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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Another Look at the Bikini Question

I’m probably treading on thin ice with this article. The wiser part of my conscience told me to leave this issue alone. But this subject bugs me. And I know that it is the bane of many women’s summers—the bikini question. Not just for us, but for our daughters as well.
 
Rachel Clark wrote a thoughtful article challenging women to ditch their bikinis as a sacrifice for all the men around them who cannot control themselves. I respect her decision to wear a tankini or a one piece, but I cringe at telling women that they are not modest if they wear a bikini. As soon as we make it about bikinis and tankinis, I think that we are missing the point. Sure, there are many bikinis out there that are inappropriate. But this is also the case with one-pieces and tankinis.

Is stomach exposure really the issue? Are you really making a sacrifice for the guys around you when you are wearing a flattering tankini? And let’s face it, none of us want to walk around the beach in an unflattering swimsuit. Of course, this also begs the question, If a woman looks good in her bathing suit, is that being immodest? There’s also the question that I’ve asked before, Can a man admire a beautiful woman without sexually fantasizing about her?    Continue at Aimee Byrd

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

"I cringe at telling women that they are not modest if they wear a bikini."

Should I "cringe" at telling a woman she is not modest if she is walking around in public in her bra and underwear?

Tell me, what is the functional difference between underwear and a bikini besides material?

It is immodest to walk around in public in a bra and panties. It is immodest to wear a bikini.

Not hard.

George R. Krahn said...

I agree with you brother Justin! I wanted to post that article on my blog to see what kind of response there would be. I hope you also went to Aimee's blog and posted your response there.

Anonymous said...

I went there and posted it with a change of a word or two. :-)