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Just a question to get other viewpoints! I have a nose ring actually two though there are no Bible studies against it. I have two brothers in my hall that has harassed me about it. It took the overseer saying something to them to stop. What does everyone else think or feel about piercings?


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56 minutes ago, LoveFaith said:

Just a question to get other viewpoints! I have a nose ring actually two though there are no Bible studies against it. I have two brothers in my hall that has harassed me about it. It took the overseer saying something to them to stop. What does everyone else think or feel about piercings?

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A history of piercings shows they’ve been used in both honorable and dishonorable ways. Sometimes it was about self-image or wanting to stand out. Other times they symbolized marriage, status, leadership, wealth and security, or even warrior strength and spiritual rites. In more recent times, piercings have become tied to fashion, identity, rebellion, or just novelty.

 

In a recent Governing Body broadcast, we were reminded that certain things had a reputation in the past, but if they do not carry that same reputation in your culture today—so that they would not be offensive—then they are not inappropriate.

 

That said, in your congregation the tension around your nose rings was resolved by the overseer’s intervention, which suggests that while there’s no clear prohibition, some feel uncomfortable. Their reaction, which made you uncomfortable, was really just an expression of their own sensitivity—unfortunate, but real.

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4 minutes ago, dljbsp said:

A history of piercings shows they’ve been used in both honorable and dishonorable ways. Sometimes it was about self-image or wanting to stand out. Other times they symbolized marriage, status, leadership, wealth and security, or even warrior strength and spiritual rites. In more recent times, piercings have become tied to fashion, identity, rebellion, or just novelty.

 

In a recent Governing Body broadcast, we were reminded that certain things had a reputation in the past, but if they do not carry that same reputation in your culture today—so that they would not be offensive—then they are not inappropriate.

 

That said, in your congregation the tension around your nose rings was resolved by the overseer’s intervention, which suggests that while there’s no clear prohibition, some feel uncomfortable. Their reaction, which made you uncomfortable, was really just an expression of their own sensitivity—unfortunate, but real.

True! It didn’t make me feel uncomfortable though, the two probably. I stood my grounds on that I came with 9 pages of research. One of them got mad when I asked him to show me in the Bible where it’s linked to something demonic. One apologizing to me because like he said he knew it’s not scriptural about it. He just not use to me looking like this! The one talking about demonic never did, but that’s between him and Jehovah. It’s was discouraging, because it happened during a time I lost two family members within two weeks apart. When I told the overseer he gave me comfort and looked confused also on the demonic view. 

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5 hours ago, LoveFaith said:

What does everyone else think or feel about piercings?


You asked what we think and what we feel, I think, and feel that piercings in the ear are appropriate. Where as a piercing on the tongue, lip, or nose is distracting when having a conversation, but that does not make them inappropriate.


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As with piercing the ears, one question to ask is why a person wants the piercings/rings?  This applies to ear as well as facial piercings.

 

While pierced earrings have become commonplace in the US and society in general, can the same be said of facial piercings? Personally, I do not have any piercings. However, I do have a wife and four daughters. They all have pierced ears - although my wife has not worn any earrings long enough, she things they may have closed up. As to facial piercings, my girls have never wanted any and do not really care for them.

 

You asked what we think and what we feel - As a man, I will say that I, personally, do not find any of the facial piercings attractive. As David said, I find them more of a distraction than an adornment or enhancement.

 

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~ 1 Corinthians 14:40 ~

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5 hours ago, LoveFaith said:

Just a question to get other viewpoints! I have a nose ring actually two though there are no Bible studies against it. I have two brothers in my hall that has harassed me about it. It took the overseer saying something to them to stop. What does everyone else think or feel about piercings?

It sounds like they may be giving you 'feedback' you didn't know you needed. The brothers are expressing their opinion, now you have to decide if you should respect their opinion and change your opinion for their sake, or ignore their opinion and do what you want to do.

 

BTW: You didn't mention if the two brothers were appointed men, children, relatives or bible students and it really doesn't matter, just let love for your brother help you make the right decision.


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39 minutes ago, Qapla said:

I, personally, do not find any of the facial piercings attractive. As David said, I find them more of a distraction than an adornment or enhancement.

Well summed up. earrings are fine, but everything else is very meh... to each their own?

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15 minutes ago, Mike047 said:

It can be very loud, at times.

Sorry for being off topic but I have heard that hearing aids can help with tinnitus. (No pun overly intended)

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9 hours ago, LoveFaith said:

Just a question to get other viewpoints! I have a nose ring actually two though there are no Bible studies against it. I have two brothers in my hall that has harassed me about it. It took the overseer saying something to them to stop. What does everyone else think or feel about piercings?

This is just my opinion sister but I think it's more of of a case who the person is, where the person lives, what else they are wearing and maybe other factors.  From your profile picture I think it probably looks great.  If you also had other fashion styles that show an over the top look then maybe not.  If you lived in a small town in Montana you also might think twice.  Just look in the mirror.  Do you see a nicely groomed person with his or hers own style that is appropriate for the area they live in? Then decide.  I can't tell you what to do but I'm totally good with it...... again, one persons opinion.  

