[adiaireton8]

You obviously have a strong bias toward dressing up.

This is an ad hominem. I have no "bias" toward dressing up. I have **reasons**, which I listed. Reasons are not *bias*. No matter what reasons you provided in defense of your position, I could just reply that you have a strong bias toward your position. That kind of mentality destroys the possibility of rational, truth-seeking dialogue.

I went to a church once where everyone, but me, wore a full business suit and the women were equally dressed. Everyone had on their best jewelry and adornment. I thought to myself, this is the most incredible example of materialism I have ever seen. They were there to show off under the auspices of praising God.

How did you know what was in their hearts? Wearing respectful and reverent apparel into God's presence is not *materialism*. Materialism, as it is used in this context, is inordinate pursuit and love of material things.

However, the idea one should dress in a full suit and tie, to show respect to God, is ridiculous.

How so?

[RockyMtnMan]

I could just reply that you have a strong bias toward your position.

I agree, bias is an inclination to ones own views. I don't believe dressing up (not to be confused with dressing down) has anything to do with respecting God. If you can point me to the scriptures that indicate that I should dawn my finest adornments please do. Several have pointed out passages that say quite the opposite.

How did you know what was in their hearts?

I'd rather not specify how, but it was apparent in more ways than one.

Wearing respectful and reverent apparel into God's presence is not *materialism*.

Don't mix the flip-flops and ass-huggers the younger folk wear with those who wear a 3 piece. Business casual or even jeans (not your paint the house jeans) and a nice shirt are well within reason. Christians in general should not dress in a provocative fashion, let alone at church.