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Originally Posted by Archlute Which brings us to a broader discussion of cultural normativity in morality. Do we set our moral standards by cultural consensus, as seems to be argued here, or do we look for deeper principles that transcend the culture, such as those found in the various applications of the Decalogue in the Larger Catechism, inference from apostolic injunctions, and the careful writings of Puritan casuistry? We are still known here as the "Puritan Board", correct? | Fair enough. So point to me where these indicate it is wrong for a man to wear an earring. |
I, too, agree that we should look for deeper principles that transcend culture, but I don't see how we can deduce from the Decalogue that men shouldn't wear earrings. I used to wear them but stopped because of personal aesthetic preference. This obviously cannot, however, equate to a general proscription, but I'm open to being shown otherwise.