Dentures? (And other falsified body parts.)

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seoulsearch

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Ok everyone,

Here we go again! Hopefully I won't get kicked out of a Christian Forum for this...

Here is a thought summarized by a friend and myself this week: you've probably noticed that there are all kinds of "non-surgical enhancement devices" out there (for example, you can buy undergarments, particularly for women, that make you look three sizes bigger than what you actually are.)

My friend was discussing someone she knows who usually wears: false eyelashes, half a palette of makeup, fake nails, padded jeans, padded undergarments, and false hair.

As Christians, we are not allowed to "try out the merchandise" or "take the car out for a test drive" before marriage, SO...

My question is, how would you feel if you married someone and found out half or more of their looks are padding and/or, not a natural part of their body???!!! And what would you do??? This particular girl I'm mentioning as an example looks drastically different without her, uh, "equipment."

And, as Christians, is it wrong to give off what some may perceive to be a "false impression"?

I myself am lazy--I can't imagine getting up in the morning and thinking, "Gee, I have to put on my hair, strap on my butt, make sure the package in the front is straight (not too much to the left, not too much to the right, not too much up or down)," etc.

I told my friend, "Well, I may not be much to look at, but at least everything that's there is natural!"
 
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chelsers

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seoulsearch said:
Ok everyone,

Here we go again! Hopefully I won't get kicked out of a Christian Forum for this...

Here is a thought summarized by a friend and myself this week: you've probably noticed that there are all kinds of "non-surgical enhancement devices" out there (for example, you can buy undergarments, particularly for women, that make you look three sizes bigger than what you actually are.)

My friend was discussing someone she knows who usually wears: false eyelashes, half a palette of makeup, fake nails, padded jeans, padded undergarments, and false hair.

As Christians, we are not allowed to "try out the merchandise" or "take the car out for a test drive" before marriage, SO...

My question is, how would you feel if you married someone and found out half or more of their looks are padding and/or, not a natural part of their body???!!! And what would you do??? This particular girl I'm mentioning as an example looks drastically different without her, uh, "equipment."

And, as Christians, is it wrong to give off what some may perceive to be a "false impression"?

I myself am lazy--I can't imagine getting up in the morning and thinking, "Gee, I have to put on my hair, strap on my butt, make sure the package in the front is straight (not too much to the left, not too much to the right, not too much up or down)," etc.

I told my friend, "Well, I may not be much to look at, but at least everything that's there is natural!"
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My theory is that you should be yourself, physically and emotionally. You should take care of your health and be hygienic but I personally believe that the fake stuff is a waste of time. To me, all the padding and makeup and what not are what the world says you need to be beautiful and that's not the case. Think of all the money we waste on these things, it's crazy. This especially goes out to the ladies.


I think if you get to know someone the whole "try before you buy" thing is rendered moot. You don't have to physically be with someone to know you want to spend the rest of your life with them.

Proverbs 6:25 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.

Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Ezekhiel 16:4 And your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, because the splendor I had given you made your beauty perfect, declares the Sovereign LORD.

1 Peter 3:3-4 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— 4but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.
 
seoulsearch

seoulsearch

OutWrite Trouble
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It's interesting though.

I just read a book by Emilie Barnes (well-known for her ministry to women) and she quotes the 1 Peter 3:3-4 passage (don't let your beauty be tied up in outward appearances or material things)

BUT

she basically says, today's smart woman will keep herself looking as good as possible so her husband won't go looking elsewhere.

I found that to be a little ironic.
 
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chelsers

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Oh I forgot to add this. My mom and dad have been together for 30 years (married for 25) and one of the things he loved most about her was that she was totally natural. No make up and nothing fake including her personality. She even thought she looked terrible, she'd been working all day and she was sweaty and her hair was messed up but he thought she looked beautiful.

I know, sappy, but I think it's awfully cute.
 
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chelsers

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seoulsearch said:
It's interesting though.

I just read a book by Emilie Barnes (well-known for her ministry to women) and she quotes the 1 Peter 3:3-4 passage (don't let your beauty be tied up in outward appearances or material things)

BUT

she basically says, today's smart woman will keep herself looking as good as possible so her husband won't go looking elsewhere.

I found that to be a little ironic.
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Oh I know, I think that's ironic as well. Lots of so called preachers out there teach a lot of things that make you wonder about them. I was watching TBN and these two women, fake as could be physically, were hocking beauty creams and using passages from Esther to try and con women into buying their junk. It was shameful.

If someone's husband wants them to look like the women of the world and if they don't look a certain way he'll look elsewhere then I question their husbands Christianity or lack thereof.

Now I'm not saying you shouldn't be hygienic, get haircuts or try and be physically healthy of course. But that doesn't mean caking on makeup, having fake nails, dying your hair etc. To me these are things that the world says you need to do to be attractive and as Christians we know that's not the case. If a man wants that then he doesn't want a woman who's devoted to the Lord, and you don't want that man.
 
