Lds Church Begins New Anti-Beard Campaign

[JAHS]

SALT LAKE CITY — In a bold political move, the LDS Church began the new anti-beard campaign “Not Even Once” to distance itself from the unrighteousness that comes with facial hair.  Recent studies show that 53% of men with facial hair, especially beards, stop coming to church when the facial hair grows to a noticeable length. Those with beards are 67% less righteous than their clean-shaven counterparts, according to a recent study by BYU.

 

http://www.thebunyion.com/2014/04/28/lds-church-begins-new-not-even-once-anti-beard-campaign/

[HairBear]

Well, as I don't want to look like a 12 year old, I'll think I'll keep my beard. Also I'd have to change my username on here, and I just can't do with the hassle

Edited May 2, 2014 by HairBear

[Bill “Papa” Lee]

SALT LAKE CITY — In a bold political move, the LDS Church began the new anti-beard campaign “Not Even Once” to distance itself from the unrighteousness that comes with facial hair.  Recent studies show that 53% of men with facial hair, especially beards, stop coming to church when the facial hair grows to a noticeable length. Those with beards are 67% less righteous than their clean-shaven counterparts, according to a recent study by BYU.

 

http://www.thebunyion.com/2014/04/28/lds-church-begins-new-not-even-once-anti-beard-campaign/

That is so silly. Sounds like sudeo-nonsense.

[bluebell]

That is so silly. Sounds like sudeo-nonsense.

 

The news outlet that is reporting it--the bunyion--is an LDS satire cite.  

[JAHS]

My brother is exempt from this campaign because he has to maintain a full beard so he can be used as an extra in the Life of Christ videos.

 

  

[ERayR]

My brother is exempt from this campaign because he has to maintain a full beard so he can be used as an extra in the Life of Christ videos.

 

  

 

Why is everyone so certain that Jesus Christ had a beard?

[strappinglad]

Notice everyone in the photo has a beard. It would be like one of todays 12 HAVING a beard. Perhaps it's a confusion between Nazarene and Nazarite.

[JAHS]

Why is everyone so certain that Jesus Christ had a beard?

 

A scripture in Isaiah suggests he had one; assuming the verse is about Jesus.

"I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting. (Isa 50: 6)

[Deborah]

Why is everyone so certain that Jesus Christ had a beard?

 

Ditto. I recall reading something from Josephus years ago who described Jesus as tall, clean shaven and short hair. I wish I knew the source but it was so long ago but it always stuck with me.

[Deborah]

On the other hand I found these early descriptions, all with a beard and long hair but also describe his blue eyes, which is what Joseph Smith said.

 

http://www.thenazareneway.com/likeness_of_our_saviour.htm

[thesometimesaint]

While it is possible that Jesus had blue eyes. They would have been very unusual making him stand out.

[The Nehor]

Why is everyone so certain that Jesus Christ had a beard?

 

Because it probably would have been remarked about a lot if he hadn't. Culturally that was siding with the Romans which would have caused him some......issues.....

[EllenMaksoud]

SALT LAKE CITY — In a bold political move, the LDS Church began the new anti-beard campaign “Not Even Once” to distance itself from the unrighteousness that comes with facial hair.  Recent studies show that 53% of men with facial hair, especially beards, stop coming to church when the facial hair grows to a noticeable length. Those with beards are 67% less righteous than their clean-shaven counterparts, according to a recent study by BYU.

 

http://www.thebunyion.com/2014/04/28/lds-church-begins-new-not-even-once-anti-beard-campaign/

This is urban myth.

[Mola Ram Suda Ram]

Bummer, I just started a mothers day beard for my wife.

[Calm]

I read that as "with your wife"....obviously caused me to take a closer look.

[EllenMaksoud]

My brother is exempt from this campaign because he has to maintain a full beard so he can be used as an extra in the Life of Christ videos.

 

  

I most certainly cutting my beard off for them !!!

[Bill “Papa” Lee]

Why is everyone so certain that Jesus Christ had a beard?

Poverty by choice and no Mach4 razors.

[katherine the great]

Why is everyone so certain that Jesus Christ had a beard?

It was a cultural mandate for observant Jewish men.  (and still is)

[halconero]

Ditto. I recall reading something from Josephus years ago who described Jesus as tall, clean shaven and short hair. I wish I knew the source but it was so long ago but it always stuck with me.

 

Josephus was an extreme Romano-phile, a client of the imperial Flavian family, and part of the Emperor's court. He was more than a bit biased when trying to portray Jews as good Greco-Romans.