tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post6535218824062981044..comments2024-03-28T21:12:43.343-05:00Comments on Bates Family Blog: Bates Updates and Pictures | Gil and Kelly | 19 Kids | Bringing Up Bates | UP TV: Alyssa's New LookLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-21351251704196590962017-09-12T22:06:17.758-05:002017-09-12T22:06:17.758-05:00Definitely agree! SO great to see them branch out ...Definitely agree! SO great to see them branch out while still respecting their parents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-42829108992730516942016-12-28T00:00:19.564-06:002016-12-28T00:00:19.564-06:00There is nothing wrong with how Alyssa dresses!!! ...There is nothing wrong with how Alyssa dresses!!! How judgy you are!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-65654067034420140102016-12-27T23:58:57.857-06:002016-12-27T23:58:57.857-06:00Anonymous on May 24 at 10:04 a.m. What a judgy thi...Anonymous on May 24 at 10:04 a.m. What a judgy thing to say about Alyssa and her running pants ..... I have been a Christian my entire life .. I have a college degree and I wear running pants (gasp) and jeans!!! She doesn't need to come around to anything !!!! All she needs is her own personal relationship with god!!! Be yourself Alyssa it's refreshing❤️️Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10947970311767960742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-85315528038404983912016-11-25T10:20:38.883-06:002016-11-25T10:20:38.883-06:00Absolutely. She is modest and feminine. Too man...Absolutely. She is modest and feminine. Too many fundies go so far to the extreme of legalism to actually dress masculine thinking that is modesty. It actually looks shabby and as if one is ashamed to be a woman. Alyssa dresses like she is thankful that God made her a woman and that she embraces her femininity. Ugly,dowdy and masculine is not modesty--it just looks like one is ashamed to be a woman.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14934650658466694308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-21909682523975289022016-06-30T20:13:32.231-05:002016-06-30T20:13:32.231-05:00Such an insult to say she looks older!! She look a...Such an insult to say she looks older!! She look adorably amazing!! I love the new haircut. If you don't have anything nice to say keep it to yourself and don't say anything!! This world already has enough threats and insults!! Olivia Kuberanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-62780662925975226822016-06-02T18:28:06.927-05:002016-06-02T18:28:06.927-05:00I think she looks fantastic--a little more mature ...I think she looks fantastic--a little more mature and in fashion :) I promise you that women can wear workout clothing and still love God :) Rock on girl! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12800780568192733497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-45140487116080318252016-05-31T11:57:34.383-05:002016-05-31T11:57:34.383-05:00Yes, a man should control his thoughts and his act...Yes, a man should control his thoughts and his actions. But we women can also protect them by not subjecting them to temptation. Not only can we, but we should. By not hitting them with immodesty everywhere they go, they won't have so much of a struggle to control their minds. <br />When I say immodesty, I mean revealing necklines, skimpy shorts and skirts, and a flirty attitude. I do not believe that pants, shorts, or leggings are immodest, or a "sin". <br />So yes, it's a man's responsibility to control himself, but it is also a woman's responsibility to aid him in this constant job. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-62155861661969865042016-05-31T11:42:52.057-05:002016-05-31T11:42:52.057-05:00These comments are so funny. Can anyone just comp...These comments are so funny. Can anyone just compliment someone anymore without all the nastiness and negativity? Does anyone realize all people are different? Some like makeup, some don't. Some like curls, some don't. Some like pants, some don't. It's just so sad to me. These girls are just precious, carry themselves like ladies and I'm so thankful they share their lives with us. Makeup, curls, pants, skirts, beef, chicken LOL who cares! They are gorgeous, loving, Godly & sweet. Don't let the negativity keep you down Bates girls. It's your life! Live it. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-58976091740001484682016-05-29T11:30:45.409-05:002016-05-29T11:30:45.409-05:00Yes x100 to this!!!! I hate this "stumbling b...Yes x100 to this!!!! I hate this "stumbling block" thing. It blames the woman completely unfairly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-13252189853072152122016-05-26T15:10:19.450-05:002016-05-26T15:10:19.450-05:00Yes on Alyssa it is modest. She is petite and it i...Yes on Alyssa it is modest. She is petite and it is not drawing sexual attention. Different body types can wear different things. Also if you buy spandex, leggins, and yoga pants a size up they are not tight fyi. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-10964424637097434242016-05-26T13:13:03.439-05:002016-05-26T13:13:03.439-05:00Also, "modesty" is a biblical principle....Also, "modesty" is a biblical principle. The bible doesn't give specifics- it doesn't have to because you have the principle. Modesty speaks for itself. Either an piece of clothing is modest or it is not. Any piece of clothing that is too revealing is NOT modest- no matter what your personal opinion is, the Bible principle is clear as to what is right and what is wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-66640907930401189202016-05-26T13:05:24.683-05:002016-05-26T13:05:24.683-05:00Who are you to say that it is modest? The very fac...Who are you to say that it is modest? The very fact that spandex is so thin that it shows everything speaks for itself! The very fact that people are shocked & offended by how revealing spandex is speaks for itself! You want a definition of modesty - look in the dictionary: when it comes to dress, modesty is defined as "dressing in ways that do not attract sexual attention." How much clearer can you get! Spandex is NOT modest - it's DESIGNED to attract sexual attention, especially at it is so thin these days! You can like how she looks all you want, but you can NEVER say that she is dressed modest when she's wearing thin, skin-tight spandex! