[tacticalogic]

I think God is kind and loving, and I believe he cares more about our hearts, minds and souls, than he does about what outfit we're wearing.

IMHO, that's true. Churches seem to be a mixture of social and spiritual function, with varying degrees depending on the established congregation. The more they tend toward the social, the more they're concerned with appearances.

[Chena]

"...The more they tend toward the social, the more they're concerned with appearances."

I agree. And the more they are concerned with appearances, the more distanced they become from the true purpose of a church.

[Tamar1973]

The more they tend toward the social, the more they're concerned with appearances.

I would say it's the opposite. The more casual, the more social.