For this thread I'd like to primarily hear from Pastors.
I know this has been discussed before, but that was a few years ago, and I have some questions about gowns and clerical collars I haven't found the answer to. For those that wear either I assume you agree on at least this: The office should have a uniform, there shouldn't be vestments (in the Eastern or Catholic sense), and this uniform should generally deemphasize the personality of the wearer. Now a few questions for both sides.
For those who wear gowns (Genevan or otherwise):
-Do you wear your gown the entire time you're at church, or just during the Worship?
-Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you wear your gown outside a church service, a wedding, or a funeral?
-If you only wear it during these specific scenarios, how would you answer the objection that you are assigning a special, worshipful element to the robe itself (a vestment)?
-Why don't you wear a clerical collar with your gown? (obviously no answer if you do wear both)
For those who wear clerical collars:
-What is your reasoning/justification for wearing the collar? Does its history play into it?
-Isn't the collar's history primarily Roman Catholic? Do you find this problematic?
-How often do you wear your collar? Do you wear it outside of church? What situations would you be in where you wouldn't wear it?
-What is the general reaction to your wearing of it? Do people assume you're Roman?
-Does it matter what kind of collar you wear? I've seen some slim ones right in front of the throat, and some wrap all the way around the neck.
-Why don't you wear a robe? (assuming you don't)
Does anyone here wear both?
Can anyone here provide a reason why nothing like collars or gowns should be worn? I don't mean a preference, but those who think these kinds of uniforms are wrong.
Thank you all for your time.
I know this has been discussed before, but that was a few years ago, and I have some questions about gowns and clerical collars I haven't found the answer to. For those that wear either I assume you agree on at least this: The office should have a uniform, there shouldn't be vestments (in the Eastern or Catholic sense), and this uniform should generally deemphasize the personality of the wearer. Now a few questions for both sides.
For those who wear gowns (Genevan or otherwise):
-Do you wear your gown the entire time you're at church, or just during the Worship?
-Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you wear your gown outside a church service, a wedding, or a funeral?
-If you only wear it during these specific scenarios, how would you answer the objection that you are assigning a special, worshipful element to the robe itself (a vestment)?
-Why don't you wear a clerical collar with your gown? (obviously no answer if you do wear both)
For those who wear clerical collars:
-What is your reasoning/justification for wearing the collar? Does its history play into it?
-Isn't the collar's history primarily Roman Catholic? Do you find this problematic?
-How often do you wear your collar? Do you wear it outside of church? What situations would you be in where you wouldn't wear it?
-What is the general reaction to your wearing of it? Do people assume you're Roman?
-Does it matter what kind of collar you wear? I've seen some slim ones right in front of the throat, and some wrap all the way around the neck.
-Why don't you wear a robe? (assuming you don't)
Does anyone here wear both?
Can anyone here provide a reason why nothing like collars or gowns should be worn? I don't mean a preference, but those who think these kinds of uniforms are wrong.
Thank you all for your time.