Hi Kaitlin Moroney

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Thank you, Tom, I appreciate your comments. My heart goes out to you for the experiences you have been through. 

You bring up an excellent thought that has previously crossed my mind but hasn't recently. That of the role of Eve in the introduction of Sin into the world. I have actually heard people use that as an argument for why women are to be held *more* responsible than the men for abuse/rape/etc. "Well it's obvious women are just temptresses and only bring the innocent men down with them...just look at Eve!"  Thank you for your thoughts. 

In answer to your question, I believe a persons 'level' of modesty-- be it denim skirts or shorts, long sleeves or tank tops --is between them, God, (and if they have one) their significant other. There is no clear cut scripture that says "thou shalt not wear bikinis" for us to go by, so I think this is one of those areas that people need to decide for themselves on. If a woman feels comfortable, happy and confident in the way she dresses, there is absolutely no room for me to make a judgement call on whether or not that is "modest". For me, I am FAR more liberal than I used to be. Just today I wore shorts and a halter top! ;)

And I should just note that I have nothing against teaching modesty. However it needs to be done in a healthy way that doesn't shame women's bodies and put unnecessary blame on them. Perhaps that will be my next post! 

Thank you again for your comment, Tom.