You see them more in Europe and most don't mind.
Nothing more appealing than seeing a guy in a Speedo with a BIG beer gut hanging over!
Most of them look awful if they're 'brief' I don't care who's wearing them!
White suits ONLY if they're lined! |
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---NVBarbara on 7/17/08 |
"Speedo" is a brand name of swim suits. Although they make many styles, what people are refering to here are the very minimal coverage, very tight, very form fitting - leave little to the imagination swim suit used in competion. If you google the company name you will see what they sell.
---Bruce5656 on 7/11/08
I remember years ago, long before speedo's seeing a very elderly man wearing white swim trunks.
Well, do you know what happens when white gets wet.......we turn into glass houses!!!
That goes for ladies too. Tight or baggy......don't wear white to swin in! |
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---kathr4453 on 7/17/08 |
No, but on most it just looks nasty.
What would be funny is if someone wore speedos at their wedding.lol |
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---Rickey on 7/11/08 |
Men should be just as modest in thier dressing habits as we want our women to be. God looks at both in the same light. if men wear things that are not modest, how can we expect women to be. We also must be examples to the world. |
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---wayne on 7/11/08 |
Char,
"Speedo" is a brand name of swim suits. Although they make many styles, what people are refering to here are the very minimal coverage, very tight, very form fitting - leave little to the imagination swim suit used in competion. If you google the company name you will see what they sell. |
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---Bruce5656 on 7/11/08 |
If by doing something that could cause another to SIN(LUST/or Laugh he he he), is that person Innocent? NO!
WOE. to the bringers of offense's |
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---Duane_Dudley_Martin on 7/11/08 |
It's something that I watch very carefully when I am driving to make sure I don't go too fast |
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---alan_of_UK on 7/11/08 |
Yea, what is a speedo? Wait! I am not sure I want to know. |
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---catherine on 7/10/08 |
What in the world is a speedo ?? |
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---char on 7/9/08 |
I actually wrestled with this very issue. My conclusion is that it is warranted for competitive swimming, but not for just any aquatic use.
As Christians, we are to be concerned about modesty, but it is not the sole concern of our lives. Otherwise, we would never let ourselves see each other at all. We would be covered from head to toe, like the Taliban's women.
The most pressing concern for the issue, really, is the fact that people are repulsed by the sight of guys in "racing trunks", rather than the possibility of the incitement of lust. So, I reserve wearing mine for performance swimming, rather than grossing people out at a resort pool or beach. |
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---Cubby on 7/8/08 |
What may be sinful is to laugh at a man wearing one for whom it is not at an attractive look. Instead, seek a tactful and discrete way of letting him know that a speedo may not be the most flattering wardrobe for him to don. |
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---Jenny on 4/30/08 |
Sin or not...Speedos are sure hideous!!! |
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---Holly4jc on 4/29/08 |
Emcee, I speak the truth. The world is under the control of Satan, this world, it is Satan's world. When Jesus comes back he will reclaim it after Armageddon. |
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---frances008 on 4/29/08 |
Oscar I dont know what country town you come from but "most aussies" don't wear their speedos only. And if they do wear them, then perhaps you mean under their board shorts because I live near to a beach in Australia (have done so all my life) and I can tell you I dont see too many speedos these days. (Thank goodness) not for religious reasons, purely a visual thing. |
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---lisa_1 on 4/29/08 |
Of course not!!. Its no different to women wearing speedos. |
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---William on 8/10/07 |
Anyone who opposes what someone else wears to the pool or beach is complete hypocrisy, do you really think that God cares if your wearing a bathing suit and is going to judge you for this, God will judge you for judging. This is the most ridiculous subject I've ever heard of. Get a life and stop preaching. Its obvious to me that you all have inhibitions of your own you need to deal with. |
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---Dean on 8/4/07 |
JC: If you insist on wearing the speedo. I would suggest you do it. I kind of like them but its not about what we like most times on this journey. Its about doing the will of God. And doing the right and godly thing. One thing that I have found out about people. They are always looking for something to talk about. Wear your speedo and they will look for something else are someone else to focus on. Be safe in the water. |
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---Robyn on 8/3/07 |
Women who enjoy seeing men are tights are guilty of the sin of self-indulgence Lust is a form of covetousness, acted on or not is a sin, and such an uncomely womens self-gratification is unbecoming and unfeminine. This is absolutely dishonorable for any Christian women of virtue. |
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---John on 8/3/07 |
What do you think about women's form fitting swimwear, not just bikinis, but most all of the swimwear on the market today? It is all revealing to some extent, just like a man's speedo.
