennonite members in 1990 concerning membership. It is a break with tradition in its brevity, with a much less legalistic tone from earlier mandates. Acceptance of the wedding ring was a new liberal development. "V. Regarding Dress: We seek to maintain the biblical standards of simplicity, modesty and propriety in our regard to appearance. A. We encourage the choice in attire that would reflect the nature and character of Christ, in contrast to being sexually provocative (either sex), excessively costly, and extreme in nature. B. We discourage the use of cosmetics that distort the natural creation God intended. VI. Regarding Adornment: The following is our congregational policy as regarding the allowable and not allowable wearing of jewelry. We will refer to jewelry in three categories. 1. Utilitarian 2. Ornamental 3. Symbolic. A. We promote discretion and simplicity in utilitarian jewelry such as watches, eyeglasses, etc. B. All ornamental jewelry such as ear and finger rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. are not to be worn by either sex. C. The symbolic wedding band if worn is acceptable as a plain, simple, single band without any jeweled setting. Note: Congregational policy is not to perform any wedding ceremony where rings are exchanged and persons will be asked to refrain from exchanging rings during the ceremony." |
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