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Permalink Reply by Stephen Walski on June 28, 2011 at 10:41pm

No Nudity has nothing to do with religion.

 

Wiccans and pagans often practice public nudity in their religious nonsense. They arent any better then christians.

 

Atheists hold no common ideal beyond the lack of belief in god based simply on being an atheist.

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Permalink Reply by Michael J. Davis on June 28, 2011 at 11:06pm

Is this a serious question?  I cannot comprehend why there is not social science data I can consult on this phenomenon.

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Permalink Reply by Dustin on June 28, 2011 at 11:56pm

But it does make sense to postulate Religious Conservatives may indeed keep as many clothes on as possible even when they are alone and can't be seen by any outside observers.

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Permalink Reply by Sarcastic Maniac on June 28, 2011 at 11:07pm

I agree with UsuallyScarlett. I don't think theism/atheism has anything to do with it.

I also regularly go around my college apartment naked since I have no roommates and usually keep my blinds closed. Makes me feel like I really own the place. ;)

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Permalink Reply by Doug Reardon on June 28, 2011 at 11:14pm

It's interesting to watch children.  When they are small they prefer being naked, but around about 10 or so, they become almost puritanical.  (and before you ask, I am not a pedophile!)

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Irvine on June 29, 2011 at 8:59am

Religion is obsessed with covering up and modesty, I would say it is certainly a partially religious thing. Of course, as with anything, there are other factors. Mormons, muslims, jews, sikhs, the amish and I'm sure there are others who have dogma that relates to clothing. Most of these rules are there to repress sexuality, especially in women.

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Permalink Reply by oneinfinity on June 28, 2011 at 11:18pm

I think that's an interesting question. My inclination is to think that atheists would be, in general, far less ashamed of nudity than the religious. Not all religions necessarily, but all religions that tend to equate our "animal" aspects with "evil." It's perfectly natural for humans to be nude, of course, but when there's so much shame, repression and fear heaped upon sexuality, what can you expect but a proportional condemnation of nudity.

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Permalink Reply by Ed on June 29, 2011 at 10:18pm

One~,

 

I am inclined to agree. If after our civilization has evolved to the point that there was in fact no more religion would be see a change in our need for clothing? Geographic considerations being in the formula of course.

 

Ed

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Permalink Reply by 14o68bopi97lc on June 28, 2011 at 11:23pm

Eh, even when I was a Christian I would opt for walking around the house in as little clothing as possible. I don't think one's feelings regarding comfort are really related to their religion, and I think it could be dangerous to argue that it does.

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Irvine on June 29, 2011 at 9:01am

Do you think the prudes are influenced by their religion though? You've already made it clear that you're an exceptionally rational christian.

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Permalink Reply by Ed on June 29, 2011 at 10:14pm

Jenn,

 

Do you believe Christians who have a hangup about nudity do so as a result of their biblical beliefs or is it more an issue of being comfortable with your body from a physical standpoint? Those who consider nudity a no-no, can they back it up with scripture?

 

Lastly, one you consider doing an impromptu poll of your congregation and find out just how many do the "nude thing?" It would be interesting to hear their responses.    :^ )

 

Ed

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Permalink Reply by Mo Trauen on June 30, 2011 at 12:41pm

I wouldn't ask directly, if I were you.  Someone will get suspicious right away.  I doubt that those who are private nudists would tell the truth around people from their church anyway.

 

There may be some research on this out there somewhere, but I would be very surprised if it were not true that theists are less likely to go nude--even in private.  So much of religion is based on being ashamed of one's sexual parts and sex life in general.  I think this shame is a key part of the mind game being played by those who profit from the religion business.

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