It's an idiom ... the use of words or phrases that aren't meant to be taken literally.
Where did this phrase originate? First used in the mid-1800s, keep your shirt on is an American term that most probably stems from the fact that at that time, most men only owned one or perhaps two shirts. Before taking part in an altercation, a man would remove his shirt in order to spare it from being ruined or soiled. The act of removing one’s shirt would serve as a signal that a situation was becoming heated. Telling someone to keep his shirt on indicated a de-escalation of tension.
Someone who is not interested in fighting would want them to literally keep their shirt on.
Sadly, today there is another reason to say, Keep Your Shirt On! I just read an article (with pictures) about the topless Extinction Rebellion activist in London. March 9th was International Women's Day, so these women went public, literally, except for their black slacks.
They took to the streets around the world as part of IWD, demanding their right to abort unborn babies. The article states that the activist aim was to highlight the disproportionate impact of the climate and ecological emergency on women ??????
Really??? This method of protest could be dangerous if the climate was not agreeable on that particular day! Lol (Laugh out loud), for sure!
Here's a statement from the group:
“The UK action is in solidarity with everyone on the streets for International Women’s Day with the message that ‘climate is a women’s issue’ and calls on women in the UK to recognise this is happening to our sisters in the global south now and will be a reality faced by all women if decisive action is not taken,” the group said.
Since when did climate become a "women's issue?" I would rather think that nudity would be their "issue!"
Cotton-pickin', strippin' to the waist is not an intelligent action for ladies who are concerned with social issues.
What they are contributing to is the expand of mental derangement. They are displaying (no pun intended) a lack of modesty and a bad example for young girls to follow.
Members of the radical feminist group Femen regularly strip down during demonstrations to draw attention to their stated mission of promoting women’s rights. Listen ladies!! What you are drawing attention to IS NOT A MISSION TO PROMOTE WOMEN'S RIGHTS!
Cambridge University Lecturer Victoria Bateman has carved a unique niche for herself by fighting patriarchal institutions with nudity. Her unorthodox approach to feminism to led international notoriety and appearances - in the nude - on nationally broadcast British TV programs. (Are you surprised?)
Bateman attended a gala dinner in Brighton, at the annual conference of the Royal Economic Society, the largest gathering of economists in the UK. Bateman walked into the dinner completely naked, but thankfully, she had on jewelry fitting for a gala event. Her intent was to express a DEMAND FOR RESPECT FOR WOMEN and their place in economics!
Bateman says that she is not afraid to use her body and her brain to deliver important messages. I have to question that statement. Especially the part about her using her brain.
Maybe I can sum this up. I'll try, anyway.
Women, we do have influence. The first and perhaps the greatest example of influence is found in Genesis chapter 3. Eve influenced Adam to eat of of the tree - the forbidden tree with forbidden fruit. Sin entered through this act of influence. But....
1. Godly influence is profitable.
Matthew 5:13-16 ESV
"You are the salt of the earth, ...You are the light of the world... let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
2. Godly influence is powerful. Proverbs 27:17 "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."
I Peter 2:12 "Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.
There are many women mentioned in the Bible who influenced for good:
Jochebed, the Mother of Moses.
Rahab, an unlikely ancestor of Jesus.
Deborah, an influential female judge.
Ruth, a virtuous ancestor of Jesus.
Hannah, the mother of Samuel.
3. Godly influence is preserving.
Esther saved the Jewish people from destruction, protecting the line of the future Savior, Jesus Christ. Ester stepped out in courage, proving that God can save His people, even when the odds seem impossible.
Mary, the Mother of Jesus, displayed courage when she was approached by the Angel, Gabriel, announcing that she would be with child. His Name would be called Jesus. She bore the Son of God. Then, she saw Him nailed to an old wooden cross ... for our sins. She was a devoted women of God.
Ladies, Keep Your Shirt On. You don't have to reveal yourselves - you don't have to embarrass the rest of us by indecent exposure. The greatest influence any woman can have is to be a godly woman.
To all women: if you desire to be a catalyst for change in society then act like a lady. Dress like a lady. Talk like a lady. Behave like a lady.
To the feminist movement ... please ... just "Keep Your Shirt On!"
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There just are no words. How can anyone think this is even SANE behavior????
ReplyDeleteThank you for responding. I agree with you. It's not SANE behavior. Scary.
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