Philosophy Of Nudism And Naturism

Looking g to start a group to discuss the big questions of nudism and naturalism. I am interested in why people choose nudism. What, if any, religious or spiritual reasons are there for nudism. What is nudism and what is not nudism. What are the subtle differences between nudism and naturism? What about the ethics surrounding nudism and naturism? Let your voice be heard tell us your story.

Magic as a reason for nudism

The following is an extract from the book TOWARDS THE WICCAN CIRCLE BY SORITA D'ESTE (Avalonia, 2008) Here are some of the reasons given in support of skyclad working: That robes or clothes inhibit the power latent in the body That being...

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Naturisim as a reason for Nudism

"Naturists also believe that nudity is the default human condition. They argue that clothes are a manmade invention and that our ancestors managed without them long before the discovery of fur, leather, and fabric." - Rae, Augustine...

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Political Statement as a reason for nudity

Symbolic Statement (Political Statement) Elijah in the Old Testament (Jewish/Christian) Modern protests use nudity to draw attention The Movement of the 400 Pueblos of Veracruz: When Your Body is Your Only Weapon, by Victor Allen Negotiating Buck...

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Renunciation as a reason for nudism

I am making a list of reasons people participate in nudism. I am looking for feedback, references, quotes, and your comments. Renunciation In India the highest form of renunciation is to give up all worldly attachments including clothes. Some...

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Connection as a reason for nudism

To be connected or one with nature. Naturism may be very closely tied to this one. Druidry and Wicca want to bring the spiritual and physical together - to connect with nature or the divine - opposed to the ancient Gnostic dualist notion that spirit...

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Nudity and Health

11 Reasons Why You Should Consider Sleeping Naked https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/09/04/benefits-of-sleeping-naked_n_5757474.html 5 Good Reasons To Sleep Naked (For Your Health!) 1. Boost your anti-aging hormones 2. Improve body composition...

Spiritual or religious ties with nudism

What, if any, religious or spiritual reasons are there for nudism? What is your opinion?

Nudism vs Naturism

What do you think. Is there a difference between nudism and naturism?

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Nudist Ethics

What about the ethics surrounding nudism and naturism? When is it ok to be nude? Are anti-nude laws unethical? What about public nudity and people saying they dont want to have to explain things to their kids if they happen to see a nudist?

What are you reading?

I came across this passage from Muir where he is obviously skinny dipping up in Yosemite somewhere near half dome. No pain here, no dull empty hours, no fear of the past, no fear of the future. These blessed mountains are so compactly filled with...