Litteral on Beards

"George M. Rimel III" (GRimel@compuserve.com)
Thu, 10 Jul 1997 22:06:16 -0400


>> I guess what bothered me most about the beard after we came into the
Church was the feeling I could sense from others of our faith when we 
attended functions (outside our local Section/District) where we were 
not known (i.e. General Conference, East Coast Conference, etc..). So 
many people "assumed" my husband was unsaved because of the full
beard/mustache.<<

What does that assumtion say about these people?  I've watched people come
back to my father; ask him if he wanted to come to the altar and give his
life to Jesus.  At the time he was the Youth teacher in his church.  His
response -- what makes you think I should.  Has God told you I'm doing
something sinful?  You really should come to an Elder in private.  This has
left more than one person slightly redfaced.