morpheus0013 asked, My question is, why is "Truth" so near the genitals?
The Ephesians 6 reference for these pajamas is an extended metaphor about how virtues let people withstand evil. It places several pieces of clothing and armor: [13] Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after all is done, to stand. [14] Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, [15] and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. [16] In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. [17] Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
So to follow the metaphor, the belt is labeled "truth", the chest is labeled "righteousness", the pajama legs are labeled "peace", the hat is labeled "salvation", and the shield pillow is labeled "faith". At least they left out the sword. The pajamas are contrived, but so is the Bible verse.
Let's face it, there is nothing wrong with truth, righteousness (being good, not being snobbish), and peace. I admit that salvation, faith, and the Word of God are religious, but they are the nice side of Christianity. Is this any worse than pajamas that say "Michigan State University"?
Christian stores are as full of tacky items as any souvenir store. Respect for the religion does not stop the desire to buy knick-knacks. These Armor of God pajamas are more of the same.
Main Entry: rhe·tor·i·cal Pronunciation: ri-'tor-i-k&l, -'tär- Variant(s): also rhe·tor·ic /ri-'tor-ik, -'tär-/ Function: adjective 1 a : of, relating to, or concerned with rhetoric b : employed for rhetorical effect; especially : asked merely for effect with no answer expected 2 a : given to rhetoric : GRANDILOQUENT b : VERBAL - rhe·tor·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb ()
Okay, your question was rhetorical, but I wanted an excuse to post the Bible verse anyway. The verse lets one comprehend the full silliness of the pajamas.
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branchandroot
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Date: 2006-08-22 11:03 pm (UTC)My question is, why is "Truth" so near the genitals?
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Date: 2006-08-22 11:24 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2006-08-23 01:10 am (UTC)My question is, why is "Truth" so near the genitals?
The Ephesians 6 reference for these pajamas is an extended metaphor about how virtues let people withstand evil. It places several pieces of clothing and armor:
[13] Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after all is done, to stand. [14] Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, [15] and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. [16] In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. [17] Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
So to follow the metaphor, the belt is labeled "truth", the chest is labeled "righteousness", the pajama legs are labeled "peace", the hat is labeled "salvation", and the shield pillow is labeled "faith". At least they left out the sword. The pajamas are contrived, but so is the Bible verse.
Let's face it, there is nothing wrong with truth, righteousness (being good, not being snobbish), and peace. I admit that salvation, faith, and the Word of God are religious, but they are the nice side of Christianity. Is this any worse than pajamas that say "Michigan State University"?
Christian stores are as full of tacky items as any souvenir store. Respect for the religion does not stop the desire to buy knick-knacks. These Armor of God pajamas are more of the same.
Erin Schram
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Date: 2006-08-23 01:30 am (UTC)Pronunciation: ri-'tor-i-k&l, -'tär-
Variant(s): also rhe·tor·ic /ri-'tor-ik, -'tär-/
Function: adjective
1 a : of, relating to, or concerned with rhetoric b : employed for rhetorical effect; especially : asked merely for effect with no answer expected
2 a : given to rhetoric : GRANDILOQUENT b : VERBAL
- rhe·tor·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb ()
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Date: 2006-08-23 11:15 am (UTC)