Several replies were given. I like the one given that said:
what about the biblical commandments to cover? (Cor 11:1-16, 1Thess 2:15, 3:6)The bottom line seems to be this: "Technically, yes, head coverings are mandatory. However, for the sake of economy, they are often (too often) dispensed with."
In summary, the reasons St. Paul advises women to cover their heads in church are:
1. Our Lord commanded it;
2. it is a visible sign of an invisible order established by God;
3. The angels at Mass are offended if women don't use it;
4. it is a ceremonial vestment;
5. it is our heritage.
http://www.tldm.org/news6/veils.htm
And I can see the application here to all who call themselves Christian.
2 comments:
We recently did a study on this, or actually the pastor preached two sermons after we posted the question to him.
His take was that no, they weren't mandatory, that God is not talking about a literal headcovering, and that we need to consider the time frame and culture of the time, plus that the headcovering was a euphemism for leadership.
I am very confused by this time...but as I don't feel convicted by God to practice head covering, I will continue to abstain from the practice. If at some future time, he convicts me of this practice then, things may change.
There only a few absolutes, everything else seems to boil down to interpretation and doctrinal differences. I appreciate the information you provide.
Amy, thank you for sharing your thoughts here! May God guide your decisions.
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