A Different Sort of Spanish Inquisition

Spain is impressive these days when it comes to the fashion world. They recently began a ban on overly-thin models based on the body mass index (you have to be 18 and up). In recent shows, they turned down several models because they were too skinny. What an amazing message Spain is sending. Who wants to see the media glorify underweight models who look like they should be in a hospital bed rather than on the runway? Let’s place a premium on healthy and joyful living rather than on a distorted view of beauty. A healthy woman, full of joy, who is a blessing to others and is pursuing their God-given dreams ought to be the ideal, yes? (I tell this to teenage girls all the time!)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14748549/

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/09/13/spain.models/index.html

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