Comments on: Joseph Palmer: Perscuted For Wearing The Beard http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/ Helping You Through Right Now Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:03:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Logan http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-44375 Logan Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:33:02 +0000 http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-44375 Have you guys seen www.movember.com.au? It's an awesome charity in Australia to raise awareness for men's health issues like prostate cancer and the like. I live in Germany now, so can't fundraise from here (they wear moustaches for other reasons here) So any Ausies out there might want to check it out, or it could be another great topic... Thanks for posting... Have you guys seen http://www.movember.com.au?
It’s an awesome charity in Australia to raise awareness for men’s health issues like prostate cancer and the like.

I live in Germany now, so can’t fundraise from here (they wear moustaches for other reasons here)

So any Ausies out there might want to check it out, or it could be another great topic…

Thanks for posting…

]]> By: Rizz http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-42904 Rizz Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:18:59 +0000 http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-42904 Yeah, everyone was shocked some years back when I grew me a Van Dyke -type of beard. The fact is, without it I'd be a babyface, and given I'm approaching 30 and employed in charge of a big unit, it not only makes me feel good and look more like I want me to, it gives me credibility. Thanks goes to mr. Palmer & co who've made having a beard not so sinful. Also, given my music taste and my way of viewing life, it sort of indicates in a way who I am. The beard is not going, at least for a good while. And if it ever should the reason will have to be a damn good one. Yeah, everyone was shocked some years back when I grew me a Van Dyke -type of beard. The fact is, without it I’d be a babyface, and given I’m approaching 30 and employed in charge of a big unit, it not only makes me feel good and look more like I want me to, it gives me credibility. Thanks goes to mr. Palmer & co who’ve made having a beard not so sinful. Also, given my music taste and my way of viewing life, it sort of indicates in a way who I am. The beard is not going, at least for a good while. And if it ever should the reason will have to be a damn good one.

]]> By: William Fusfield http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-42551 William Fusfield Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:39:05 +0000 http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-42551 For those wishing to learn more about Joseph's Palmer courageous struggle for the simple right to wear a beard in the intolerant New England of the 1820s and 30s, "Chapter IV" of Clara Endicott Sears book "Bronson Alcott's Fruitlands" tells the story nicely. It is also a very interesting book in general and explains fully how and why the great "Fruitlands" project of founding a "second Eden" failed so quickly. Oh poor MRS. Alcott!! For those wishing to learn more about Joseph’s Palmer courageous struggle for the simple right to wear a beard in the intolerant New England of the 1820s and 30s, “Chapter IV” of Clara Endicott Sears book “Bronson Alcott’s Fruitlands” tells the story nicely. It is also a very interesting book in general and explains fully how and why the great “Fruitlands” project of founding a “second Eden” failed so quickly. Oh poor MRS. Alcott!!

]]> By: Marianne http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-42501 Marianne Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:20:14 +0000 http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-42501 whoa, that's far out! If I was male I'd grow a beard in tribute to this guy! Brilliant whoa, that’s far out! If I was male I’d grow a beard in tribute to this guy! Brilliant

]]> By: mb http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-41098 mb Wed, 28 May 2008 05:20:04 +0000 http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-41098 Hey, I'm glad you liked the <a href="http://www.beardrevue.com/2008/05/john-dyer-100.html" rel="nofollow">Beard Revue</a> post on you... you ought to put them in your blog roll for a while. I love the site, by the way. Hey, I’m glad you liked the Beard Revue post on you… you ought to put them in your blog roll for a while. I love the site, by the way.

]]> By: badgirl http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-40878 badgirl Sun, 25 May 2008 22:49:48 +0000 http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-40878 Love that hulihee beard. Think that style was popular in the 1800's. ?? Love that hulihee beard. Think that style was popular in the 1800’s. ??

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-40769 Jonathan Fri, 23 May 2008 19:29:20 +0000 http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-40769 This is such a great post. Thanks for the story. I've been wearing a man-beard ever since the 9th grade, so for about 11 years now (shaved only once in 10th grade...for some reason, amateur boxing requires no facial hair). I detest the though of looking at myself in the mirror without hair covering my chin and surrounding area. I guess I have a little spirit of Joseph Palmer inside of me. Perhaps he should be made the Patron Saint of Beards, because I am pretty sure there isn't one yet. This is such a great post. Thanks for the story.

