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| Terra White from America's Next Top Model |
When you hear the word "modest", what do you envision? What is your definition of modest? Does the word represent a positive or negative connotation to you?
In most Western cultures, the definition of modest is not a positive one; modest dress is viewed as being plain and unattractive. The need to dress provocatively is constantly encouraged throughout the media, reflecting a shallow society ruled by lust and materialism. So, what does this tell the average woman? It simply tells her that in order to be beautiful, she must be lude, an object of a man's sexual desire.
This, however, is not the aesthetic of the
African Hebrew Israelite Community (an Eastern culture). Based out of Dimona, Israel, the Hebrew Israelites work to portray a different standard of beauty that is reflective of the glory and higher standards of Yah (God). "We, the Sons and Daughters of Yah, understand that we are Holy Temples of Yah, and as such have been set apart (sanctified) from the confusion existing in present world imagery," says
Ben Ammi, spiritual leader of the Hebrew Israelites. "When we are seen, they must say, 'These people have come forth from the House of Yah.'"
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| Sister Mi'kaelah Baht Yisrael & her daughter |
To further promote this righteous mindset, the African Hebrew Israelites have created Natural-Culture.com, an online store marketing natural, eco-friendly products such as modest clothing, healing jewelry, and positive music. With women who adorn themselves in vibrant jewelry, the Hebrew Israelite women have shown that beauty is not measured by what you take OFF, but by what you put ON. Perhaps this concept will someday be instilled in the minds of millions. Visit imanifields.blogspot.com for more information on comfortable clothing.
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