When going regimental isn't an option

[KiltedKnight]

You must be careful of what type of church you're going into with a Kilt in the first place. There are churches that won't allow a Kilt regimental or no and that God cannot get into either. :-(

Chris

[Graham]

You must be careful of what type of church you're going into with a Kilt in the first place. There are churches that won't allow a Kilt regimental or no and that God cannot get into either. :-(

Chris

RUBBISH, I've never heard of any church barring a man in a kilt. Most I have been to welcome the sight of a kilted man.
In the UK, even princes and kings have attended church.

Of course, I refer to a proper kilt, well worn and in a respectable manner, not some tosser in a womans' skirt trying to make some kind of wacky statement in the house of God.

Please check your facts before making wild statements.

[furrycelt]

RUBBISH, I've never heard of any church barring a man in a kilt.

And that is a wonderful thing. Your corner of the world sounds like a great place then.

However, there are plenty of churches in the US that would most assuredly turn away a man who showed up in any unbifurcated garment. Is that awful? Absolutely. Does that make the "Christian" church in question hypocritical? Absolutely. Does that mean such situations are fictional? Unfortunately no.

-ian

[Graham]

However, there are plenty of churches in the US that would most assuredly turn away a man who showed up in any unbifurcated garment.

-ian

Ian, I did stress "kilt", not something that looks like a womans' skirt, that would be controversial in ANY institution whether it be a church, the workplace etc.
The tartan kilt is without question regarded as a male garment all around the world.
I would ask you for an example of a specific church that has barred you wearing such a garment there.
I would happily speak to them on your behalf at my own expense.

From the last two years of being on this site, and learning of all the various experiences of men in kilts who have shared here, one thing I have learned....
Tasmania is a great place to live, but when it comes to attitudes and responses to kiltwearing...I don't think it is so different.

[Angus]

Ian, I did stress "kilt", not something that looks like a womans' skirt, that would be controversial in ANY institution whether it be a church, the workplace etc.
The tartan kilt is without question regarded as a male garment all around the world.
I would ask you for an example of a specific church that has barred you wearing such a garment there.
I would happily speak to them on your behalf at my own expense.

From the last two years of being on this site, and learning of all the various experiences of men in kilts who have shared here, one thing I have learned....
Tasmania is a great place to live, but when it comes to attitudes and responses to kiltwearing...I don't think it is so different.

Graham, when I were my kilt to church, I cant get the people to stop complimenting/asking about where it came from, and all the other questions long enough to run sound or play in the band. Also I cannot think of one single church in my area that would outright refuse someone entrance upon the simple fact of wearing the kilt. That theory to me is completely unbellievable.

[furrycelt]

Ian, I did stress "kilt", not something that looks like a womans' skirt

And I was referring to kilts by saying: "any unbifurcated garment". In fact, I was stressing that such "bad" churches would not know the difference between a kilt and a skirt. So, to be clearer: there *are* churches in the US that would deny a kilted man to enter, or at least not throw him out, but request that he not wear the kilt upon returning.

The tartan kilt is without question regarded as a male garment all around the world.

I wish that was the case. And I hope that someday that will be true.

-ian

[Rob Wright]

And I was referring to kilts by saying: "any unbifurcated garment". In fact, I was stressing that such "bad" churches would not know the difference between a kilt and a skirt. So, to be clearer: there *are* churches in the US that would deny a kilted man to enter, or at least not throw him out, but request that he not wear the kilt upon returning.




I wish that was the case. And I hope that someday that will be true.

-ian

You are correct, the southern baptist church here under it's previous minister would not let me in for any reason(i.e donating my time for charity work, or helping out with activities with family members or friends) if I was wearing my kilt, the current minister likes them and doesn't mind. Some church's here where I live are not known for their willingness to accept anything that does not fit their pre-concieved notions(Not having to do with theology).


Rob

[Niblox]

Rubbish, it doesn't matter what you wear under the kilt. I have always worn it regimental - to weddings, conferrings, formal dinners, etc. The advantage is that you stay comfortable. Unless you are competing in dancing or participating in highland games, you do not need underwear. In any event, even if you did wear it to church, who is going to ask you to let you inspect what is underneath it???

Niblox