Beachy Art Gallery: “Hooked on the Hanging Veil”
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In this revolutionary 21st century artistic rendering of the hanging veil, the sketch artist portrays this Anabaptist pop-culture icon in the vain of Andy Warhol but with the surrealist imagery of Salvador Dali, though the artist denies any “borrowed” material.
But the approach is unique. While deragatory titles abound for our completely Biblical pleated style covering, there have been few metaphorical analogies drawn for the new hip covering style among Beachys, the hanging veil. Social commentators postulate that this is due to the prevailing reaction- and dissatisfied-oriented paradigm prevailing among many veil advocates in contrast to the contentment and peace-mindedness of those satisfied with the traditional pleated style.
But now, a contemporary artist has stepped forward to metaphorically portray the veil in a single image that is designed to “catch” the attention of the casual viewer. Yet, the artist emphasizes that those who use this work to deride Christian head coverings all together can just go “to the belly of a whale.”
“Hooked on the Hanging Veil” as well as the rest of the contemporary collection of Beachy art is currently on display at the Thoroughly Modern Miller Art Gallery.
prodigal daughter wrote,
Can someone explain why the pleated style is considered better than the hanging veil? I’m not Beachy, but I do wear the pleated style (for the most part, anyway) (and my pleated covering is considerably smaller than the Beachy covering). I’m not asking so I can shoot your reasons down, but have wondered already why so many churches, including mine, think the veil is the work of the devil.
Link | July 17th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Beach Kid wrote,
This was an outstanding post. As in the best content I’ve seen on this site in a long time. It’s obvious that the post was well thought out and took some time. Thanks for that.
prodigal daughter, this site does satire most of the time, and this post is no exception. The whole thing is a lot of biting sarcasm (read, “coffee-filter”). LOL
Link | July 17th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Hans Mast wrote,
The point is that it’s not better. He was being sarcastic.
In fact, Biblically the hanging veil is closer to the example of the early church. The only reason for coffee filters is Swiss-German culture.
Link | July 19th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Sven Svendsen wrote,
That’s the prevailing misconception we have in our circles today, and I haven’t seen any citations supporting this. On the contrary, early Greco-Roman culture dictated a woman have her hair put up in a bun, and some styles of putting up hair were quite elaborate for secular society. Early carvings of Christians in the Greco-Roman states show head wear closer to today’s bonnets than hanging veil, as it adequately covered hair that was put up in a bun. Tertullian’s exposition on the covering more closesly corresponds with a cap style than a hanging veil, which at the time would have only been a long one, not the seriously abbeviated one of today. It is Arab and Persian cultures that accomodated the long veil, and that was because hair was worn down. What the hanging veil is today is an incompatible hybrid of the two cultures, and is more like a serious compromise of the original Greco-Roman Christian covering than the legendary long veiling, which is of no relation to the flopping veil of today.
Link | July 19th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Chris wrote,
What a useless discussion. If the discussion of “Veilings” or “Coverings” focused on what the best way to follow the Bible is instead of devolving into an “ours is better than yours” because: The “Early Christians” (in carvings) are shown doing it closer to our way than yours etc etc. Maybe we would find a way to practice this that is better than either of the above referenced options.
Link | July 19th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Brady wrote,
My question is how you can base one of your main points of sect-ism on only one reference in scripture ? I only hear of a veil , covering , whatever in scripture mentioned one time (maybe somewhere else but I haven’t seen it ) and the Mennos and the likes adhere to it like circle flies on crap.In my bible , whether it be KJ or NIV mentions speaking in tongues , healing people , and prophecy dozens of times in the New Testament alone.I think the focus for all this is to pick and choose things that make works rather than faith the main focus.It takes faith to go to a blind man and say ” In the name of Jesus be healed ” , yet to wear a covering it only takes self justification and a small amount of pride.I know some where wearing a covering is out of a real conviction , however I have viewed this conviction as culturally induced and as fake as a Gucci bag in Bangkok.
Link | July 23rd, 2008 at 10:05 am
Sven Svendsen wrote,
Brady, if you have the great faith that you spoke of, without a small amount of self justification and pride, and are able to heal people in the name of Jesus, spontaneously speak to other people in their tongue, and prophecy, then by all means, utilize these gifts to your fullest capacity.
Link | July 23rd, 2008 at 2:33 pm
The MD wrote,
In addition to Sven:
Drinking deadly poison and getting bitten by poisonous snakes without any harm is also mentioned in the same passage as speaking in tongues. That’s something that you never hear spoken about when talking about faith healing and speaking in tongues. These are refered to as gifts which some people have but not everybody has. There is a difference between gifts and direct commandments.
Link | July 23rd, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Brady wrote,
Sven , you sound like a Bible skeptic.If you don’t believe what each verse says then you should just worship a Golden Calf , or if you are Menno it should probably be painted black first.No offense , but your tone has a hint of doubt and /or sarcasm Are you denying the power of The Holy Spirit to raise the dead , cast out demons , and prophecy ? Have you become so deceived that you would cast off the One whom Christ said he would send to you ? Also , I never said I had this faith.I also never said I was a Christian.I do read and understand much scripture.I would like to know if you are being a scoffer or a faithful truth seeker ?
Link | July 24th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Brady wrote,
MD , I would like to know why I have never met a Menno ( Beachy or Eastern ) who has possessed any of the gifts ? Have you ? I would really like to speak to them if you do know one , seriously.I think these things are pushed aside to make room for collarless shirts and singing in Harmony.I have read many reports of various things happening to Christians all over the world and by the power of God they were not affected.I have also read of those same things killing the bodies of Christians as well.I do think you are right on about Gifts and direct Commands.Read later on in Corinthians and Paul says ” Let two or three prophecy and let the others evaluate what is said……Women should be silent during church meetings.It is not proper for them to speak….” Also , you should read more of the Gospels if you are looking for Commands.But its a great point to follow commands, keep in mind he was speaking to the Corinthians and others in particular.He never mentions these things in other letters.There had to be a reason.So I think some things applied here that may or may not apply to everyone.I don’t know.But if you allow women to give testimony you are breaking a direct command while following the head covering rule.Which makes the Church a transgressor.I don’t want to call your Church a transgressor , I only want to decipher what is needed for Salvation and His Kingdom and what is not necessary to or even required to obtain the free gift of eternal life.
Link | July 24th, 2008 at 10:39 am
The MD wrote,
Brady,
I think you hit on a key point about what is needed for salvation. To many people get caught up with what questioning “what do I have do to be saved” & “what can I get by with and still be saved”. That is the main problem that I see in church standards. As long as your living within the standards, your OK and no one can say anything. If we use the Bible as our standard, and hold each other accountable to it, it always drives to the heart. What God wants is a pure & honest heart that is willing to do anything or forsake anything for the gospel. I don’t discount the gifts that some people have, but I can’t condemn someone for not having that gift. I ask that you will truly seek out your answers with an open heart.
Regards,
Link | July 24th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Hans Mast wrote,
Brady, I have a good Beachy friend that cast out a demon and I (and some other Beachy, a conservative Menno brothers) have prayed for an unbeliever and he was miraculously released from the police when he was going to have to spend several months in jail. He gave rapt attention while we shared the gospel.
I have seen many miracles in the process of working to win souls. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much!
Link | August 2nd, 2008 at 3:36 pm