Beauty queen stands firm with her beliefs and modesty, refuses to wear revealing contestant outfits

Bekah Pence, the crowned Ms. Virginia United States, has made headlines for refusing to put her beliefs aside during a competition. Pence chose to incorporate modesty and humility in her performances to show people that it can win alongside beauty and glamor. The Mormon pageant title holder braved the national competitions with her firm beliefs intact and paved way for the realization that women can show their beauty without being succumbed to certain superficial standards.

MUNTINLUPA, PHILIPPINES (Catholic Online) - During her stint in the Ms. United States pageant, she discovered what the required outfits looked like and was deeply troubled, according to The Blaze.

In an interview with the Deseret News, Pence said, "When I found out what they looked like, I was like, 'I'm so sorry, but I can't walk out on stage in that.'" She later approached the competition directors and explained that those outfits were not aligned with her religious convictions and beliefs.

However, she was told that any alteration was not allowed. Although disappointed by the response, Pence was not detested. However, she feared she may be disqualified if she was to pursue her concepts, so she turned to prayer, hoping that all would be fine.

"I was afraid that they were going to possibly turn me away or disqualify me, but my director made it very clear that she and her director partner were going to help me in any way they could," said Pence.

She later met another Mormon contestant, Afton Liddell, who shared same sentiments. Together with those who supported them, they spoke with the national directors about the possibilities of incorporating modesty. Contestant organizers agreed to help, and by due dedication, they were allowed to alter outfits.

"It was just a miracle. People don't realize that there is power in simply keeping the commandments. There is power in numbers, and it makes it easier for other members to keep their standards," Pence happily shared to the Blaze.

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