New girl here
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Forum Name: Long Hair Support
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Topic: New girl here
Posted By: NYshopgirl152
Subject: New girl here
Date Posted: January 22 2004 at 9:45pm
| Hi everyone. I've loved reading the supporting messages about all this long hair; however, I am not sure if there is anyone who posts here grows there hair long for biblical reasons? I never had very long hair through high school and college but after all that I started going to a Pentecostal church and many women have long hair. Biblically, it is to show you are submitted to your husband and God. I don't cut it, trim it, nothing. Having two children under 3 to chase after, all this hair can be a big stress to me. It is refreshing to hear so many people WANT to have all this hair. I look forward to reading more inspiring stories to make me love my hair on the days when I just want to... I won't even say it. |
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Posted By: pixie lady
Date Posted: January 22 2004 at 11:03pm
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You are submitted to your husband? Sounds like a S/M submissive/dominant cult thing. It's fine for a Christian, or anyone of any other religion, to have long hair, but don't try and tell me that women who don't have long hair aren't good Christians. It's what is in the heart that counts, it says that in the Bible. Hair is just a surface level thing, someone's heart and soul are far, far more important. |
Posted By: hairalways
Date Posted: January 23 2004 at 4:45am
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NYShopGirl, There are so many ways to interpret the scriptures. If I may suggest, read them for yourself and take your OWN meaning from them. I would never assume to ask you to change your ways....but do try and use your own mind and heart when it comes to God. God doesn't specify HOW long in the bible, does he? make sure that whatever length it is, you like it and enjoy it. I have 4 kids under the age of 8 and I know it is hard to put family first when you yourself are feeling unhappy. Take a little bit of time to yourself and enjoy your hair, whatever length it is. Jacqui Jacqui ------------- |
Posted By: caramia
Date Posted: January 23 2004 at 7:16am
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NYShopgirl - welcome and stick around - I sent you a bmail. Hairalways - I agree with you - there are many ways to interpret the scriptures. Caramia  ------------- "I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me." |
Posted By: rrobey
Date Posted: January 23 2004 at 7:33am
Try not to make religion so legalistic. It's not about the religion... it's about the relationship! That being said, I honestly don't think God will mind if you cut your hair... husband maybe, but not God. He's looking at your heart, not your head.  Good luck. Becky ------------- |
Posted By: NYshopgirl152
Date Posted: January 23 2004 at 7:51am
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Wow! I think it may be hard to stick around here. I really was only giving a background about myself and WAS NOT making any accusations or assumtions about other people. My question was whether anybody grew their hair long for biblical reasons...it was not a question about whether people thought I was right or wrong. I really thought it was a simple question, but I guess that kind of question brings everything and everyone out of the woodwork. No matter what...I will not be ashamed of what I have. ------------- |
Posted By: rrobey
Date Posted: January 23 2004 at 7:58am
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Sorry NYshopgirl.... Sorry, I guess we all misinterpreted what you were asking/saying. Becky
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NYshopgirl152 wrote:Posted By: Lalaithial
Date Posted: January 23 2004 at 10:24am
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Hair has always been a part of culture and religion so don't feel alone. Styles of hair, adornments, length. I grew my hair long partly because of it's significance in maidenhood in ages past (mostly because I like the style though) It's not really the same but, my hair does have an importance to me that goes beyond physical. If you want to grow your hair as a sign of devotion then thats cool. (People have done way worse thing in the name of devotion) So on the days when you feel like cutting it off, spend some time with your hair, comb it out brush it, and put it in a pretty style. Braid flowers into it, make yourself feel good about having it. If your gonna have long hair you should enjoy it. It can be really fun. ------------- |
Posted By: enfys
Date Posted: January 23 2004 at 10:38am
NYShopGirl, hi! and welcomeI have long hair pertly for religious reasons. It's always been long, but I now keep it that way because of what I've read in the Bible. I wouldn't cut it, but only because I don't want to. If it said in the Bible to have short hair, I probably still wouldn't want it short. However, religion really adds some weight to arguements with fashion concious friends I don't have a hubby, but if/when I do, I won't cut my hair for him. As I don't believe in mixed religion marriages, it shouldn't be an issue. I too am Pentecostal (Elim). My adivice is - love your hair. God gave it to you. One last thing - did you mean submitted literally? I see commitment to your husband as important, of course. I can't remember the exact wording, but isn't long hair a sign of servitude to God and your husband? ------------- http://www.myspace.com/waltzin_with_the_open_sea - http://www.myspace.com/waltzin_with_the_open_sea Ah-ha, a place I can soon add hair pics...once I do some |