Victoria's Secret Angel Walks

[Saved7]

Well, glory to our God for convicting this beautiful young woman to walk away from her career for her faith and husband.
http://gma.yahoo.com/video/fashionbe...-28244133.html

[Fenris]

I don't think there's anything wrong with a married woman putting on some nice outfits for her husband.

[Saved7]

This wasn't for her husband only, it was a modeling career where everyone looked at her. You're so silly.

[Fenris]

You're so silly.

I know.

Sometimes my wife puts on nice things for me.

[BrckBrln]

I think it's good that she stopped doing what she does because of her conscience, but are we saying that what she was doing is sinful for everybody that's doing it? It's not like they are prancing around naked, are they? I'm just wondering if and how much of a cultural thing this is? Years ago showing your ankles or thigh was considered indecent and maybe something Christian ladies shouldn't do.

[Saved7]

Two things....one is the Bible clearly teaches us to be modest in our dress. The other is that this public display is a deliberate attempt to stir up lust. While there is nothing wrong with that within marriage, this modeling is not done privately within marriage. Yes it's sin to do this publicly for all. But they are not Christians who believe as we all do. Therefore we cannot impose such restrictions on them....but SHE is a Christian and has done what is right. This should not cause discenting questions about that decision within the body of Christ. So what is your concern here?

[cindylou]

I think it's good that she stopped doing what she does because of her conscience, but are we saying that what she was doing is sinful for everybody that's doing it? It's not like they are prancing around naked, are they? I'm just wondering if and how much of a cultural thing this is? Years ago showing your ankles or thigh was considered indecent and maybe something Christian ladies shouldn't do.

They are as close to naked as you can get. lol It's less coverage than a very very skimpy bikini.

[IMINXTC]

I find the whole modelling thing unsettling. The ridiculous way they make them walk, and what about those weird facial expressions?

I must be some sort of anomaly, but find nothing attractive about any of that, and the underwear stuff would just creep me out.

An unwholesome industry altogether imo.

[BrckBrln]

Two things....one is the Bible clearly teaches us to be modest in our dress. The other is that this public display is a deliberate attempt to stir up lust. While there is nothing wrong with that within marriage, this modeling is not done privately within marriage. Yes it's sin to do this publicly for all. But they are not Christians who believe as we all do. Therefore we cannot impose such restrictions on them....but SHE is a Christian and has done what is right. This should not cause discenting questions about that decision within the body of Christ. So what is your concern here?

I've expressed my concern. I'm thinking there is a definite cultural element here that needs to be acknowledged. I also don't think the only reason for these shows is to induce lust from men and women. I think they model lingerie for the same reason they model clothes, to show them off. Of course you will have people lusting, but you can have that anywhere with any amount of clothing. I also think it's a bit of an overstatement to say 'they are not Christians who believe as we do'. Adriana Lima says she's a committed Catholic who thinks abortion is murder and who claims she was a virgin until marriage. I'm just a little hesitant to say she and everybody else is sinning when they walk down the catwalk.

[teddyv]

Models are basically mobile clothes hangers.

[IMINXTC]

Models are basically mobile clothes hangers.

Perhaps if they were more inclined to put on a few healthy pounds...

I'm just saying

[Brother Mark]

I've expressed my concern. I'm thinking there is a definite cultural element here that needs to be acknowledged. I also don't think the only reason for these shows is to induce lust from men and women. I think they model lingerie for the same reason they model clothes, to show them off. Of course you will have people lusting, but you can have that anywhere with any amount of clothing. I also think it's a bit of an overstatement to say 'they are not Christians who believe as we do'. Adriana Lima says she's a committed Catholic who thinks abortion is murder and who claims she was a virgin until marriage. I'm just a little hesitant to say she and everybody else is sinning when they walk down the catwalk.

Hi BB.

Do you think Victoria's Secret is creating clothing for the purpose of stirring up sexual desire for a woman's intimate other, or for some other purpose? What do you think they hope their clothing will do?

[GitRDunn]

Two things....one is the Bible clearly teaches us to be modest in our dress.

I think the issue BB is pointing out is that what is considered "modest" has always changed throughout history and has been dependent upon the culture at that time. Normal clothes that many Christian women wear today would have been outrageous for a woman to wear in Jesus' time. Can you show me where the Bible actually lays out a dress code?

[ClayInHisHands]

This thread has 'Compromise' written all over it.

[cindylou]

Models are basically mobile clothes hangers.

Not VS models. They are all curves, and meant to be sexy and womanly.

How would you guys feel with a VS catalog sitting on your desk at work? That's probably how she felt...doing what she did for a living...it probably bothered her, it would me. I wouldn't do it. It's only a couple square inches of fabric away from playboy, those catwalks. Modeling just for the catalog is a little different, you have to sell that stuff somehow... but I think being a VS model comes with other responsibilities that other lingerie models don't have and I bet a big part of why she was uncomfortable.