When the Bible was written in the early years of civilization, society held a severe prejudice towards women. This prejudice is reflected in the written word of the Bible. While these sexist ways may have been accepted by society at that time, they are definitely not appropriate today. I find it unbelievable that women are supposed to live by the same discriminatory fashion they were about two thousand years ago. According to Lu Ann Bransby in Woman: A Formula for Victorious Living, the Bible dictates how women should look, live, and even love.According the Bransby and her interpretation of the Bible, there are strict rules as to how a woman should dress. Bransby believes items such as satin slacks, bikini underwear, and swimsuits are marketed to have an erotic theme and suggest sin (23). However, I believe dressing in the afore mentioned items does not suggest sin. They only allow a woman to emphasize the God-given features of her body. Woman dress according to what is in style so that they can look fashionable; they do not dress in order to sin. Bransby also states that sexy clothes set [a woman] up for ridiculeand causes people to wonder if shes a born-again Christian or a prostitute (26). I think it is a bit drastic to compare a born-again Christian with a prostitute. There is quite a wide range within those two extremes. Wearing sexy clothes does not eliminate one from being a Christian. However, supposing that Bransby is correct in her interpretation of the Bible on womans clothing, the demands are still outdated. In todays society, people often judge others on their looks. Wearing clothing that enhances looks should not be considered sinful, as long as the clothing is not blatantly baring personal body parts.Grier 2The Bible also dictates how women are supposed to live. There are specific decrees for working women. The best advice God gives working women is to work quietly, orderly, steadily, and to mind our ow...
