Created Naked

“The human body is the crown of God‘s creation, consummated by his declaration that it was good. That God’s people are unable to view the body without sinning is not an indictment of the body itself, but of the immaturity of the postmodern evangelical mind.” —Chad W. Thompson, That Famous Fig Leaf, https://a.co/d/9HNEh1g

“Because the unclad human body is a natural and sacred part of God‘s creation, it is logical and spiritual perversion for religious leaders, and lawmakers to insult the artistry of its holy designer by defining and treating the mere nakedness of its anatomy as something pornographic” —David L. Hatton, Who Said You Were Naked?": Reflections on Body Acceptance https://a.co/d/crkC2Xd

“It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own” -Marcus Aurelius

“Naked you are unencumbered with human decorations and coverings that cover God’s human masterpiece. Naked with others, you will be more aware of being as God sees you, someone He has created in His own image who is not unlike everyone else. You will have to be humble before Him and others.” —Paul M. Bowman, Nakedness & the Bible.

“Naturism paves the way for seeing yourself and others as God sees, and elevates the concept of Imago Dei to new and greater heights.” -Phillip Oak, Surprised into Freedom ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T7WVGL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share )

“Nakedness can ... provoke or intensify the falling away of more than physical barriers, evoking an holistic vulnerability, a tangible soul honesty, not only in terms of how we relate to those around us ... but also with ourselves.” —Emma Restall Orr

“There are six positive spiritual aspects of nudity.  Vulnerability, Openness, Intimacy, Genuineness, Wholeness, and Equality. Much of the spiritual qualities that nudity possesses are incomplete without others to experience them with you. We dress in work clothes to define our work.  We dress in athletic clothes to go work out.  We dress in casual clothes to relax.  We dress in sexy clothes to be romantic and make love.  We dress in formal clothes to impress people with who we are.  In a very real way clothing is used to compartmentalize our life.  When you are naked all that is gone and the reality of ALL that you truly are is there: body, soul and spirit in one package and there is no compartmentalization at all.  We simply and truly are what we are.” —Dr. Vian Aziz https://x.com/vianazizfrcoguk/status/1785803279709974690?s=46&t=fpiEy5CqbBOXR1N66BxSTw

“I didn’t grow up with a mother telling me what was under my clothes was bad or evil.” – Charlize Theron

“It is good for children to see each other and their parents naked whenever it so happens naturally. There will be a short period, probably at about three years old, when the child is interested in the differences between his father and his mother, and compares them with the differences between himself and his sister, but this period is soon over, and after this he takes no more interest in nudity than in clothes. So long as parents are unwilling to be seen naked by their children, the children will necessarily have a sense that there is a mystery, and having that sense they will become prurient and indecent. There is only one way to avoid indecency, and that is to avoid mystery.” —Bertrand Russell

“… but in order for that healthier attitude towards oneself, there has to first be some healing. Self-loathing has to be shut down, and an appreciation for out bodies must occur.” —RB Mears, https://x.com/rbmears1/status/1787545035208282431?s=46&t=fpiEy5CqbBOXR1N66BxSTw

“Our bodies, apart from their brilliant role as drawing exercises, are the temples of our being. Like the bodies of all fauna, they deserve both our study and our appreciation.” —Robert Genn

“There is nothing in all the world more beautiful or significant of the laws of the universe than the nude human body. In fact it is not only among artists but among all people that a greater appreciation and respect for the human body should develop. When we respect the nude we will no longer have any shame about it.” — Robert Henri, The Art Spirit

“No costume that has ever been invented is equal in comfort to perfect nakedness.” —C. Crawford

“He fervently desired equilibrium, if for no other reason, than to control his emotions, to moderate between the sunny elation he felt while nude, and the opaque depression that clouded around him when he had to get dressed, forced to enclose himself in textile Swalls buried alive, like an entourage in someone else’s idea of heaven.” —Will Forest, Coed Naked philosophy, page 110, https://www.amazon.com/dp/1466312750?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

“Naturism isn’t for everyone but I actually get down and depressed when I have to cover up. Wearing clothes really affects my mood and I feel restricted and confined when I’m wearing them.” —Jill Foster, https://uk.style.yahoo.com/being-naked-helps-with-my-mental-health-100422632.html

“It’s well known that criticising and judging your body has significant detrimental impacts on mental health and wellbeing.” —Sofie Louise, The benefits of embracing a 'clothing optional' house, https://i.stuff.co.nz/life-style/gender-and-society/300942333/the-benefits-of-embracing-a-clothing-optional-house

“For girls especially, there is so much pressure in our society to be a perfect size. As a result, there is a whole generation of people killing themselves to meet a standard that is impossible. Part of living a naturist lifestyle is accepting your body and regaining a normal body image.” —Nicky Hoffman

“What I gained by becoming a nudist: Freedom,confidence,acceptance,calmness,self-esteem, friendships, insight, body positivity, understanding, happiness, fearlessness, relaxation, trust, empathy, enjoyment, family. What I lost by becoming a nudist: The weight of other peoples opinions.” —Rick Dorociak

“Nudists really exist! Those crazy bastards are really for real. You see what it meant? It was the other world discovered. It was like coming home. It was the bright permanent antidote to the grey world-view of Smalltown Appalachia. It was freedom. My spirit soared, because I knew, in a flash of confirmation, that my earlier intuitions had been sound, I had found my people. And I have never left them since, nor ever will. From Bare in Mind, June 1974

“There’s something joyous about [naturism] and I urge everyone to try it ... If you can’t get your kicks in that incredibly innocent, joyful way, then the world is not a good place.” —Kate Humble

“Body shame, like prejudice, is not natural. It is learned from others and benefits no one.” —Author Unknown

“By challenging societal norms, embracing authenticity, and fostering a culture of body positivity, individuals can unlock the transformative benefits of naturism, transcending the confines of shame and judgment to revel in the innate beauty of the human form.” —Marc, https://www.nudeandhappy.com/2024/04/21/the-power-of-desexualizing-nudity/

“Neither I nor anyone else can convince another person just by recounting the multiple benefits of naturism with words and stories. Having your own experience is the only way to fully know and understand what we try to communicate.” —Phillip Oak, Surprised into Freedom ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7T7WVGL? )

“But treating the body as “decent” only when dressed, and “obscene “ when naked , slanders the moral purity of the Maker’s handiwork.”— David L. Hatton, Who Said You were Naked? Reflections ofon Body Acceptance “

“Sure, some people might believe they are offended by nude bathers, but, if you never encounter anything that offends you in your community, you are not living in a free society.” – Corky Stanton – Founder ClothesFree International.

The best thing to do would be to designate everywhere as clothing optional, and we could leave little fenced in areas for the prudes to prance around in. Call them “Prudist Camps”. They could peer out of their fences and indulge in their offensive “I’m offended” behaviour whenever they saw a natural person walk by, without bothering the rest of us.” – Anonymous