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Christopher Willingham
Posts: 21859
Long Beach, California, US
ThatLook Visual Media wrote: I haven't changed a single thing. Why don't you re-evaluate your definition of "observable"? I hope you weren't just talking about eyesight. That would be pretty short-sighted of you (pun intended). Some ways things can be observed: Direct = Fire Mathematics = Black holes Deduced = Dark matter And now he edits and changes even more... I love it...
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ThatLook Visual Media
Posts: 6420
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Art of CIP wrote: And now he edits and changes even more... I love it... No, I'm just elaborating so you can understand me better. Seems our definitions of "observable" were conflicting. Don't give up though
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Christopher Willingham
Posts: 21859
Long Beach, California, US
ThatLook Visual Media wrote: No, I'm just elaborating so you can understand me better. Seems our definitions of "observable" were conflicting. Don't give up though I love it, a couple hours ago you were so adamant...
Art of CIP wrote: The first question was clearly and obviously rhetorical... Science provides man with a framework to study and understand observable phenomena. That is to say that it is a human realm of study and knowledge. What happens if something exists outside the the realm of phenomena that is observable to humans? Does this mean it does not exist? ThatLook Visual Media wrote: Yes But as soon as we put it to a logical test, look at you now - you can't come up with ways to explain the unobservable fast enough...
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ThatLook Visual Media
Posts: 6420
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Art of CIP wrote: But as soon as we put it to a logical test, look at you now - you can't come up with ways to explain the unobservable fast enough... Are my answers inconsistent? My answer to your original question is still "yes". What are you fussing about? I've already said the "unobservable" doesn't exist.
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Bottom Feeder Images
Posts: 668
Portland, Oregon, US
R A V E N D R I V E wrote: Christians don't agree on things as noted by Alexander the Great. This was brilliant and the thread should have stopped at that comment
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In Balance Photography
Posts: 3378
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Is your point that there are some things that occur outside the natural universe that science does not concern itself with ?
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MLRPhoto
Posts: 5766
Olivet, Michigan, US
R A V E N D R I V E wrote: Christians don't agree on things as noted by Alexander the Great. You do realize that Alexander the Great died over 300 years before Christ, right?
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ThatLook Visual Media
Posts: 6420
Nashville, Tennessee, US
In Balance Photography wrote: Is your point that there are some things that occur outside the natural universe that science does not concern itself with ? I think that's where he was trying to go. But there's no means of him getting there by scientific reasoning.
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Christina__Smith
Posts: 1202
Modesto, California, US
SKPhoto wrote: Since you don't believe in God, perhaps you should stay off the hook when it comes to interpreting the Bible. I find it unfair to discount the existance of something I havent first educated myself on.... genesis 3:7 New Living Translation (©2007) At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. no interpretation needed.
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Natalia_Taffarel
Posts: 7665
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nudity TECHNICALLY is not a sin, lust is (but you should check with someone who cares) Having said that: A sin is not NECESSARILY morally wrong. Even if nudity were a sin, it wouldn't make it necessarily immoral. Sex before marriage. Sex not meant for procreation. Lust Loads of sins that are not morally wrong in our society. Philosophy is the mother of all science. Why? Because some hypotesis existed (and still do) long before observable data. Having said that: Fairy tales are hardly philosophy
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SKPhoto
Posts: 25784
Newark, California, US
Christina__Smith wrote: I find it unfair to discount the existance of something I havent first educated myself on.... genesis 3:7 New Living Translation (©2007) At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. no interpretation needed. No interpretation? Ok, how about little depth? They however had never originated disobedient intent within themselves. They were naked before the Fall, and God said it was good. After, their eyes were opened and they realized they were naked. Even a blind person knows when they're naked. What they lost was their innocence. Before, every body part was the same. Just like to a small child. Every part could be used to the glory of God. After...
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Christopher Willingham
Posts: 21859
Long Beach, California, US
ThatLook Visual Media wrote: I think that's where he was trying to go. But there's no means of him getting there by scientific reasoning. Seriously, I do not speak for you - so please extend me at least the same level of respect and do not speak for me.
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Christina__Smith
Posts: 1202
Modesto, California, US
SKPhoto wrote: No interpretation? Ok, how about little depth? I will repeat myself for those who werent paying close enough attention the first time....there are MANY types of Christians with varying viewpoints....... take a valium my friend or go pray or something.
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ThatLook Visual Media
Posts: 6420
Nashville, Tennessee, US
ThatLook Visual Media wrote: I think that's where he was trying to go. But there's no means of him getting there by scientific reasoning. Art of CIP wrote: Seriously, I do not speak for you - so please extend me at least the same level of respect and do not speak for me. Actually, that was my interpretation of what you were saying (Thus, "I think" at the beginning of my sentence). But certainly, I would love for you to speak for yourself and explain your viewpoint. I'm all ears.
