“And we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden . . .”
Clothes played an important part in the evolution of man, no matter how you look at it. Without clothes, man could not have gone forth from the warm cradle of civilization, or the Garden of Eden, and populated the four corners of the Earth. Most of the Earth is just too inhospitable for 24/7 nudism lifestyles.
Today, religious organizations yearn for a return to the proverbial garden, for a paradise on Earth, for peace and love, which is admirable. People “go to church” and to other religious assemblies to recapture some of that loving spirit, to be reminded that it is inside everyone.
Naturists pretty much yearn for the same thing: a return to the proverbial garden where they can be in their natural state, where everybody is equal. I’m betting that nudism/naturism is almost a spiritual experience for some.
But while there are churches everywhere for people to get their spiritual fix, there aren’t a lot of public places where naturists can congregate and bask in their God-given/natural-born state. Indeed, of all the groups of people I write about who face discrimination, surely nudists face the most. They are relegated to tiny spots in far too few locations, and if they bare it all in public places elsewhere, they can be hauled off and punished.
It seems ironic that one can be persecuted for being in their natural state, doesn’t it? It’s got nothing to do with God or the evolution of the species, because if it did, we’d be born with clothes on.
Jillian
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All so true. Incidentally, in a lot of situations these days, it doesn’t have to be a public place that you bare it all that you can be hauled off and punished.
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This is sad reality indeed. Even in your own house you could get in trouble if someone sees you and gets offended. But there is one even worst discrimination and that is discrimination between nudists/naturists themselves, particularly the one against single men.
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We agree with you as we have that rule at our favorite nude resort. But you have to agree that this has been brought about by some very unsavory guys. So to a certain extent we have to blame ourselves for this.
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Oh I entirely agree there are many unsavory men as you say. But I sure I’m not ready to blame myself for that. I’m not part of those men, yet I still end up in the discriminated group by no fault of myself. I just think single men should at least be given a chance to prove themselves instead of simply just pushing them aside. Some of us are nice people too.
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Yes so true. Absolutely there are times when clothes are a must like during in climate weather situations. But there are many daily tasks that could be done nude. Like running a quick errand in your car, why should you have to dress for that ? Yard related tasks around the house, my wife and I both become frustrated that we simply can’t just go out nude and work flower beds and such. Washing the car on the drive, why do you need to be dressed for that ? Living everyday nude would simplify much of what we nudist do and enjoy.
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Thanks, you echoed my view 100%. The textile world doesn’t have a clue about the freedom of nudity. All they do is equate nudity with sex.
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You are definitely someone we could enjoy hanging out with you get it !!
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Reblogged this on Naked Imp.
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Reblogged this on home clothes free and commented:
I don’t think society really sees it as discrimination
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Guy
Please don’t get us wrong I wasn’t pointing at you per se. I know exactly where you’re at, I have a couple of nudist male friends that would love to go to the resort with us, I have tried to take them as my guest and vouch for them but I was told in advance that it didn’t matter. They said they had tried singles before and just always had problems. Now if we were to bring a single lady it would be ok, yes I know it’s not right. I agree, you should be given a chance, you blow it you’re done. There are nice singles out there, no doubt.
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No offense taken, no worries. I just wanted to pint out that some people are nice.
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What’s equally as sad are those nice guys with wives that will not even give it a try that are keeping them (husbands) from this very nice lifestyle. I know a few ladies who were like that, finally gave in for a one time visit to a nude resort now they drag the hobby’s there. Go figure !!
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Spencer, all I can say and have to say is: Exactly! Thanks for the word.
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Guy & SassyCoupleOk, it is too bad things have changed in recent years about single males at resorts. Right after I decided I wanted to do more than be just a home nudist I went to a real nice small resort in central Tennessee. There was no problem then and there. I went as a visitor and was welcomed and even a little doted upon by the owners and members. I joined right in with the activities; enjoyed the pool, Jacuzzi hot tub, and bonfire. No problems. Everyone was very nice and friendly there. That first time I was married but my wife wouldn’t go. I went a second time after my divorce and, again, I had a great time. No problems again. Now, it seems, there are a lot of places, like you said, that won’t even consider admitting a single male, married or not.
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Turtle Lake Resort allows single men. I think the reason for a restriction on single men is to maintain a gender balance. All the more reason for public venues. A public, government run beach can’t discriminate, neither in Canada nor the U.S.A.
Furthermore, and to the point of Jillian’s blog — on public lands, religious people are not restricted from publicly worshiping or from dressing as their religion dictates – except for those who would worship in the nude or be naked for spiritual reasons.
Jillian is right in thinking that there is a spiritual aspect to nudity for many of us. For me, being without clothes, especially when active, reminds me that I am a being in possession of a body — not merely a genetic entity.
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Also, see this article on nude worship at a nudist resort:
http://www.goddiscussion.com/110585/does-nude-church-in-virginia-go-too-far/
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Love being free to feel the “touch of God” when in the air without the armor of clothing. I believe that our prohibition of non-sexual nudity contributes to much of our world’s moral issues. Would be nice if instead we banned sexually charged semi-nudity/porn posing as advertisements to sell product.
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The only way nudists will be widely accepted is to get radical and in the public’s face! The blacks and the gays I’ve proven this works. Are nudists ready to stand up for their lifestyle. I wonder what they are willing to risk to be accepted in a public way.
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You can’t get prosecuted for being black or gay. But in most places, except for a few events like the WNBR, you can be prosecuted for being nude in public. Not exactly my idea of fun.
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Amazed that a continental size country like Canada has a shortage of places to go nude
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