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hamsterjill

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17. Don't hold me to this with regard to Fugelsang's book, but I think it's attributed to him.

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 02:18 PM

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I got the book as Christmas present and I can't wait to read it. But holiday schedules have been busy, and I've yet to sit down to read it.

I heard something the other day that I believe is attributed to this book, but full disclosure, since I've not read it yet, I could be wrong. Either way, the explanation was profound and real.

I am a Christian. But I certainly recognize what the Bible is and what it is not. It is NOT what it started out being because every MAN in power through the ages has changed meanings within the scriptures to justify his positions.

"Modesty" is not about dressing conservatively - at least not in the sense that we've been lead to believe for centuries. It's not about covering up hair, or boobs or body parts.

It is about having grace for people who are less fortunate. Modesty was something that was expected of rich women in church. They were not to flaunt their wealth in front of poorer women of faith.

That makes sense to me.

Tell your sonofabitch of an uncle to glare all he wants. He's wrong.

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