::My main was point was that the article over-simplifies matters by ignoring that different cultures have different ideas about what is the appropriate apparel for men and women. That is men who wear skirts are not considered effeminate in some cultures, and that in other cultures the traditional attire for women is trousers. No one would describe Christ as effeminate because he had long hair and did not wear trousers, in fact he presumably dressed accordance what the Torah prescribed. I find Deuteronomy confusing because it looks like in those ancient times the clothing worn by men and women, in the Middle East, was similar. That needs clarification. | ::My main was point was that the article over-simplifies matters by ignoring that different cultures have different ideas about what is the appropriate apparel for men and women. That is men who wear skirts are not considered effeminate in some cultures, and that in other cultures the traditional attire for women is trousers. No one would describe Christ as effeminate because he had long hair and did not wear trousers, in fact he presumably dressed accordance what the Torah prescribed. I find Deuteronomy confusing because it looks like in those ancient times the clothing worn by men and women, in the Middle East, was similar. That needs clarification. |