Today I read 1 Corinthians 11:
It seems that Paul would like men to not cover their heads, and would like women to cover their heads, as well as to also have long hair, while men should not. This passage confuses me, because it seems to be a cultural practice, not a recommendation for christians for all time based on the authority and direction of God. It seems odd, especially since attitudes change pretty radically with regard to hairstyles and fashion. I don’t know if I should be feeling convicted or not by this, because I wear a hat and have long hair, and my wife does not often wear a hat. If so, I would like to have this confirmed. I currently do not feel compelled to do this, unless I am attending a church where this is expected, then I will remove my hat, but will not likely cut my hair to attend. Also, it seems that this letter is addressing many specific issues this church was facing, including overeating and drunkenness during the LORD’s supper.
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