Kilts in Church

[Alan H]

I wear a kilt to church pretty regularly and in all the times I"ve done it, I've received only one negative comment. That was from a 7-year old girl who was cranky 'cause her mother had just given her what-for for doing something...I don't even know what. I do get the impression that my Scottish friends David and Doreen think it's all a bit of a poser-act, but they've never actually said anything. I note that David never, ever wears a kilt, though David Jr. owns one.

[Alan H]

In fact, I even wear them to Etz Hayim, the Jewish Temple were my klezmer band is based out of. Nobody bats an eye.

[JimB]

I normally wear mine to church about once a month. I've never had anything but good comments. Oh, I've had the ususal razzing about "where's my bagpipes" and such, but it's all just joking among friends.
Wear it with dignity and respect and all should be well.

[Ozman1944]

Home woven cloth most likely; Poor Mary: "Hurry up with that robe, Mom, I've got the Sermon on the mount in two hours!"

[pipesndrumsnun]

Home woven cloth most likely; Poor Mary: "Hurry up with that robe, Mom, I've got the Sermon on the mount in two hours!"

LOVE it!!!

[string]

I should find that article, it is analyzing a passage talking about how the roman soldiers didn't just cut up his robe and divide it between them as was common and instead gambling for it, something about being made in one piece without seams... I wish I could remember where.

[Coemgen]

I should find that article, it is analyzing a passage talking about how the roman soldiers didn't just cut up his robe and divide it between them as was common and instead gambling for it, something about being made in one piece without seams... I wish I could remember where.

St. John XIX, 23-24: “Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.”

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St. John XIX, 23-24: “Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.”

That would be the one. And the only way I know to make a coat without a seam is knitted, even modern looms don't weave in circles. I used to have a whole article on it, with examples of knitting from that area and time period and good stuff like that, It must have disappeared through the years.

[Panache]

I must note that all the discussion so far has been polite and good humoured, but that this thread is skating on the very edge of one of our forum rules.

If I may suggest that we take a wee step back and move back toward the original post about wearing kilts in church.

Such as...

I and my family had the pleasure to be invited to the christening of the son one of our very closest friends. Wanting to look my best I wore my black braemar jacket, white dress shirt, blue tie with red rampant lions, blue hose, red flashes, and my black watch handsewn tartan kilt. I felt that the darker colors of the black watch tartan was more appropriate for a formal setting. I received nothing but compliments on my attire. With some kind advice from a member here whose opinion I greatly respect, I decided to forgo wearing a sgian dubh. I must admit it felt better in the setting.


Cheers

Jamie

[ncof300d]

I must note that all the discussion so far has been polite and good humoured, but that this thread is skating on the very edge of one of our forum rules.

If I may suggest that we take a wee step back and move back toward the original post about wearing kilts in church.

Jamie

my bad, I forgot and was geeking out over biblical knitting. Will be good now.

I hope no one was offended or made uncomfortable. *bows and knocks head on floor three times*

I was far from offended, however, I am thankful for the interruption from Panache. Moderation is what I appreciate about this forum. It helps to keeps us focused on why we are here.

As far as a kilt in church my pastor is more than OK, but my wife is another story.