At mass in Manila, don't wear a v-neck top
If plan to attend a Catholic mass in Manila anytime soon, make sure that you leave your low cut sarong dress back at the hotel.The archdiocese of Manila recently issued a set a guidelines addressing what is and what is not appropriate mass attire following complaints from parishioners about their pew mates' distracting outfits. Peachy Yamsuan, a spokesperson for the diocese, pointed out that the new rules are intended to "to remind people that it would be good to come in appropriate clothing because other people are scandalized."
To get the point across, church leaders have hung posters posters that dictate what is appropriate for mass -- i.e. no short skirts, revealing necklines and spaghetti-strap tops for the ladies and no shorts, caps and basketball jerseys for men.
Call me old-fashioned, but I think it should go without saying that mini skirts and baseball caps are a bad idea for church going. I know, I know, god loves you just as you are, but I seriously doubt that applies to women in boob shirts and men in tank tops.
[via Reuters]






GNIB, 6-27-2007, 10:28AM
Anne Metz, I just observed that you're sort of an atheist or an agnostic. I don't know but all I know when it's about religion and faith , you have nothing good to say . First you were opposed to the idea of young fashion-model hopefuls hoping to find meaning in their faith through Christ , and now you refer God as "god loves you". When your idea of a god is not God, then don't assume that all gods "love people unconditionally" because not all gods are like God. But if you believe that a certain "god can love" , pleaaaaaaahhhhsee just refer that god as "God" because he is the only god that loves people unconditionally. You 're supposed to blog about fashion and not post your insights about faith, religion and God. So stick to fashion. And by the way, the Catholic faith in the Philippines is based on the teachings of "God" not "god" ....because there are so many gods and maybe you have several of them that you adore and worship all your life.
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