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Tim Little Photography
Posts: 11771
Wilmington, Delaware, US
New Kidd Imagery wrote: This is a serious question. This is not directed at any one model as I have had about 3 or 4 models reply to my inquiries about nude modeling and they reply saying "I don't pose nude because I'm Christian". But I have photographed quite a few "Christian" models in the nude. So if it is against the Christian belief to pose nude, why are there models that ARE Christian posing nude? Are they sinning? What makes you think it's a sin to pose nude. You state that you have done nude shoots with "Quite a few Christian models..." So why do you think it's sin?
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ThatLook Visual Media
Posts: 6420
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Well, let's all quit speculating and ask God himself. Hey God! What's your opinion on nudity? ................................................................ ................................................................. ..................................... ........................ .............................. .......................... ..................... ...................... .................... ................... ................he say's it will be revealed to us in due time.
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SKPhoto
Posts: 25784
Newark, California, US
Christina__Smith wrote: I will repeat myself for those who werent paying close enough attention the first time....there are MANY types of Christians with varying viewpoints....... take a valium my friend or go pray or something.
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Faith EnFire
Posts: 13514
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Christina__Smith wrote: I will repeat myself for those who werent paying close enough attention the first time....there are MANY types of Christians with varying viewpoints....... take a valium my friend or go pray or something. I think most Christians would agree with his interpretation of why adam and eve felt shame Nudity is not a sin Lust and Pride is To invite lust could be considered a sin via pride and note that the definition on the first page are accurate in regards to Lust and Pride and sins and Christianity. It's a slightly narrower definition than the secular definiton
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bobby sargent
Posts: 4159
Deming, New Mexico, US
R A V E N D R I V E wrote: Christians don't agree on things as noted by Alexander the Great. There were NO CHRISTIANS during the time of Alexander the Great. bs
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Serena Toxicat -Tattoo
Posts: 28
San Francisco, California, US
I worship Bast, but was raised Xian... And no one ever provided me with a decent explanation.
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Photos 4 The Memories
Posts: 1308
Kewaskum, Wisconsin, US
This post was started back in Jan 15th 2012.
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Christopher Willingham
Posts: 21859
Long Beach, California, US
Photos 4 The Memories wrote: This post was started back in Jan 15th 2012. Zombie thread!!!!
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Photos 4 The Memories
Posts: 1308
Kewaskum, Wisconsin, US
Art of CIP wrote: Zombie thread!!!! I am scared of Zombies.
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MesmerEyes Photography
Posts: 3102
Galveston, Texas, US
ThatLook Visual Media wrote: No, I'm just elaborating so you can understand me better. Seems our definitions of "observable" were conflicting. Don't give up though I'm going to make your head spin here. So by your definition of observable atoms, cells, DNA, ect didn't exist before they were observed?
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BeatnikDiva
Posts: 14859
Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
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Peach Jones
Posts: 6906
Champaign, Illinois, US
New Kidd Imagery wrote: This is a serious question. This is not directed at any one model as I have had about 3 or 4 models reply to my inquiries about nude modeling and they reply saying "I don't pose nude because I'm Christian". But I have photographed quite a few "Christian" models in the nude. So if it is against the Christian belief to pose nude, why are there models that ARE Christian posing nude? Are they sinning? We are born naked, so I don't think it is a sin. I am a Christian and shoot nude models. I consider the nude body as art and I am trying to capture God's masterpieces. I don't consider that a sin
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kitty_empire
Posts: 864
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
DivaEroticus wrote: Old thread is old. Yeah but the subject is still totally relevant to the modern photographer/model/artist. Oh, no, wait - it's not is it?..........
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Jules NYC
Posts: 21617
New York, New York, US
Perhaps something to do with apples, arsenic and abstinence lol
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Jules NYC
Posts: 21617
New York, New York, US
Muff Rider wrote: ..... As said by Muff Rider lmao!
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Art of the nude
Posts: 12067
Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
New Kidd Imagery wrote: This is a serious question. This is not directed at any one model as I have had about 3 or 4 models reply to my inquiries about nude modeling and they reply saying "I don't pose nude because I'm Christian". But I have photographed quite a few "Christian" models in the nude. So if it is against the Christian belief to pose nude, why are there models that ARE Christian posing nude? Are they sinning? I've asked maybe 2,000 models about posing nude. Maybe two or three said they wouldn't for religious reasons. Or at least, that's all who mentioned it.
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Gianantonio
Posts: 8159
Turin, Piemonte, Italy
New Kidd Imagery wrote: This is a serious question. This is not directed at any one model as I have had about 3 or 4 models reply to my inquiries about nude modeling and they reply saying "I don't pose nude because I'm Christian". But I have photographed quite a few "Christian" models in the nude. So if it is against the Christian belief to pose nude, why are there models that ARE Christian posing nude? Are they sinning? Hey--you might be on to something here. Could it be that religious beliefs are not consistent across believers of the same faith? Or even consistent within the same believer? What a shocking revelation...
