Apostolic Pentecostals teach that women should not cut their hair. They base this teaching on a literal interpretation of 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, which includes admonitions such as every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head and if a woman has long hair, it is her glory?
Are Pentecostals allowed to cut their hair?
Q: OK, well, whats with the long hair and skirts? A: Apostolic Pentecostals are the strictest of all the Pentecostal groups, according to Synan. Like most Pentecostals, they do not use alcohol or tobacco. Women who are Apostolic Pentecostals also wear long dresses, and they dont cut their hair or wear makeup.
Why do Apostolic Pentecostals have long hair?
All women, like myself, have been raised in the Apostolic Pentecostal movement, and all of them have long, uncut hair, as do I. Long hair–to us–represents glory. Its our protection. It also shows that we are in submission to our husbands, and it is for the glory of God, Zeigler said.
What religion does not allow you to cut your hair?
In Sikhism, hair is traditionally not cut or trimmed in any way. Sikhs believe that hair is a gift from God, and therefore they should not alter that gift.
Who has the longest hair ever?
Xie Qiuping The luxurious locks of Xie Qiuping (China) achieved the longest hair in the world on a female with a length of 5.62 m (18 ft 5 in), as verified on 8 May 2004. She started growing her hair in 1973, when she was just 13 years old.
Do Apostolic Pentecostals watch TV?
A: Apostolic Pentecostals are the strictest of all the Pentecostal groups, according to Synan. Like most Pentecostals, they do not use alcohol or tobacco. They generally dont watch TV or movies either. Women who are Apostolic Pentecostals also wear long dresses, and they dont cut their hair or wear makeup.