Re: Once and for all... the "HENNA IS A SIN" argument

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Posted by Lara on July 27, 2001 at 23:01:50:

In reply to: Re: Once and for all... the "HENNA IS A SIN" argument posted by Lara on July 27, 2001 at 22:55:50:

: ...So once and for all... even for Christians, so long as it does
not
: go
: against your conscience, TATTOOS AND HENNA ARE NOT A SIN.
:
: Sophie, who will now come down from her soapbox for a bit...
:
: You are absolutely right! I don't consider mehndi to be any more
: sinful than lipstick or nail polish. ( I don't know about some of
: those sparkly green nail polishes, they might be evil..HA,HA)
:
: I think the problem for some Christians might be more about what
you
: are trying to represent with the henna. I might have to explain to
: people that I'm not a Hindu, or not trying to cast any spells or
ward
: off/call upon the spirit of anything. I'm just enjoying the talent
: God gave me, and appreciating the beauty of His creation.
:
: Thanks God!

I hope I didn't give the impression that I am disdainful of Hindus.

Lara, who's feeling super paranoid about being culturally sensitve
all of the sudden. ...I think I'l stop taking myself so seriously
now, thanks.

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: : ...So once and for all... even for Christians, so long as it does : not : : go : : against your conscience, TATTOOS AND HENNA ARE NOT A SIN. : : : : Sophie, who will now come down from her soapbox for a bit... : : : : You are absolutely right! I don't consider mehndi to be any more : : sinful than lipstick or nail polish. ( I don't know about some of : : those sparkly green nail polishes, they might be evil..HA,HA) : : : : I think the problem for some Christians might be more about what : you : : are trying to represent with the henna. I might have to explain to : : people that I'm not a Hindu, or not trying to cast any spells or : ward : : off/call upon the spirit of anything. I'm just enjoying the talent : : God gave me, and appreciating the beauty of His creation. : : : : Thanks God! : : I hope I didn't give the impression that I am disdainful of Hindus. : : Lara, who's feeling super paranoid about being culturally sensitve : all of the sudden. ...I think I'l stop taking myself so seriously : now, thanks.
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