Some of My Thoughts.........

Do you ever have those weird moments when you feel " trapped " in the head covering and/or just wanna take it off? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Sometimes I just feel singled out because I wear the head covering and I feel like some people treat me differently in the bad way because they are judging me since I wear a head covering. Then I feel trapped for some reason....maybe because I know it'd be wrong for me to take it off, yet sometimes I want to take it off to fit in.

Most strangers may be ignorant as to why we wear a head covering, others are simply staring out of curiosity, some may even be staring because they think you're oppressed and " forced " to wear the head covering.

Do you want to fit in?

Honestly, none of us should want to fit in, but we're only human, and I think it's natural to want to fit in. But we should want to be ourselves, and represent our Yahweh no matter how much we stand out.

Just some of my thoughts.....

Yahweh Bless!

My Thoughts on Muslim Head Coverings

I wanted to convey to my readers ( where ever on God's green  Earth you may be ) my thoughts about wearing a head scarf but looking like a Muslim.

First, I have nothing against Muslims. I do not hate them.

Looking like a Muslim isn't necessarily a " bad " thing, but I think for those of us who cover for religious reasons, we convey a certain image to the world. You can ( most of the time ) see someone with a kapp ( an Amish/Mennonite head covering ) and know she is most likely Amish or Mennonite. Just like when you look at a burka clad woman, she's most likely Muslim ( though I have seen some Christian women don a burka or a face veil ). Here are my reasons I don't want to look like a Muslim.

First, when I don a head covering, when people look at me I want them to know what " religion " I follow ( It's a relationship with Christ not a religion. ). I don't want them being confused.

Please don't think I'm judging you if you're a Christian woman and wear a face veil, these are just my personal feelings about it.

My Own Personal Rantings

I feel like now that I wear the  head covering, some people ( mostly those I've known for a while ) treat me differently......in a bad way. I even caught a friend ( not a close friend, but a friend ) whispering to someone about the head covering I was wearing. I think the Devil is at work here, I'm feeling very discouraged right now. :/ I feel like I'd be more accepted amongst others if I reverted back to my old ways.

But I can't, because it would be wrong of me to succumb under peer pressure. I need strength, but it's hard when no one else ( family or friends ) shares your beliefs.

Thankfully, I am a part of a very supportive online Yahoo! group called Prayercoverings3. If you're looking for a group of nice, encouraging women ( even a few teens! ) then this is a good place to come to. ( No lurking allowed! )

God bless!

The Head Covering Geek

Random Blog Post on Head Coverings

I really wish people wouldn't put stereotypes on certain clothing. :/

My head covering symbolizes who I am and what I believe. I honestly laugh when people ignorantly look at me and say that I'm " weird ". Heck,let 'em think I'm weird! LOL! I'm different. I don't want to blend in with the world.....ok, wait I'm getting off topic here.

Whether you don a head covering for modesty, religious, fashion, or medical reasons, it can be so much fun shopping for head coverings, there is a wide variety out there! :)

Bless you in Yahweh's name!

The Head Covering Geek

Looking For a Head Covering Support Group?

An awesome group ( that I'm also part of ) in on YahooGroups, it's Prayercoverings3. There are many supportive women on there and they're very nice.

Different Points of View On The Head Covering

( I do not necessarily agree with these points of view but simply linking to different points of view so you can see others thoughts on this topic. )

Kingshouse-Head Covering

On Account of The Angels: Why I Cover My Head, by Elisabet

What Is The Head Covering in 1 Cor. 11:2-16 and Is It Applicable To Us Today?

Momof9sPlace's View on The Head Covering

Georgia Woman Sues Court For Being Forced To Remove Head Scarf-Case Resolved

Georgia City Agrees to Adapt Courthouse Security Screenings to Accommodate Religious Head Covering

I vaguely remember hearing about this case a while back, and I'm happy with its resolution. I can understand there being " security issues " and I know they're a very real issue. But thankfully this Georgia city has agreed to do those security screening thingies....

Question Of The Day!

Question of the day! What in your opinion defines a head covering? Comment with your answer. :)

Some Pics of My Head Coverings

( the white one is one I attempted to cut out of an old bedsheet! XD )

More will be added eventually as I do have more head coverings! ( Which I probably need to thin out anyway. )

The Head Covering-A Scriptural Command or Cultural Practice?

Wow, this is something I've been pondering for a while. 1 Corinthians 11 2-16  is a hot topic, with various interpretations. Some interpret this as Paul commanding the non Jewish women to cover in church so as not to cause strife with the Jewish women if they were uncovered. Others interpret these verses as a commandment to cover ones head in church, some interpret these verses as a command to cover ones head all the time. Ah! The list is exhausting, but here's my questions:

1. Were the head coverings back in that time merely a cultural practice? If not, then the reader must ask why there was already a practice of the Jewish women covering their heads.

2. Verse 15:" But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. " KJV version

Is this saying that the woman's hair is the head covering? Then why did the Jewish women practice the head covering?

I think this is something every one believer should look up and study themselves. I realize that there will be a wide variety of interpretations, but is it not the duty of every one person to study the Bible for themselves? If you want to share your interpretation, please feel free to comment below. :)

Hello, World!

Hello, Cyberspace! I'm The Head Covering Geek ( aka modestyconvert ) and this is my new blog dedicated specifically to head coverings! I also have another blog, www.thoughtsofamodestyconvert.wordpress.com

Enjoy, and God bless!

The Head Covering Geek