One member asked in the Forum: How do you overcome religious convictions? Our church is very traditional, and my husband thinks nudity is lewd.
My reply: It depends. Is he heavily involved in church affairs? Does his life revolve around church? Not to sound condescending but, does he prefer established knowledge to making up his own mind?
In my case, I had already thrown off the shackles of religion before discovering naturism. But there are others here who are committed to whatever religion they practice and have been able to somehow justify that being nude is okay.
For some people, religion is life itself. These may be the hardest people to change, and it may well prove impossible. For others, religion is but one part of life and can be superseded when facts contradict belief.
I'd be remiss not to mention that some people also study scripture carefully and come up with interpretations that may not reflect mainstream thinking. This does not make them any less committed to their beliefs, nor any less convinced that their religious path is a right one, or at least as right as the others that exist.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SocialCO Media, LLC or True NudistsMy reply: It depends. Is he heavily involved in church affairs? Does his life revolve around church? Not to sound condescending but, does he prefer established knowledge to making up his own mind?
In my case, I had already thrown off the shackles of religion before discovering naturism. But there are others here who are committed to whatever religion they practice and have been able to somehow justify that being nude is okay.
For some people, religion is life itself. These may be the hardest people to change, and it may well prove impossible. For others, religion is but one part of life and can be superseded when facts contradict belief.
I'd be remiss not to mention that some people also study scripture carefully and come up with interpretations that may not reflect mainstream thinking. This does not make them any less committed to their beliefs, nor any less convinced that their religious path is a right one, or at least as right as the others that exist.