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Steve Russ
Posts: 74
Orlando, Florida, US
Gianantonio wrote: Hey--you might be on to something here. Could it be that religious beliefs are not consistent across believers of the same faith? Or even consistent within the same believer? What a shocking revelation... Exactly. Some people use religion as a crutch. They may have body issues, they may not want nude photos out there because of work or family, or they just do not want to do nude shoots because of moral issues. They use religion as an easy out answer. Saying they do not want to do nude shoots because one boob is bigger than the other is not an appropriate response to a photographer. I was recently reading a profile of a model that said they will not pose nude due to religious reasons. However, there are several nude photos of the model in a photographer’s profile.
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fsp
Posts: 3656
New York, New York, US
Only when it's done right!
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richsoansphotos
Posts: 269
London, England, United Kingdom
New Kidd Imagery wrote: This is a serious question. This is not directed at any one model as I have had about 3 or 4 models reply to my inquiries about nude modeling and they reply saying "I don't pose nude because I'm Christian". But I have photographed quite a few "Christian" models in the nude. So if it is against the Christian belief to pose nude, why are there models that ARE Christian posing nude? Are they sinning? Because they do think it is a sin. They also maybe thinking the photos might be used for salacious purposes other than to show their portfolio of them posing in an art nude way, you have to remember that some people "jack off" to anything. I don't think that art nude is wrong, but I maybe wrong here
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Jon Winkleman Photo
Posts: 152
Providence, Rhode Island, US
New Kidd Imagery wrote: This is a serious question. This is not directed at any one model as I have had about 3 or 4 models reply to my inquiries about nude modeling and they reply saying "I don't pose nude because I'm Christian". But I have photographed quite a few "Christian" models in the nude. So if it is against the Christian belief to pose nude, why are there models that ARE Christian posing nude? Are they sinning? If you go to the mythology of Noah and the great flood, things became a mess when the "sons of God married the daughters of man." This referred to the angels falling to earth, falling in love with human women and giving birth to a race of horrible giants. The Vatican took an arbitrary vote that angels were never corporeal and jettisons the Book Of Enoch from their cannon of dogma. Many other churches kept these ancient early Christian stories that were far older than the Catholic Church. What is facinating is the elaboration on the human angel hybrids. God punished them for teaching astrology, herbalism, witchcraft, jewelry craft, weaponry and the use of cosmetics. All of which were knowleges not intended for human kind. Aside from the flood to wipe the earth's state clean, the Book of Enoch goes into great detail i how God punished the angels who taught man forbidden knowledge. The angel who received by far the worse punishment wasn't the ones that taught witchcraft, astrology or mediumship with the dead. It was the angel who taught man weaponry, jewelry and cosmetology. I laugh my ass off at evangelicals who want to ban Harry Potter for being satanic yet are NRA gun fanatics whose fashion aesthetic is heavy on women's makeup and tacky jewlery. The bible is frequently interpreted in a very arbitrary manner. Jesus repeatedly tells people to be charitable to the poor and kind to the least amongst us. Jesus never mentions homosexuality. However the American Family Association fights hard to support efforts to slash federal funding for the poor, the ill and the elderly along with trying to make being gay a criminal offense. I prefer not to argue with those who say artistic nudity is sinful (didn't Jesus wear the equivalent of a g-string on the cross? Quietly I think that anyone who truly wants to live by the letter of scripture has no business in a profession driven by extreme vanity and coveting.
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James S
Posts: 1103
Spokane Valley, Washington, US
I'm a Christian, but I have no problems whatsoever with nudity. My wife and I are both nudists, I'm a nude photographer, and she's a nude llama. I have plenty of family and friends, however that view nudity as bad. It's just a matter of opinion.
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studio36uk
Posts: 22898
Tavai, Sigave, Wallis and Futuna
New Kidd Imagery wrote: This is a serious question. This is not directed at any one model as I have had about 3 or 4 models reply to my inquiries about nude modeling and they reply saying "I don't pose nude because I'm Christian". But I have photographed quite a few "Christian" models in the nude. So if it is against the Christian belief to pose nude, why are there models that ARE Christian posing nude? Are they sinning? It seems to depend on which "Christian" authority figure you ask. Here is the Pope speaking to 1.196 billion [# as of December 2011] Catholics: On Nudity Because God created it, the human body can remain nude and uncovered and preserve its splendor and its beauty… Sexual modesty cannot in any simple way be identified with the use of clothing, nor shamelessness with absence of clothing and total or partial nakedness. There are circumstances in which nakedness is not immodest… Nakedness, as such, is not to be equated with physical shamelessness… Immodesty is present only when nakedness plays a negative role with regards to the values of the person… The human body is not in itself shameful, nor for the same reason are sensual reactions, and human sensuality in general… Shamelessness (just like shame and modesty) is a function of the interior person… Pope John Paul, II official statement from “Love and Responsibility” But, if you happen to be a follower of the Westboro Baptist Church you are going to get a somewhat different answer - - - Studio36
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