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I am reminded of a couple of scriptures

 

1. Sam 16:7 - " ... For the way man sees, is not the way God sees, because mere man sees what appears to the eyes, but Jehovah sees into the heart."

 

Eph 5:1 - " ... become imitators of God, as beloved children"

 

We imperfect beings find this so hard at times ❤️ And we can't see into each other's heart. How I wish we could be less 'visual' in our perception, and more spiritual.

 

I have too many times felt that dressing up to go to the KH puts a barriere of formality between us. In Norway it is uncommon to dress up if it is not a FORMAL occation, and that culture spilles over into the KH atmosphere, unfortunately! (Add to that: Norwegians are not known for being outgoing :laugh: )

 

The same with the ministry. I remember being new in service, and feeling OVERDRESSED. Skirt, seriously?? (This is now 40 years ago) It only served to create a distance between the HH and the publisher, unless we were house to house in a very upper class city area. 

 

On the subject of nose rings: I like 'bling' :D  

 

Further scriptures to consider: 1 Cor 10 ... 

23 "All things are lawful, but not all things are advantageous. All things are lawful, but not all things build up."

24 "Let each one keep seeking, not his own advantage, but that of the other person." (I think this is difficult :ph34r: )

29 " ... why should my freedom be judged by another person’s conscience?"

31 " ... do all things for God’s glory."

32 "Keep from becoming causes for stumbling ... to the congregation of God,"

 

And a personal favourite of mine: Ecc 7:9

"Do not be quick to take offense, for the taking of offense lodges in the bosom of fools."

 

 Sorry for the off-topic rant in there

Matthew 6:22 - The lamp of the body is the eye. If, then, your eye is clear*, your whole body will be full of light*. 

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2 hours ago, dannysharedstuff said:

Question: just food for thought.. was if it was a brother wearing a earring or nose ring, and he went to the platform to do a talk... what would you think about?

 

Just questioning 😉

 

Does the Brother belong to a culture where earrings or nose rings are considered dignified?

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41 minutes ago, Andrey said:

I wonder if this is considered acceptable for a sister?

 

I think it's ostentatious:

 

"attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation."

 

We know the world is given to extremes and likes to engage in outdoing one another with a "showy display of one's means of life." The common motto is, "If you have it, flaunt it." I'm not sure if the word modesty exists in their vocabulary or if they understand what it means, if it does! :uhhuh:

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12 hours ago, LoveFaith said:

Just a question to get other viewpoints! I have a nose ring actually two though there are no Bible studies against it. I have two brothers in my hall that has harassed me about it. It took the overseer saying something to them to stop. What does everyone else think or feel about piercings?

I am thinking seriously about getting a very small stud piercing in my nose.  I personally have not done any research but based on most decisions made today based on Bible principles I so far do not see a problem.  I’m not really a fan of the nose ring mainly due to my age etc.  I do think having 2 may at times be distracting but thats just me.  I’m also not a fan of the several ear piercing but thats just me it is also personal.  In the 70s-80s I had 2 piercings in my ears but over the years I have just kept the 1.  I’m 69yrs old a regular pioneer for decades and my husband is an elder.  These are some of the things I have to take into consideration when I make my final decision on a nose stud.  I do not want others to point to me as an example either good or bad.  

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1 hour ago, Andrey said:

I wonder if this is considered acceptable for a sister?

 

It‘s possible to get ears or nose rings as clip-ons, too. Actually fairly easy to get them online. I have a couple of clip-ons for my ears that I use on occasion, but generally not for meetings or assemblies. I don‘t see sisters wearing them around here, except maybe for cultural reasons, so I wouldn‘t want to start. :)

 

 After my daughter agreed to get her ears pierced this past summer (I always wanted her to make the decision for herself), we went to a professional studio, where the standard is now to put a needle through the ear. I was expecting an earring gun, as was used when I was 12. But this seems to be a better, cleaner technique. After watching her go through it, though, I decided I like the way my ears are at the moment. Not a fan of even temporary pain. 😅

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10 hours ago, dljbsp said:


You asked what we think and what we feel, I think, and feel that piercings in the ear are appropriate. Where as a piercing on the tongue, lip, or nose is distracting when having a conversation, but that does not make them inappropriate.

You can barely see my piercings every one else loves it. I uploaded a picture if they approved it, because I tried to make it my profile picture. 

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2 hours ago, Amygdala said:

 

It‘s possible to get ears or nose rings as clip-ons, too. Actually fairly easy to get them online. I have a couple of clip-ons for my ears that I use on occasion, but generally not for meetings or assemblies. I don‘t see sisters wearing them around here, except maybe for cultural reasons, so I wouldn‘t want to start. :)

 

 After my daughter agreed to get her ears pierced this past summer (I always wanted her to make the decision for herself), we went to a professional studio, where the standard is now to put a needle through the ear. I was expecting an earring gun, as was used when I was 12. But this seems to be a better, cleaner technique. After watching her go through it, though, I decided I like the way my ears are at the moment. Not a fan of even temporary pain. 😅

I agree the new technique is painful, but it’s quick so the pain go away fast. 

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