Sartorial Teleology

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“But the next issue is also important for a school to recognize. Some clothes are more suitable than others. Clothes are tailored for the occasion. There is no reason for a man to rent a tux in order to change the oil in his car. A tux is a better garment than a mechanic’s overalls, in the abstract, but when we consider the task at hand, we may much prefer the overalls. So we should recognize that while a girl’s formal dress is nice than her school uniform, her school uniform is more suitable for math class. The Scriptures recognize this vocational aspect of clothing as well. John the Baptist had the calling of a desert prophet, and he dressed accordingly (Matt. 11:8). He did not wear the soft clothing of first-century politicians. Jesus altered His dress in order to wash the disciples’ feet (John 13:4, 12). Simon Peter took off his outer garment in order to fish (John 21:7)” (The Case for Classical Christian Education, pp. 187-188).

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