I will try to keep this brief. This is the last time I intend to post on this issue. Some may feel that discussing my "religious" beliefs is inappropriate to this forum. My justification in doing so is that at least 2 people have already posted theirs. I also feel that it is important to understand my views, because others with whom you deal may hold them as well. The other religious beliefs expressed were that exposure of a woman's breasts is no different than exposure of a cow's udder and that a woman should be able to decide how she uses her own body. Ttese view are based, in my opinion, on the belief that there is no God to whom we are accountable and that people are no different from animals. God's Word teaches us that people are spiritual beings, and as such are different from animals. It further teaches that God made all things and that man (and woman) are his highest creations. We are accountable to God for our actions and not free to choose what we do with our bodies. I agree with Jay that a woman's body is a beautiful piece of art. That is why, after God created it, "he saw that it was very good." However, after man sinned, God provided coverings for Adam and Eve, because he knew that their sinful natures made it necessary to keep the body covered.. The Bible teaches that a woman's breasts are both for nourishing and nurturing babies and for the pleasure of her husband.. See the Song of Solomon. However, I see no justification for display of a woman's body to anyone other than her husband and nursling. If anyone is interested in discussing this issue further, please respond by private e-mail, and I will be happy to explain why I believe what I believe. As far as the cultural and emotional aspects of this issue are concerned, I thought Nicole Bernshaw made some excellent observations. (Objective information does little to change emotional reactions.) Bonnie Jones