An Important Topic in the Bible: Your Hair


Hair is a BIG topic in the Bible. We all know Sampson's strength came from his hair. Women are advised in various places not to cut their hair. God knows the hairs in your head. Catholic women are to cover their hair in church. The She-Bears killed children who made fun of a bald man. We know other religions are even more crazy about hair, Sikhs never cut their hair. 

The word "hair" or "hairs" appears 733 times in the Bible. I wish I could ask readers why hair is talked about so much. I have my own theory. 

When conservative Muslims take over a country, like they have done in Afghanistan, one of the first things that happens is "hair police." These are usually men who walk about measuring the length of men's beards, too short or too long. Women's hair is be covered. It is a symbol of control. Christianity is no different. Since ancient times the ruling class used hair to control the lesser classes. I would guess women's hair is mentioned much more often than men's hair by the Jews and Christians. In either case it's about control. 

Clothing is another part of appearance used to control. The Mormons are best at that requiring both men and women to wear prescribed underwear. The underwear lines can be seen on outer wear so everyone knows who is wearing it. Talk begins about those who do not wear it. 

In a rational world we would make a list of sins. People would confess sins, testify about believing in Jesus/God and heaven/hell. Where does hair fit in?

Fun to a good Christian is judging and looking down on others. Hair is so easy to see its weaponization was inevitable since the beginning of Christianity. 

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