Biblical nonsense

One of the many reasons why I'm highly sceptical about all the claims made for the Bible is that it contains so much offensive nonsense. So much, indeed, that it's no wonder Christians are responsible for so many wars, massacres, persecutions, oppressions, etc. in the world (as religions go, Christianity is probably no worse than several of the others). The Bible does a special line in misogyny. Here's a random sampling, which I have to confess I took from a great site called whywontgodhealamputees.com/bible.htm.

I desire, then, that in every place the men should pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument; also that the women should dress themselves modestly and decently in suitable clothing, not with their hair braided, or with gold, pearls, or expensive clothes, but with good works, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God. Let a woman learn in silence with full submission. I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she is to keep silent. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. Yet she will be saved through childbearing, provided they continue in faith and love and holiness, with modesty. [1 Timothy, chapter 2]