When I traveled in China, one of the things that impressed me most was the modesty of the women. They dressed to be pretty, to be sure, but they did not dress in the tight shirts and low cut blouses of the American fashion industry. It was remarkably relaxing to not have to be confronted with all the details of every female body that walked by.
Unfortunately, I saw on the news today that Beijing is opening its first Hooters. I want to go on record to say that Hooters is not a place for Christians. I know, I sound legalistic on that, but seriously folks, think about it. The name has nothing to do with owls. Furthermore, tight shirts and hot pants are there for one reason: to entice men's imaginations towards women that are not their wives. The fact that our society tolerates a place with such a name is to our shame. But, in America, we are used to it, and not surprised.
But in China, it is a huge step down. "Sex sells" is what Madison Ave, NY, knows. I guess they are learning it in Beijing. May the gospel go to the people faster than the marketeers.
Thoughts?
