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BUT, since many synthetics are chemically pro–
cessed vegetable products, cotton and synthetic combinations
const~tute
another question entirely. The problem is simi–
lar to that of racial intermarriage. Marriage. among nation–
alities differs
in
degree (and is not absolutely wrong), but
intermarriage between distinct races differs in.
kind and
is absolutely wrong.
Eemberg rayon, ror example, is made of cellulose
from cotton linters. Rayon may be made from chemically
treated wood pulp or cotton. On the other hand, orlon is
derived from such basic raw materials as coal, air, water,
petroleum, limestone and natural gases.
In
purchasing garments of a synthetic
and
natural
blend, you
~ght
notice that before too long the synthetic -–
being much stronger than the natural fiber -- will tear the
natural fibers of the fabric.
This
is not always the case,
but
~t
does happen in some instances. The rule in such
blends or mixtures is this; if the characteristics of the
synthet~c
do not differ markealy-from the natural
c~ton-
(or iinen);-then the combination is not prohibited.
If -–
AnnJI'l'EN
'l'mf""c~
--
they do dll"rer-markedly In strength,
washability,
absorpt~on, ·
etc., then they should not be used.
Combinations of one synthetic with another are to
be judged on the same basis. If
the
characteristics are
similar, it would not be wrong to purchase them.
REMEMBER, THIS IS A PHYSICAL LAW -- NOT A
SPIRITUAL
LAW.
ONLY IF YOU LUST AFTER WHAT GOD
SAYS YOU
SHOULD NOT HAVE, DOES IT BECDME"A SPIRITUAL SIN.
let
us
~
6£. to extremes in this matter. Not all combina-a'oiiS
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wrong •
Keep in mind that the genuine article is always
of better quality than the artificial.
You can uaualJ.y f .i:nd
a natural .:fabric
without
too much trouble. You may have to pay a little more, but
don't you think it is worth it?
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