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-1502595622107566172016-05-26T12:39:58.189-05:002016-05-26T12:39:58.189-05:00I'm pretty spandex wasn't around when the ...I'm pretty spandex wasn't around when the bible was written....she is covered amd looks modest to me. About the hair coloring .....looks like her mamma colors as well.<br /><br />Personally I think wearing a dress to run or work out in the gym draws more attention to oneself.Jill Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04790789369913695730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-30123865240370342002016-05-26T12:33:37.077-05:002016-05-26T12:33:37.077-05:00Why is the way a woman dresses "a stumbling b...Why is the way a woman dresses "a stumbling block for men". That puts all the responsibility on the woman. Are these the same people who think women who get raped are asking for it? It's man's responsibilty to control his thought and actions! Jill Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04790789369913695730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-8476349108527851952016-05-25T07:04:09.735-05:002016-05-25T07:04:09.735-05:00I think if she does wear pants and they don't ...I think if she does wear pants and they don't post it openly it will look like they are hiding it. Thats probably the reason they post it to show they accept her :) If they wouldn't post it people would comment that the parents are hiding it because they are ashamed of their daughter for her choices... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-70642048298554781852016-05-24T20:36:16.161-05:002016-05-24T20:36:16.161-05:00I have worn pants since school and church allowed ...I have worn pants since school and church allowed us to wear pants. Jeans, slacks, shorts, and (gasp) 2 piece bathing suits!!! My husband and I prayed every day and with God's guidance raised 2 sons, 1 is working on his 2nd master's degree, this one in divinity and the other is working towards a PhD in music. We all put God on the throne of our lives each day and it is my hope and my absolute certainty that as Job said, "I know my Redeemer liveth and I shall see Him in the flesh". Do not judge me by the clothes I wear or the color of my skin but the content of my character. In fact, just do not judge, until you get the beam out of your own forehead. In Christ, KatieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-7952872749929708742016-05-24T16:58:44.183-05:002016-05-24T16:58:44.183-05:00The bible verse you quoted says to be modest. It d...The bible verse you quoted says to be modest. It doesn't give specifics of what is modest and what is not. Who are you to decide that Alyssas outfit is not modest? She looks fine and luckily was raised by parents that encourage their children to make their own standards. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-63144090322268094822016-05-24T15:11:09.148-05:002016-05-24T15:11:09.148-05:00C'mon peeps. Are you going to judge her for we...C'mon peeps. Are you going to judge her for wearing pants or leggings? you people all wear them. Good grief! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-66364297832234715762016-05-24T15:06:07.390-05:002016-05-24T15:06:07.390-05:00Actually, young teens would love to look older. Th...Actually, young teens would love to look older. That's why we go big or go home with makeup, clothes and more. Seriously, why does everything gotta be a debate. She cut her hair. C'mon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-47887598043847288162016-05-24T10:04:23.379-05:002016-05-24T10:04:23.379-05:00So skin tight, attention getting spandex is conser...So skin tight, attention getting spandex is conservative??? Not in any way but Alyssa has to answer for her actions. I hope she will soon realize her parents were right to raise their kids to be truly modest in dress and manner. That comes with maturity and Alyssa is the youngest married Bates right now. Hopefully she comes around before she devolves into dangerous territory! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-40908107903254320512016-05-24T09:21:25.058-05:002016-05-24T09:21:25.058-05:00Last I saw, Locks of Love did not take dyed or lay...Last I saw, Locks of Love did not take dyed or layered hair. It needed to be a minimum of like 6" all one length (or maybe the shortest layer)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-51808998328881360002016-05-24T06:45:15.270-05:002016-05-24T06:45:15.270-05:00So true about the spandex these days! 1 Tim. 2:9-1...So true about the spandex these days! 1 Tim. 2:9-10.."Likewise, the women should adorn themselves in appropriate dress, with modesty and soundness of mind...in the way that is proper for women professing devotion to God..." In other words, if you profess to be a Christian, then Bible standards should apply to how you dress, no matter what is in "fashion" at the time. Spandex is so thin these days, that it shows EVERYTHING. No matter what you say or how you try to defend it, there is NOTHING MODEST about the spandex pants that women are wearing today - shocking how revealing it is! It's your choice if you want to wear it, but it is NOT modest. I feel bad that Alyssa was raised to be modest & now she's adopting such immodest clothes (she's wearing really short dresses these days also.). It's her choice of course, but she was raised by her parents according to a higher standard. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-47217355686197652792016-05-23T14:13:48.665-05:002016-05-23T14:13:48.665-05:00I think she looks more mature and polished. I love...I think she looks more mature and polished. I love the new look! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-15771303885672530752016-05-23T13:44:28.496-05:002016-05-23T13:44:28.496-05:00Rosie K, I think people dislike the expression &qu...Rosie K, I think people dislike the expression "several years older" because "several" makes it sound like a reproach. Had Ellie wrote just "she looks older" it would have been more neutral.<br />I wouldn't make such a fuss about it but I do think that it wasn't formulated in the best way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-31054994528071913982016-05-23T12:33:30.602-05:002016-05-23T12:33:30.602-05:00Yes it is insulting to say she looks older. In our...Yes it is insulting to say she looks older. In our society everybody wants to look young. Nobody wants to look old.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com