--- Candace Perry <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> The women of the PA German Protestant group I work for wore caps indoors and
> out into the 19th century. I have always believed it to be a sign of
> modesty, in keeping with their faith, as much as anything else.

That's a different subject all together. Mennonites, Bretheren, Amish, Othordox
Jews, and other conservative Christian sects cover their heads (in various
forms from a little doily to full head scarves) as a sign of submission to
their husbands and men in general. I think the Jews do it out of tradition as I
can't recall off-hand a passage in the Old Testament about it. The Christian
sects reference a passage in the New Testament from the writings of Paul as the
reason for head covering.  References are here:
http://www.expage.com/page/headcovering

Deb




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