I think as Christians we will be a whole lot better if we worry about ourselves and not about judging our brothers and sisters. It is good to discuss topics, but we should avoid damning someone because of a piece of cloth. |
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---steve on 8/3/07 |
Just as self praise is no recommendation, But self Respect has its boundaries with recommendations.Why must the world become degenerate. the next thing people will clamour to go to work in their nothingness.Slowly the words modesty will be non existant.Is this world being controlled by God Or Satan?How do questions like this get on the Cnet. |
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---Emcee on 8/2/07 |
Well, I find something thong with someone who is so wrapped up in their dippy skimpy Speedo. You went to great lengths to tell us how great it is. It has absolutely nothing to do with Chrisianity. If you see nothing thong with it, then knock yourself out. I hope it doesn't draw flies. |
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---St._Tropez on 8/2/07 |
St.Tropez, I wasn't suggesting you should wear a speedo. I DO have the Lord, and I also have assurance of salvation. I am disappointed that you attacked me and suggested that a person who prefers a speedo needs Christ. I didn't say anything about my body except that speedos are comfortable. To everyone: instead of critizing one another's choices, let's live our lives for Christ so others can know we are Christians by our love for one another. That is a biblical mandate which I hope we can all agree on. |
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---steve on 8/2/07 |
As you say St Trpeez, Jesus does not worry about the speedo.
Why do you?
PS I don't wear one. |
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---alan_of_UK on 8/1/07 |
I say get a life, steve. Quit worrying about your body in that stupid Speedo and put some clothes on. Use your head besides something to part your ears with. Jesus doesn't care about your Speedo. Find the Lord, steve. |
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---St._Tropez on 8/1/07 |
I grew up in the US but I now live in Europe. I don't feel sinful when I wear a speedo, which is my suit of preference. I like the way it feels. If you haven't ever tried one, you should. Very comfortable. Get over the embarrassment, it is your God-given body. If it is a sin for a man to wear a speedo, then most women's bathing suits (including one pieces which show form) are also a sin. I say let's grow up and be adults. I won't wear a thong, but a speedo is fine. |
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---steve on 7/31/07 |
God created man in his own image. To be embarrassed of, or to make modification of (shaving, botox, new set of breasts), is to provide god with the ultimate insult. Speedos, a sin? Not even close when compared to the other things humans are doing to their bodies. Clothing is a human thing. God loves you just the way he made you. |
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---Jeff on 7/17/07 |
You mean amoral, Fred.
Clothes entered into the picture after the fall.
I wouldn't get too carried away with myself.
Like they say, on most nude beaches, you see the last people you would ever want to see, nude. Repulsive bellies in speedos are no better. |
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---Ranch_Dip on 7/16/07 |
If we was moral, we could all go nude. |
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---Fred on 7/16/07 |
TS: I am not Kathr, for sure, but the 85 word limit does irritate me on certain questions. Explanations are needed sometimes. Everything cannot be folded up neatly, and placed in one pile(blog) |
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---Robyn on 7/9/07 |
There is nothing wrong with speedos. I am a swim coach and I have been a competative swimmer, I have worn speedos and I can tell you it is not sinful. Speedos produce less drag and create greater efficiancy in the water for the swimmer. |
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---Ryan_Z on 7/9/07 |
Robyn is Kathr, Kathr used to gripe about the 85 word limit constantly. |
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---TS on 7/9/07 |
I think this is an unnecessary and useless debate. I don't thing it is a question whether or not it is a sin for men to wear speedos at the beach. It depends on who the man is.That is the better question. If the man is an unbeliever, he feels speedos are alright. A saved man would probably feels it is alright, also, but would refrain from wearing them, if they will be too distracting to males and females alike. |
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---Robyn on 7/9/07 |
More: a better system is needed here. Unlimited space need to be available. Some questions cannot be packaged into one or two lines or 85 words. |
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---Robyn on 7/9/07 |
Friends don't let friends wear Speedos |
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---Ranch_Dip on 7/9/07 |
You people are the only Christ most people will ever see. Bessie in all her wisdom states that speedo wearer are ugly and disgusting. Wow, so if they were attractive and appealing to her, then Speedos would not only be accepted, but welcomed. Wow, you all are amazing. If this is Christ, I am not interested. Do your Bibles have snaps, so you can take out the portions of the Bible like "Thou Shalt Not Judge" and only use the parts you want. |
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---Mike on 7/9/07 |
I'm 23 and I follow Jesus. Yet, I can't understand your jugdement about speedo. I wear them as swimwears. Everybody wears them, gays or not. Moreover, what you said is only valuable in US. In Europe ideas are very different, since we don't judge people on their appearance (at least Christian people). So let people wear what they want, Jesus asked us no to judge and to accept everybody. I don't think speedo are something so important in that time. |
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---Laurent on 7/9/07 |
