This Sunday, I went to church with my friend, and I was shocked by how she showed up. Her makeup—dark eyeshadow, thick eyeliner, bold red lipstick—just seemed out of place for church. I get self-expression, but there are limits, and I couldn’t believe she thought it was appropriate for such a sacred space.
After the service, I politely suggested she might tone it down for church. She smiled and said, “I appreciate your opinion, but I believe everyone has the right to express themselves, even here.” I was taken aback, but her calm response made me question if maybe I was being too rigid.
Now, I’m left wondering—did I overstep, or was I right to speak up? What do you think?