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Christian Naturism

 Today, I have decided to start a series on this personal blog dedicated to Christian Naturism, a topic often considered taboo and, therefore, controversial.

Cultural rejection, along with disapproval from many conservative denominations, has caused many people interested in practicing naturism to hesitate, influenced by these prejudices. These groups often justify their stance with biblical arguments that associate nudity with indecency, and as a result, they consistently view it in a negative light.

I remember when I wanted to start practicing nudism, I also had many doubts. The ideas from the conservative Christian tradition, which portray the human body as "sinful by nature," were deeply ingrained in me. I had to confront my own biases and reconcile this inclination with my orthodox Christian upbringing. To that end, I decided to reread the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, looking for any signs that might help me understand if nudism was truly forbidden.

I did not find any explicit passages indicating that this practice was prohibited, although there are texts where nudity is seen as inappropriate, generally because it is associated with behaviors like drunkenness, immorality, or dishonor. To my surprise, what I found contradicted many of the beliefs I had been taught in my religious upbringing: I read about King David dancing naked, prophets walking naked and barefoot, and Peter fishing without clothes, among other passages that seemed to suggest the opposite. Interestingly, it was through this search to determine if naturism is allowed that I gained a more authentic understanding of what it means to be Christian.

During this process, I also found great help in a blog by a pastor who spoke openly about naturism without considering it "sinful." Many of his interpretations aligned with mine, which was very useful to me. Unfortunately, that website no longer exists, or at least I have not been able to find it.

For this reason, I have decided to write about this topic, hoping to help those who feel drawn to naturism but have held back due to preconceived ideas about the human body.

I assume that if you are reading this entry on my blog, you already know what naturism is. However, for those who are not familiar, here is a simple definition I found online: "Naturism is a way of living in harmony with nature, characterized by the practice of communal nudity, with the aim of fostering respect for oneself, others, and the environment" (Spanish Federation of Naturism). Some call it simply nudism, but I consider that label incomplete and inaccurate, as it's not just about being naked. For me, it is a way of life that contrasts entirely with modern life, where we depend on external aids or technology. It’s as if we were the only species on the planet that is maladapted, as if God had made a mistake in our design by giving us a body that always seems to need something external to feel “complete” or protected. But God doesn't make mistakes; the problem lies not in our original design, but in how we have culturally drifted away from what is natural, constructing an artificial life that requires clothing, technology, and comforts to feel secure or adequate. This trend has only intensified over the centuries, to the point where today many people feel vulnerable without a cell phone. Naturism, on the other hand, invites us to question this perspective and rediscover that we were created with everything we need. We are enough to live in harmony with our home, our planet, our environment, without the barriers and conditions we have imposed on ourselves.

What does this have to do with Christ? How does this glorify God? Perhaps some of you are asking these questions. This is something I will try to clarify throughout this series of blog entries. This first post is just an introduction. As I continue, I will address certain parts of Scripture that are key to supporting what I’ve expressed here.

I invite you to leave comments on my blog. You don't need to agree, but I’m also not looking to start endless debates. I don’t claim to have all the answers, but perhaps we can learn together. Also, if anyone would like to share their own experiences related to this topic, they can do so in the comments.

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