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Men with Pierced Ears - 8/9/2007 3:33:11 PM
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kev7770
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Hi, I' m 37 and always wanted my ears pierced. Now it is fairly common to see men with pierced ears. I figure that at this point I know it is something I want. I just pierced my ears and really like it. I like nice clothes and have a bit of style, and I think it suits me, I wear very tiny little studs now and maybe later some hoops that don't draw a lot of attention, kinda downplayed.
I am a member of a Baptist church which I love. I don't plan on wearing earrings at church or if I am teaching a Bible study. I don't wear t-shirts and jeans to church either, I dress approprately for the Lord's house.
To me pierced ears is a personal thing. I can't find any biblical reason against having my ears pierced, but I don't want to offend anyone who doesn't understand. I just like pierced ears, plain and simple, it means nothing else to me. But I understand that not everyone would feel that way.
What do you think?
I'd love to hear your opinions on this....
thanks! 
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/9/2007 3:37:43 PM
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Pierce away. I'd do it myself, but after watching my daughters do it, I'm a coward....
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/9/2007 4:12:41 PM
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Kat_D
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To me pierced ears is a personal thing. I can't find any biblical reason against having my ears pierced, but I don't want to offend anyone who doesn't understand. I just like pierced ears, plain and simple, it means nothing else to me. But I understand that not everyone would feel that way.
Then, by all means, you should have them!
I have no objection...but, imho, it's just so 80's!
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/9/2007 4:18:31 PM
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Well, since you've already decided('I just pierced my ears'), why should anyone else care unless they're judging you? People will do what they will; just don't be accused of the same.
Romans 14:1-"The notion of[this gifting]isn’t to make distinctions in narrow judgments but to bring the gifts of faith together in obedience. 2 One’s judgment can eat all things in freedom yet some regard such freedom as weakness so the weak eat vegetables only. 3 Neither boldness or frailty are regarded with contempt since the action isn’t the obedience for God has accepted both of them. 4 What business is it of yours since it’s not your servant to order about? Is it not His Master’s responsibility whether he stands or falls for the Lord’s discipline will make him stand or fall."
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/9/2007 5:18:44 PM
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They're your ears so I'm not sure why some would have a problem with it. I don't think less of men who pierce their ears (I have 2 male cousins that have both ears pierced!). It's not just a "female thing" to have pierced ears, and I really don't give a second look when I see a man with earrings.
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/9/2007 5:19:46 PM
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vhyndman
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If having pierced ears is OK, which I believe it is, then it was ALWAYS OK... and those who cast folks out of the church in the 60's were wrong. Culture has a history of defining what the church thinks, even though we know better.
Makes me wonder what we're casting folks out for NOW that we'll regret in the future.
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/9/2007 8:15:08 PM
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Hischild1994
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ORIGINAL: kev7770
I am a member of a Baptist church which I love. I don't plan on wearing earrings at church or if I am teaching a Bible study. I don't wear t-shirts and jeans to church either, I dress approprately for the Lord's house.
Well, I don't understand your conviction of not wearing jeans and t-shirts to church... but that would be best for another thread I suppose.
If there is no problem with having pierced ears, why don't you want to wear the earrings to church?
Also, don't you have to leave them in for so many weeks before you can remove them?
BTW- Welcome to forums!
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/9/2007 11:32:45 PM
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miasma
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I wouldn't wear my piercings to church, just like I wouldn't wear cut-offs and a wife beater. I'd take them out for family gatherings, just like I wouldn't sit around drinking beer, with my family.
And yeah, you're not taking them out before the holes have closed, are you?
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/10/2007 12:14:17 AM
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Hischild1994
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ORIGINAL: miasma
I wouldn't wear my piercings to church, just like I wouldn't wear cut-offs and a wife beater. I'd take them out for family gatherings, just like I wouldn't sit around drinking beer, with my family.
And yeah, you're not taking them out before the holes have closed, are you?
wife beater??
I wear my piercings to church. But, then again, I'm female and they are on my earlobes. However, we have guys who wear piercings. I never heard anyone make a comment about it.
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/10/2007 12:20:13 AM
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Would your boss approve? I know some white coller jobs wouldn't approve of such a thing because it may not look professional to them.
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/10/2007 12:22:59 AM
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wife beater??
Here It Is
Wifebeater
Usually worn by men, although sometimes worn by women. They are generally made for underwear, generally have large sleeve holes and a large neck, down to near the breasts, in fact. also known as a-shirts
The term originates from frequent depictions of aggressive men, usually living in poor conditions (such as living in a trailer) and having low income, who would be depicted as beating their wife or children and sitting in front of a TV, watching an American Football game and drinking beer in a stained white sleeveless shirt.
