QUOTES 12/2/2018

“We were born naked, yet how can being naked be considered rude, obscene, and be even criminalized in public?  Society is just too twisted. . . Nudity is allowed for entertainment and voyeurism but not for comfort.  People can handle nude art but why not normal naked bodies? . . . Why have strict policies on dress codes when we have negative consequences for clothing ourselves at all times?” - Randomfactsgeekjga, https://rfgjga1992.wordpress.com/2016/01/12/why-are-we-taught-shame-about-nudity-and-our-bodies/

“LIFE DRAWING EPISODE 3” Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XFFwg-gLrA&list=PL_dwFIlyYY02nYznwFOYDi7mTRaElKvmC

“The best nude beaches in the Caribbean . . . Grand Saline Beach, St. Barts - The clothing-free crowd will be happy to know that all beaches in St. Barths allow topless sunbathing.  And while no beaches officially allow nudity, it is tolerated on secluded Saline Beach, the second-largest beach on the island and named for the nearby salt pond.  Depending on the wind, the water can be rough; but on a nice day, it’s perfect for paddling about.  It’s easy to get to, just take a 10-minute walk over a rocky path and a small hill from the parking lot to the bay.  Keep in mind: there are no facilities available.” - Sarah Sekula, http://experience.usatoday.com/caribbean/best-of-caribbean/dare-to-bare-on-these-caribbean-beaches/5875867/

“. . . simple mantra: if you would not do it with your clothes on, you probably should not do it naked.” – Melanie Kembrey, http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/australias-oldest-nudist-club-bares-all-to-win-new-members-20151124-gl77uu.html

“. . . the first methodical attempt of censoring the unclothed human form occurred with the rise of Christianity and the Catholic Church.  Once Christianity became an established religion we see a dramatic shift in attitudes towards the naked human body.  The Church’s perception of nudity and the naked human body changed the nude figure in art from a positive image to one of shame.  Once the Church began viewing sexuality as a primal sin, the artistic representation of nudity began to change as well.  The nude artwork that was produced during the medieval time period began depicting nude figures that were guilt-ridden or even worse – forever damned. . . Under the guidelines set forth by the church, nudity in art was only to be allowed when depicting classical mythological themes, but not allowed when depicting religious or simply random ones.  The church’s efforts to suppress and censor the portrayal of nudity were extremely successful and their policies were the law of the land for many years to come.  In fact, it was not until the Renaissance that we start to see a shift back towards a more accepting and positive depiction of nakedness and a revival of the classic, more accepting view