The caption says, "A German 'mask of shame' worn by women found guilty of gossiping."
Ouch.
A few questions and thoughts about this mask:
1. Where is the corresponding mask for men found gossiping?
2. What kind of gossip qualified a lady for this costume? Slanderous? Idle? Malicious? Careless?
3. I'm sure this was effective at curtailing the outward behavior, for a time, for certain folks. But it probably pushed the gossip into even more sneaky modes because it doesn't really get at the core problem.
4. The worst part of this approach, I think, is that it's not redemptive. There is no place to go with the shame. Thankfully, followers of Christ have a safe place to run.
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