Why is nudity so terrifying?

It's a learned behavior, the idea that being naked is shameful to some degree - haha I just thought of the Simpsons, when Homer is running outside naked and Marge yells "Homer, hide your shame!!"

But I digress. Ever notice how little kids love being naked? It's because they don't understand why it would be a problem They're like the characters of Adam and Eve, and growing up is kinda like eating the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge and realizing "Oh crap, I'm naked!" I don't believe in that or anything, but I'm a semester away from graduating with a BA in Religious Studies, so I have a tendency to relate a lot of everyday situations to Biblical stories, lol.

And even though I understand that it's a learned behavior, it doesn't mean I don't feel that way either - I'm just as freaked out, maybe even moreso, by the idea of being naked in front of people as anyone else.

Nudity in itself is natural and not at all obscene, but not everyone has a pure mind, trust me it is for the better that you remain covered, or risk inciting unwanted attention.

i think that nudity is a fine work of art. and i walk around the house like that a lot.

It must be purely down to social convention. I'm a nudist and I know for a fact that kids are completely oblivious to nudity (theirs and others') until they 'learn' that it's embarrassing or inappropriate.

Some of the time i only wear clothes because other people would only disapprove of my nakedness and i´ve never got it either.

Edit: I also think that wearing clothes can be more of a sexual display than not, because they can augment your appearance.

Walk out in public in the nude and let me know what happens.

Ok, isn't that a picture of your arm?

Nudity in taste is ok.

Too much of it can be considered porn.

We are taught to be offended i personally have no problem with naturism but i think it should be restricted to licensed beaches and clubs i have no problem with porn either.

Do you ever go out in public? Do you see what's out there? Do you honestly want to see all those people naked???

nudity is good .it's nature and sexy if i may add