If it is a sin for a man to wear a speedo then it is also a sin for women to wear the swimwear commonly worn by women today. We can't have dual standards. If a man wears form fitting swimwear for sexual exhibitionism, then yes it is a sin. It is also a sin for women, particularly young attractive women to do the same and many wear their swimsuit for that purpose. It is only more socially accepted for them than it is for men who wear speedos for legitimate purposes. That is the problem with this debate. |
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---Doug on 2/23/07 |
I have only a few things to say about this. If we were so perfect, we wouldn't need Jesus, now would we? I NEED JESUS. |
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---CATHERINE on 1/30/07 |
Friends don't let friends wear Speedos |
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---Rural_Cafe on 1/29/07 |
I read a number of these posts. One thing seems to ring true in practically all of them. Self Righteousness. Something Jesus condemned in the Pharisees and Sadusees of his day. That principle still exists today for any one "claiming" to be one of His followers. "Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone." |
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---Rene on 1/29/07 |
Yep -
"Thou shalt not wearst speedos" (Psalms 23:3) |
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---Adi_Ron on 9/9/06 |
To women here who object to speedos; Fine, but DON'T wear a bikinis or a one pieces. NOTHING is left to the imagination but skin color. ironically, most females wear one of those 2 types of suits, yet 1 in a 1000 has the body for it. Yet, they think it's more acceptable than a guy in a speedo. I'm all for banning speedos on swim teams etc But not because women think they are gross or are indifferent to them...but because it could be considered TOO sexual. Double standard here, |
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---Steve on 9/4/06 |
To women here who object to speedos; Fine, but DON'T wear a bikinis or a one pieces. NOTHING is left to the imagination but skin color. ironically, most females wear one of those 2 types of suits, yet 1 in a 1000 has the body for it. Yet, they think it's more acceptable than a guy in a speedo. I'm all for banning speedos on swim teams etc But not because women think they are gross or are indifferent to them...but because it could be considered TOO sexual. Double standard here, |
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---Steve on 9/4/06 |
Farah C. Church, And as far as speedos being necessarily homosexual... I guess all of our male Olympic swimmers, divers, etc. must be gay then... Unfortunately... speedos know no sexual preference... I would love to blame them on the homosexual community, but its just not their fault. They're just a veeeery bad idea for the "regular" guy. So, unless you're competing in a water sport... PLEASE don't .... ;o) |
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---daphn8897 on 8/30/06 |
Alex, Actually, Jesus was naked when he was crucified - read the accounts more carefully. He was totally shamed and debased (which is what we actually deserve).
The cloth was added by artists, often due to the culture of their time. |
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---daphn8897 on 8/30/06 |
Alan
"knock it off" is an idiomatic expression that means "stop doing something anoying". |
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---Bruce5656 on 8/30/06 |
Steve ... I don't understand ... What do you mean by "knock it off"? |
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---alan8869_of_UK on 8/30/06 |
This is a legitimate question by someone who may be concerned about not offending. Last night I was at the community family sauna. There were about 12 people in there and a nice looking fellow came in wearing a speedo. His was offensive enough that several females felt uncomfortable and left. I say any kind of clothing that would be offensive in a family setting should be avoided if possible. There was no need for the speedo anymore then there would be a need for a string bikini. |
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---john on 8/30/06 |
Get a life, eh? You have a point. However, unless every single second of your life is occupied with dealing with those world issues you described, then knock it off. |
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---Steve on 8/30/06 |
I really think you all need to get a life? There are wars raging aroudn the world, people are dying from disease, children are starving - and you lot want to discuss Speedos! Get a grip, will you, please? |
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---Chris on 8/28/06 |
I was a year-round competative swimmer for years. I have coached year-round competative swimming. It is my opinion that speedos are appropriate for competative swimming. I personally do not feel comfortable wearing speedos outside of the competition pool. When those that are of the flesh, act in the flesh why do Christians get offended? |
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---Ryan on 8/23/06 |
I'm a 37 year old, athletic, nice, gentleman. I am not fat, hairy or full of myself. I'm SO sick of knowing women are so grossed out by a guy in speedos. If more of us is offensive/ugly, just don't marry us. Then you'll see nothing. |
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---Steve on 8/22/06 |
We are to be modest in our apparel, not like or of the world and to be like Jesus. Jesus would not dress immodestly. Men wearing speedos are not being modest but rather, revealing. I would not want my daughter subjected to this nor myself. Often, swimming is public and men in speedos do not look good but they do look disgusting. These Christian men would then become stumbling blocks to unbelievers. The importance is being Christ-like and not on our personal comfort. |
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---Bessie on 8/19/06 |
