USA-Unlike most churchgoers, people who attend Whitetail Chapel don’t have to worry about finding something to wear on Sundays because clothing is optional for the pastor and the congregation.
Allen Parker, the pastor of Whitetail Chapel said, “Jesus was naked during some of his most important moments.When he was born he was naked, when he was crucified he was naked and when he arose he left his clothes in the tomb and he was naked. If God made us that way, how can that be wrong?” Pastor Parker further stated that the church is family-oriented and the members are very involved in helping others.
Sabrina, a member of Whitetail says, ” I have been a member of this church and it is just the same as a “normal church.” I have sat in this chapel and the services are moving. You will not be turned away even if you go with clothes on. Whitetail Chapel is made up of regular people.”
A male member of the church said, “As for God, God would rather you be in church naked, piously worshiping and being a spiritual person with good morals than being out sinning and spreading hate with your clothes on.”
Other members at Whitetail Chapel say they have no problem getting the word of God from a pastor in his birthday suit because they focus on worship and not on what he is wearing or not wearing..
The Whitetail Chapel is part of the Whitetail Nudist Resort, the only year-round nudist resort in Virginia. It has been in existence since 1984 and is reported to be increasing. More than 10,000 people visit each year and the percentage goes up each year.
“Obviously, we’re doing something people like,” said Michael Dougherty, the Whitetail Nudist Resort office manager. Visitors say being a nudist is about being free from societal judgments. It’s a stress-free environment where everyone is equal and there’s no pressure to be anything othen than who you really are.
-USA Wired