IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL PRACTICE (IJRCP )

E-ISSN 2579-0501
P-ISSN 2695-219X
VOL. 10 NO. 2 2025
DOI: 10.56201/ijrcp.vol.10.no2.2025.pg23.28

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Religious Atonement as a Response to Indecent Dressing among Christian Youths

Oreoluwa Mary Isaiah, and Gloria Ngideka Ayantayo, PhD

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Abstract

The increasing prevalence of indecent dressing among Christian youths has become a pressing concern for the church and Christian communities worldwide. Influenced by global fashion trends, peer dynamics, and a decline in moral standards, this phenomenon challenges traditional Christian values. It signals a more profound crisis in spiritual identity and formation. Scholars contend that immodest dressing is symptomatic of a spiritual disconnect from the principles of discipleship and holiness. In addressing this issue, this paper proposes religious atonement as a viable theological and pastoral response. Grounded in biblical teachings on repentance, confession, and reconciliation, atonement fosters inward spiritual renewal that influences outward behavior. This study argues that when embraced as a lived reality, the concept of atonement can catalyze behavioral transformation and spiritual growth, guiding Christian youths toward expressions of identity rooted in modesty, dignity, and reverence in alignment with scriptural values.

keywords:

Religious Atonement, Indecent Dressing and Christian Youths

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