Imprimatur Posted May 29, 2006 Posted May 29, 2006 Is it moral for a Catholic man to attend a public pool where women are dressed in immodest swim wear? Are there any norms for anything related to this? My teenager conscience is telling me no, but then again Im just a teenager who does not have a fully developed frontal lobe assocation area. Peace be with you all, Imprimatur
Cam42 Posted May 29, 2006 Posted May 29, 2006 [quote name='Imprimatur' post='992309' date='May 29 2006, 10:05 AM'] Is it moral for a Catholic man to attend a public pool where women are dressed in immodest swim wear? Are there any norms for anything related to this? My teenager conscience is telling me no, but then again Im just a teenager who does not have a fully developed frontal lobe assocation area. Peace be with you all, Imprimatur [/quote] There is nothing wrong with it.
Era Might Posted May 29, 2006 Posted May 29, 2006 If it is a serious occasion of sin, you probably shouldn't go. If it is just a theoretical occasion of sin, it would be ok, just take necessary precautions; in other words, guard your eyes.
RandomProddy Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 Imagine people on the toilet. Should be a good work-around for heart-adultery...
homeschoolmom Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 [quote name='RandomProddy' post='992982' date='May 30 2006, 02:04 PM'] Imagine people on the toilet. Should be a good work-around for heart-adultery... [/quote] Thanks. Going for a swim will never be the same again....
Sojourner Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='992985' date='May 30 2006, 03:10 PM'] Thanks. Going for a swim will never be the same again.... [/quote] Come on, everyone knows that people pee in public pools.
homeschoolmom Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 Note to self: "Forget" to mail Sojourner's invitation to Labor Day pool party.
Cam42 Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='992995' date='May 30 2006, 03:23 PM'] Note to self: "Forget" to mail Sojourner's invitation to Labor Day pool party. [/quote] I get to come though right.....
thessalonian Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 In truth I would not go without my wife and kids as this provides the neccessary focus so that I can gaurd my thoughts and eyes. We avoid public beaches when they are crowded partially for the immodesty. I honestly don't beleive a single male should be on a public beach. It is not a sin but a definite occassion to sin and those should be avoided. Phillip Neri said that it is when I am a coward and flee the occassion of sin that I am strong.
homeschoolmom Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 Honestly, I hate public pools so much I can't imagine going without a reason (ie a kid).... Public beaches are not too bad until the young people plant themselves in front of my family and start playing "octopus.".....
Norseman82 Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 Welcome to our ool. Notice there's no "P" in it. Let's keep it that way. (Actual sign I saw).
Slave_of_the_Trinity Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 [quote name='Norseman82' post='993085' date='May 30 2006, 07:32 PM'] Welcome to our ool. Notice there's no "P" in it. Let's keep it that way. (Actual sign I saw). [/quote] That's HILARIOUS!!! I wish i were smart enough to think of smart little sayings like that......
God the Father Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 [quote name='RandomProddy' post='992982' date='May 30 2006, 03:04 PM'] Imagine people on the toilet. Should be a good work-around for heart-adultery... [/quote] Yeah. Also a good work-around for having a full stomach. If you know what I mean. And I mean throwing up. I just went swimming. Played some baxetball. I didn't really have a problem.
Franimus Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 It's all personal, really. Some (my earlier self included, of course) are not able to put themselves into situations like that without being unable to resist temptations. I find that by promising myself (God too, I suppose) I will not let a particular situation lead me to sin I usually succeed in avoiding any sin that results from that situation. Take it little by little; that's the best way I've found to beat the temptations. Of course, if the whole reason (or any part of the reason, for that matter) that you're going to the public pool is to "look around", then yes, it's definatly immoral.
Sojourner Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 [quote]Note to self: "Forget" to mail Sojourner's invitation to Labor Day pool party.[/quote] like you even have a pool. I've been to your house, remember? The wading pool (aka "outdoor bathroom for the hskids") doesn't count. [quote]Honestly, I hate public pools so much I can't imagine going without a reason (ie a kid).... Public beaches are not too bad until the young people plant themselves in front of my family and start playing "octopus.".....[/quote] Sorry if I blocked your sun, but playing octopus is really fun.
homeschoolmom Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 You don't want to sit by the Mr. Turtle pool, fine. Cam will come instead. No BBQ for you.
Guest T-Bone Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 [quote name='Norseman82' post='993085' date='May 30 2006, 03:32 PM'] Welcome to our ool. Notice there's no "P" in it. Let's keep it that way. (Actual sign I saw). [/quote] I like, "We don't swim in your toilette, please don't pee in our pool," better. [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='993424' date='May 31 2006, 04:52 AM'] You don't want to sit by the Mr. Turtle pool, fine. Cam will come instead. No BBQ for you. [/quote] I wanna come. I'll bring some nice juicy steaks!
Sojourner Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='993424' date='May 31 2006, 07:52 AM'] You don't want to sit by the Mr. Turtle pool, fine. Cam will come instead. No BBQ for you. [/quote] Fine. Be that way. You won't get any of my world-famous potato salad, then. Or chocolate chip cookies.
scardella Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 [quote name='Imprimatur' post='992309' date='May 29 2006, 09:05 AM'] Is it moral for a Catholic man to attend a public pool where women are dressed in immodest swim wear? Are there any norms for anything related to this? My teenager conscience is telling me no, but then again Im just a teenager who does not have a fully developed frontal lobe assocation area. Peace be with you all, Imprimatur [/quote] I'd agree w/ those who say only if it is a near occasion of sin. On the other hand, ideas like this lead one down the road to scruples. I know. I've been there, and I'm still trying to find the exit...
homeschoolmom Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 You really should ahve seen HSDad carrying the pool home. It wouldn't fit in our car. So he carried it home in the wind. He looked like Mr. Turtle.
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