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papa_k
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The thread on nude art has gotten me in the Art mood, and I wanted to spin this new topic off in my own thread. It has been on my mind for some time.
Recalling the success of the Passion of the Christ (Mel Gibson), I have been questioning the protestant objection to religious art, as per our catholic tradition of painting and sculpture. I suspect the same individuals who are quick to criticize our crucifixion paintings, are first in line to see (and buy) this film. And I see this film as nothing other than a motion picture adaptiation of our own religious art tradition!
Consider also that they have shown this film in protestant church buildings which otherwise are vacant of any art. How odd.
Can anyone explain the warm reception this film has found among evangelical and born again Christians who would not themselves ever deign to own or display a crucifix? Yet when they view this in home or church, is there not the same imagery being used in the same way - to inspire and encourage religiosity, and to educate and edify the faithful? Hmm.
I am not intending to be mean, but I see an apparent contradiction.
Recalling the success of the Passion of the Christ (Mel Gibson), I have been questioning the protestant objection to religious art, as per our catholic tradition of painting and sculpture. I suspect the same individuals who are quick to criticize our crucifixion paintings, are first in line to see (and buy) this film. And I see this film as nothing other than a motion picture adaptiation of our own religious art tradition!
Consider also that they have shown this film in protestant church buildings which otherwise are vacant of any art. How odd.
Can anyone explain the warm reception this film has found among evangelical and born again Christians who would not themselves ever deign to own or display a crucifix? Yet when they view this in home or church, is there not the same imagery being used in the same way - to inspire and encourage religiosity, and to educate and edify the faithful? Hmm.
I am not intending to be mean, but I see an apparent contradiction.