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SamIam

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yeah i wouldnt be to happy if i married someone to realize everything was fake
 
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Sharp

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chelsers said:
Oh I forgot to add this. My mom and dad have been together for 30 years (married for 25) and one of the things he loved most about her was that she was totally natural. No make up and nothing fake including her personality. She even thought she looked terrible, she'd been working all day and she was sweaty and her hair was messed up but he thought she looked beautiful.

I know, sappy, but I think it's awfully cute.
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I agree Chelsers. My personal preference is no makeup anywhere ever. Period. Its pretty much just paint and chemicals that makes people look different, not better. And women wonder why their skin ages so quickly! There's gotta be some sort of toxic element to makeup I reckon, which makes women's skin shrivel up so they buy anti-ageing creams. Its a massive conspiracy!
 
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SamIam

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Sharp said:
I agree Chelsers. My personal preference is no makeup anywhere ever. Period. Its pretty much just paint and chemicals that makes people look different, not better. And women wonder why their skin ages so quickly! There's gotta be some sort of toxic element to makeup I reckon, which makes women's skin shrivel up so they buy anti-ageing creams. Its a massive conspiracy!
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You might be the only guy that feels this way.. Because of society today, more and more men expect women to look a certain way, to dress a certain way, Women that look normal now days dont stand a chance i believe.
 
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chelsers

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SamIam said:
You might be the only guy that feels this way.. Because of society today, more and more men expect women to look a certain way, to dress a certain way, Women that look normal now days dont stand a chance i believe.
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The way I see it, if a guy wants a woman like that he can go find one because I don't want him anyway.
 
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SamIam

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chelsers said:
The way I see it, if a guy wants a woman like that he can go find one because I don't want him anyway.
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amen to that... if a man is like that.... not worth your time is how i see it
 
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chelsers

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Sharp said:
I agree Chelsers. My personal preference is no makeup anywhere ever. Period. Its pretty much just paint and chemicals that makes people look different, not better. And women wonder why their skin ages so quickly! There's gotta be some sort of toxic element to makeup I reckon, which makes women's skin shrivel up so they buy anti-ageing creams. Its a massive conspiracy!
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I totally agree, I don't wear makeup and whenever I have it drives me crazy. So I never wear it and my skin thanks me for it. Plus I don't waste all that money on it, which is a plus.
 
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SamIam

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Some women look good with it on some women dont... some wear it to cover up scars or birthmarks on their face... some women put so much on and they look so pretty but when they take it off its like AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH PUT IT BACK ON PLEAAASSEEE!!! its always nice to know whats underneath all that gunk
 
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chelsers

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SamIam said:
Some women look good with it on some women dont... some wear it to cover up scars or birthmarks on their face... some women put so much on and they look so pretty but when they take it off its like AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH PUT IT BACK ON PLEAAASSEEE!!! its always nice to know whats underneath all that gunk
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Yes I figure if I scare someone at least I'm scaring them with the real me :D
 
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christiancollegegirl

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LOL!! I hardly ever wear makeup at all. The most I really do is lipgloss. Putting on makeup everymorning is too much for me. I'd rather sleep the extra 45-ish minutes it would take to do all that. I usually get dressed, brush my hair into a ponytail and I'm ready.
 
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Kenoragirl

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i don't like to look fake but i do what i can to look decent lol. I do my makeup for me... i don't really care if anyone notices. Its so I feel at least half human! lol
 
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Jordan9

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Dentures is a bit different. I mean, that's more utilitarian than for fashion purposes. But other body enhancements aren't very endearing. I don't know if they're sins yet. Probably. If not, then the vanity that's normally associated with them could be considered sinful.
 
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christiancollegegirl

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Taking extra time to make yourself look presentable isn't wrong. However, doing do much that you look fake should be.
 
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chelsers

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christiancollegegirl said:
Taking extra time to make yourself look presentable isn't wrong. However, doing do much that you look fake should be.
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I agree. I personally just think it's a shame that we have to feel like we don't look presentable without makeup. I don't wear any and I don't notice any children running away in fear...
 
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pinkstix56

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Hmmm i never really thought of a guy trying to put on a lot of fake stuff....but i guess i wouldn't even care cause i do the same lol
 
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isabel1822

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the word "dentures" caught my eye...and as I continued i realized the point you were making. I wear dentures and without them I cannot chew my food which is necessary for healthy living. Even though I have a nice smile, I have to be careful for bad breath and such and when I stay over nights at family/friends, its a bit embarrassing because I take them off for cleansing and comfort and have to be sure to pop em in before anyone sees me. I have no shame, though, to admit i wear dentures. They're mine and I payed for them. As for other parts, gravity has taken place and with a little help from a well fitting, yet enhancing bra, i feel more confident that the clothes i wear are not wearing me and I feel well put together. Would I tell a future husband about it, sure!! Will he accept that - who knows. But since I cant afford implants, a little lift lifts my spirits and thats enough for me no matter who likes it or not.
 
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