Comments on: Are “Au Naturale” Destinations Okay?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:54:34 +0000

J — As a married (nearly 40 years) Christian man, I can relate very much to the husband who is described in the original question. My wife and I stand on the same idealogical positions as described in the question. It is a marriage issue — how a husband and wife work through differences (even differences in music tastes, child-rearing, alcohol consumption or not). I agree with several of the posts — it is good that you don’t simply condemn, but offer creative alternatives; the Christian male who resents the assumption that all men have no self-control. If we are going to examine any issue and try to make moral judgments, then let us who name the name of Christ, do so by examine what Scripture says (or does not say) on the topic. Everyone of us who read this blog do so with the aid and use of a device (computer) which is not mentioned in Scripture. Our moral use is determined by the application of other Biblical principles. Personal use/presence at clothing optional beaches should be examined by marriage partners in light of Scripture — not simply what the majority of Christians around them might consider okay or not.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:12:28 +0000

As a christian male I am offended (& i’ve come across this time & time again) by the way you just assume that all men are dogs and have no self control, or respect for women. Not every male is a pig, thanks.

By: J

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:26:52 +0000

Okay, for those who commented on this post and were blocked, I have printed all of your comments today in a post called Who Should See You Naked? More on Nudity vs. Modesty: http://www.hotholyhumorous.blogspot.com/2012/09/who-should-see-you-naked-more-on-nudity.html. You may comment further over there.

Meanwhile, the post above is more specifically about MARRIAGE–what I really write about–and comments will be limited here as such.

Blessings to all!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:12:30 +0000

There is something just so primal about being out there au-naturale as you call it. It is really great if you can keep it private. We we were at a place in Pa that has an outdoor hot-tub on a private deck that asks hot-tubbers to not wear anything into the tub. Bathing suits hold laundry soap and make issues in tubs with foaming etc. Hot tub owners apparently know this. We highly recommend this romantic place for married couples only. It is the Little Stone Cottage in Lancaster. You can google it. We had several wonderful times there and want other couples who appreciate marriage to know about it. Theres just something about wet wild and naked…that well… you try it out!

By: Gina Parris

Gina Parris — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:28:39 +0000

One time Paul and I were on vacation in St. Maartin, where we stayed away from the “clothing-optional” beach. (Heck, I just knew I’d end up all over the internet if I went nude- probably for an anti-cellulite campaign) Anyway, we made friends with this GREAT couple on the beach next to us and at one point Paul said to the modestly-clad wife, “I’m so glad you’re not naked. I could never have had this great conversation!”

By: J

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:13:44 +0000

I'm getting a ton of comments from naturists/nudists and those in opposition to that practice. This post is about a married couple and how they can find private ways to be nude together (or not).

So with all due respect to your arguments--and mostly respectful debate--I will forego publishing the recent flurry of comments on the topic of nudism. I am especially uncomfortable with publishing those that promote public nudity with links to other websites. The viewpoint I present here is widely accepted in the church mainstream--that Christians should be publically modest in whatever culture they are in.

Thanks to all!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 05:32:51 +0000

“From a man’s perspective, No, it is not possible to go to a nude beach and not look at the nude women. It really is that simple. Most men, I think, go to nude beaches for the purpose of seeing the women sans swimsuits. As well, many of the women at such beaches are young and have trim figures that men, being visually oriented beings, cannot help looking at and, yes, lusting after.”

The only nude beach I’ve ever encountered was populated mostly by old, fat men. Lust was the last thing on my mind – it was more like “pass the eye bleach, thanks”

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 05:29:29 +0000

Thanks for the topic. I agree – public nudity is really not going to edify anyone. Privately – between husband and wife – anything goes if they both desire it. Why not?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:24:19 +0000

In reply to mamarachael. It is biblical.. That's why god covered Adam and eve up when they felt the guilt of being naked... Says it in the bible..

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:38:10 +0000

I love how you write. Just had to say so!