I’ve been wearing a man-beard ever since the 9th grade, so for about 11 years now (shaved only once in 10th grade…for some reason, amateur boxing requires no facial hair). I detest the though of looking at myself in the mirror without hair covering my chin and surrounding area. I guess I have a little spirit of Joseph Palmer inside of me.

Perhaps he should be made the Patron Saint of Beards, because I am pretty sure there isn’t one yet.

]]> By: Renee Toms http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-40186 Renee Toms Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:33 +0000 http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-40186 This mans courage and strength is so awesome! Why do some ppl have to be so lame and evil! Its a beard! Everymale grows hair there, its only natural and yea- where did god ever say-"Face hair is a sin!" Its so messed up that so many ppl can think like this and hurt someone over such small insignificant choice differences. He wasnt hurting anyone! Stuff like this still happens all the time :( Is this world ever gona grow up!! This mans courage and strength is so awesome! Why do some ppl have to be so lame and evil! Its a beard! Everymale grows hair there, its only natural and yea- where did god ever say-”Face hair is a sin!”

Its so messed up that so many ppl can think like this and hurt someone over such small insignificant choice differences. He wasnt hurting anyone! Stuff like this still happens all the time :( Is this world ever gona grow up!!

]]> By: NCeddie http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-39995 NCeddie Thu, 15 May 2008 12:04:33 +0000 http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-39995 I am especially appalled at the ridicule he endured by his fellow church-goers. As a man with a full beard, here is my personal story and belief: Growing up, I was always unhappy with my lack of a predominate chin. Once, as a young adult, while looking in the bathroom mirror, I cursed my chin and popped it with a hair brush. It was then that I heard that "small quiet voice within" say to me, "But, I gave you whiskers." And I remember saying aloud, "Ah-ha! so you did!!!" From then on, I have had moustaches, goatees, etc., and 90% of the time I have had my chin designed in some fashion with "fur" of various length. I have often thought about the fact that only from the neck up does hair continually grow to excessive length. No where else on the body does hair do this. It has a sort of encoded length and stops there. But above the neck, man can create all manner of appearances by the length and style of hair and whiskers he chooses. So, therefore I look upon whiskers and head hair as a "make-up" kit from God. I believe he designed us and gave us a few options in how we choose to appear. One is to view God's designs as perfect so therefore having hair follicles on the male face cannot be viewed as a mistake to be eradicated. I never saw any commandment: Go forth and shave! I am especially appalled at the ridicule he endured by his fellow church-goers.

As a man with a full beard, here is my personal story and belief:
Growing up, I was always unhappy with my lack of a predominate chin.
Once, as a young adult, while looking in the bathroom mirror,
I cursed my chin and popped it with a hair brush. It was then that I heard
that “small quiet voice within” say to me, “But, I gave you whiskers.”
And I remember saying aloud, “Ah-ha! so you did!!!”
From then on, I have had moustaches, goatees, etc., and 90% of the time
I have had my chin designed in some fashion with “fur” of various length.
I have often thought about the fact that only from the neck up does hair
continually grow to excessive length. No where else on the body does
hair do this. It has a sort of encoded length and stops there.
But above the neck, man can create all manner of appearances by the
length and style of hair and whiskers he chooses. So, therefore I look
upon whiskers and head hair as a “make-up” kit from God. I believe he
designed us and gave us a few options in how we choose to appear.
One is to view God’s designs as perfect so therefore having hair follicles
on the male face cannot be viewed as a mistake to be eradicated.
I never saw any commandment: Go forth and shave!

]]> By: M http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-39880 M Tue, 13 May 2008 18:44:09 +0000 http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2008/04/14/joseph-palmer-perscuted-for-wearing-the-beard/#comment-39880 I wish men still grew out their beards, at least a little :) I wish men still grew out their beards, at least a little :)

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