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20 Jul 2010

Business World: Fashion and Style vs. Modesty

By Colleen Hammond, in Catholic Church, Dressing with Dignity, Family Life, Fashion, Feminism, Immodest, Interview, Modesty, Parenting, Skirts | 14 Responses 14 Comments

Wow, I was quoted in Business World!!! Thanks to GS for sending me this link!

Capital View — By Mercedes B. Suleik

Fashion and Style vs. Modesty

To be fashionable, does one have to be immodest? Does being attractive mean that a woman should arouse the prurient attention of man? Do fathers and mothers want their daughters to be objects of lust? Their sons to be salivating brutes?

These days, it would seem, there is an overwhelming tendency to flaunt and exhibit a woman’s body…and yes, for that matter a man’s as well. We see this in magazines, print advertisements, … Read the rest

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Colleen is a Catholic speaker, an award-winning writer, radio and television talk show host, educator, comedienne, and mother—all rolled into one! Acclaimed for her versatility, she delivers an enduring message filled with down-to-earth wisdom, inspiration, and humor. Colleen brings a fresh and creative approach to living joyfully, and has helped thousands of people every year to make positive and virtuous changes in their lives.

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