In the Chicago area and Philadelphia area this type of shirt is often known as a Dago T, much like the term Guinea T in the New York area This is due to its popularity with men of Italian descent. In popular culture, the wifebeater is usually seen being worn by Tony in The Sopranos, and was worn by Sonny Corleone in the film The Godfather.
Wifebeater shirts are increasingly common for hipsters to wear [citation needed], because of its recent popularity among celebrities, such as Kevin Federline, and Eminem. Levi's advertisements frequently have the models wearing nothing but wifebeaters and jeans.
Edited to add definition.
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/10/2007 8:33:46 AM
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Eww, no thanks.
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/10/2007 12:09:48 PM
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JustPeachey
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Why would someone go to the trouble of getting their ears pierced and then not wearing earrings to church?
There's nothing unbiblical or sinful about a man with a pierced ear.
In fact, men used to pierce their ears as a sign of being the Lord's bond servant, didn't they?
If your church would seriously frown on such a thing, maybe they have some conviction coming their way instead of you.
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/10/2007 12:12:08 PM
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miasma
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Why would someone go to the trouble of getting their ears pierced and then not wearing earrings to church?
As I posted earlier, there's a time and a place for everything.
Perhaps he doesn't want to potentially draw attention to himself, when all eyes should be on the sermon.
Or he doesn't feel like dealing with annoying questions and comments.
"Did that hurt?"
"Are you gay?"
/shrugs
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/15/2007 4:44:32 AM
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o1krisa
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I think men (or boys rather around my age, ha! ha!) with pierced ears are cute. It gives that bad-boy look with out the bad-boy attitude. I am totally up for u pierce it.
PS: Plus it shows your individuality
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/16/2007 11:09:03 PM
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humbleinspirit
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I had my ear pierced once, back in the 80's. It got infected though, so I had to take it out!
Some contemporary men wear earrings in both ears. There's nothing feminine about it, they are just trying to be hip!
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/16/2007 11:45:17 PM
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BeesKnees
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In many conservative Baptist circles where I live, wearing earrings would invite someone's grandma to GRAB you by that ear, and haul you in front of an elder.
But this is a cultural thing, and I personally don't have a problem with it.
But again, I personally have heard some serious ranting and raving from older, more conservative church members, who are extremely offended by earrings on men (and jeans, and tanktops, and dancing, smoking, cards, movies, rock music, junk food, alcohol, gambling, makeup, and showing up to church without any pantyhose on)
ETA - Keep doing what you're doing, and maintain a conservative and respectful appearance at church. Avoid gray areas completely, and just don't go there. We're to maintain unity in the bonds of peace. That means not doing anything to tick off someone older and wiser than you.
Earrings are viewed by some to be effeminate, hence the controversy.
Edited to add: I DID have to find a church where people are ok with makeup!
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/18/2007 10:30:18 PM
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colliefan
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In fact, men used to pierce their ears as a sign of being the Lord's bond servant, didn't they?
Yep. Also, in some prison cultures it was a sign of availability. Right ear: avialable. Left ear: taken.
Now it is just a sign of being hip. It's not something that going to send one to hell/
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/18/2007 10:49:52 PM
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It truly does depend on the culture. There is nothing in the Bible that expressly forbids men wearing ear rings, thus you must determine if it is wise in your situation.
There are certain things worth "dying" for, and other things that simply are not a big deal. I just left a church where the pastor was doing some very questionable things, morally, but people didn't want to do anything about it. That, in my mind, is something worth fighting for. The church I joined in its place is in a much better situation. At this new church, however, it would be difficult to wear jeans and flip flops. Though no one would trouble me for it, it would cause some of the elderly folks to be uncomfortable. In this situation, what is more important - me wearing a certain type of clothing for the sake of my supposed liberty, or taking the extra effort to dress up for two hours as to not make anyone in the church uncomfortable?
In your situation, I would ask the same situation. If you think it would offend people, then ask yourself if it is a battle worth dying for. Is it something where you can take a last stand? If not, and you know it will cause problems, it might be wise to just avoid it for now.
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RE: Men with Pierced Ears - 8/19/2007 3:22:50 PM
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BeesKnees
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Paul DOES say that women are to dress as women, and men as men.
A lot of the people in our churches, rightly or wrongly, believe earrings are for women.
Thus, earrings are seen by MANY to be effeminate, therefore wrong...
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