While I sort of like the idea of everyone being the same, I'm sad temple material is devoid of imagination.
When I worked in the temple, there was the occasional renegade soul who would show up, to the second floor sealing rooms, all robed and ready to go, with only robes (no pants/shirt under it).
True leaders, thinking out side of the temple styles norms of the past.
Oh for shame, how the mortals put the blame on us gods, for they say evils come from us, but it is they, rather, who by their own recklessness win sorrow beyond what is given... Zeus (1178 BC)
aranyborju wrote:Or she could wear the scarf over her face.
Yeah, there are lots of face-covering options for times when women should be mostly, but not completely, present. For Mormons, seeking out God in a Temple is one of those times. Of course, if an LDS woman is righteous enough to be seeking God at all times, it is reasonable to think that she will choose to dress appropriately. Thus...
Embroidery on the veil! Has anyone ever seen this before? Is it allowed? I have only seen simple hems.
Oh for shame, how the mortals put the blame on us gods, for they say evils come from us, but it is they, rather, who by their own recklessness win sorrow beyond what is given... Zeus (1178 BC)
zeezrom wrote:I'm now starting to doubt all my ideas about a temple style revolution. Does freedom of style have a place in the temple? Must Communistic Style dominate? Must it?
Can we afford to allow Democratic Style in the temple?
Regardless of whichever subject you choose, democratic and Mormonism do NOT belong together in the same sentence implying anything remotely similar in content or desire.
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zeezrom wrote:Hey guess what? I had a bolt of inspiration. What about a scarf as an alternative to the veil?!
Whatcha think? Seriously! This could be the ticket.
Instead of draping the veil over her face, she can take out a nice scarf and tie it around her neck. That would be awesome.
Or she could wear the scarf over her face.
Considering the fluff pierce they published in the Deseret New July 8th, 2012 issue I would say the Burqa is more likely the way they will be going. Especially if the demographics continue the way trends indicate: