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Originally Posted by Bobslob
The problem is that our culture no longer understands how the beauty of earthly things can be the first step for raising our minds to the contemplation of God and true worship-- in many ways a strangely implicitly gnostic assumption.
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That's because "beautiful and earthly things" can bring out the natural man, which is an enemy to God. I believe modest dressing is better suited (simple suits and ties and dresses that aren't irreverent). It shows your humbleness before God, instead of showing off fancy stuff and rising yourself above others. I'm not blaming the Pope for being prideful (as I said, I respect the man), but in these days, I prefer modest dress. Jesus Himself, set that example for us to follow.