Wake up America. So God let's you all carry guns, Exploit the world for profit, Illegally invade any country for your own gain but never to help another country, And murder innocent people in the name of George Bush and Israel, yet God still finds time to frown on speedo swimwear? |
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---barry on 8/2/06 |
God is the judge, and has given his children the ability to judge what is godly or not. Let's keep our mouth shut concerning if a speedo is really wrong or not, and focus the attention to some real sin that needs to be dealt with, and take the message to a dying world. Let your convitctions remain your convictions |
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---JZ on 6/8/06 |
The question seems rather silly to me, where else would a man wear a speedo? If he is swimming laps, than a speedo is the proper attire. If he is looking to impress others or draw attention to himself in an improper fashion, than it is sin. If he is simply enjoying the sun and getting a tan, leave him alone. I have been on a swim team and a believer for several years and the speedo does not bother me. Would I wear it to the community pool with my family? No, it's not the proper context. |
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---moose on 4/19/06 |
Alex,
What makes you think that they gave Jesus the dignity of a cloth? |
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---Bruce5656 on 2/23/06 |
When Jesus was crucified he was wearing a cloth, about as much as a Speedo covers. Also, for years children did not wear clothes and many people bathed together showing more then a Speedo does. Why would it be sinful to reveal what GOD gave you? |
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---Alex on 2/23/06 |
Wearing speedos is common in the homosexual community. What's next for our Christian young-men? Piercing one's naval or nipple? I think we can do better than emulating the world. What's wrong with the union suit? (My pardon to my fellow southerners. The union suit is not connected with homosexuals, but rather to the blue-bellies that drove the Bible Belt to her knees and introduced pagan/sinful practices as being 'normal'). |
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---Farah_C._Church on 2/12/06 |
Look away Ralph, look away. |
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---Rebecca_D on 2/12/06 |
Have you ever seen some of the hairy, overweight, and blatantly unashamed guys that wear those things? The sin occurs when these "gentlemen" subject our eyes to such a disturbing sight. Gives me shivers just thinking about it. |
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---ralph7477 on 2/12/06 |
Aren't speedos things that tell you how fast the car is going? |
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---alan8869_of_UK on 2/12/06 |
Well what's wrong with a speedo? They make you swim faster and don't fall off when you swim. I would rather look kinda odd rather than have my swimsuit fly off. |
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---Rod on 2/11/06 |
Wow, I just learned to swim three years ago and my teacher required me to wear a speedo to keep from drag as I learned the correct strokes. It was my first time and I had just turned 50 so I was a little freaked out. But three years later I can not swim in anything else because it just slows me down and drags so speedo is where it is at for me. And I love Jesus with all my heart and don't want to stumble anyone. |
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---Jam on 1/28/06 |
Speedos are not sinful, that's just ludicrous. Yes, speedos are more revealing than regular shorts, that's for sure, but SINFUL? Now that's just being way too sensitive and self-rightous. |
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---Andrea on 1/5/06 |
Man, in his fallen state, has always blamed the woman. When a born again man continues to do that, he is operating out of the carnal mind. If one lusts, it is because of his own desires, not the other way around. |
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---anon on 10/14/05 |
Ok first of all about the comments that were made about if a women is looking and lusting that is her problem--I call that a double standard because if I were to wear a short skirt people would tell me that was not appropiate because it would make the guys excited and that it is my responsibility to keep that from happening. No one has ever said that it is the guys problem. I have a problem with that. |
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---Kaleo on 10/14/05 |
I bet Adam wished he had speedo compared to the fig leaf God gave him, Lighten up guys, there are more important things to worry about. There is a lot of people out there who do not know the Lord Jesus Christ, and will be going to the Lake of Fire. |
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---jerry on 10/14/05 |
Well put, Kevin. |
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---Heather on 10/14/05 |
u kidding!? bring it on |
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---steveo on 10/14/05 |
I think all of you should re-read the verse where Jesus said judging others and The Father will judge you the same. Stop paying so much of attention to those around you and take the bolders out of your eyes. You will see a lot more around you then looking at other peoples crotches. |
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---Kevin on 9/25/05 |
Why on earth would it be a "sin" to wear a bathing suit? It's only a piece of cloth. If people don't approve then they shouldn't look and should mind their own business. If you're a a lustful person then chances are you are already that way and a speedo isn't the cause. ;) |
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---Henry on 8/8/05 |
It may not be a sin, but for some it sure should be against the law!!
I once wore a speedo to the beach...mothers grabbed thier children and hid their eyes, women ran screaming down the beach.. and the men kept trying to throw me back in the water.... |
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---Robert on 8/5/05 |
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