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Whamtastic
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Posted by MrsERod
and why is this work of "art", in the nude? AND he has a ponytail??????????? W T F is that?
I'll admit, the ponytail seems like a bit of an an anachronism, but who cares? It's a sculpture and a pretty good one, at that. I agree the "take a bite out of it" thing rubs me the wrong way, but what about the sculpture itself is wrong or offensive? And what's wrong with depicting Jesus in the nude? I see nothing shameful in the human body and Jesus was in fact human.
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
This is VERY offensive to me. Not because he has a ponytail, not because his genitals are exposed. The fact that it's chocolate is a bit much . . . I'm offended because it was a JOKE by the artist. This wasn't even intended to be ART - it's supposed to be a JOKE!!
What isn't offensive about that?
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| Posted 3/30/07 2:53 PM |
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MrsERod
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Posted by Whamtastic
Posted by MrsERod
and why is this work of "art", in the nude? AND he has a ponytail??????????? W T F is that?
I'll admit, the ponytail seems like a bit of an an anachronism, but who cares? It's a sculpture and a pretty good one, at that. I agree the "take a bite out of it" thing rubs me the wrong way, but what about the sculpture itself is wrong or offensive? And what's wrong with depicting Jesus in the nude? I see nothing shameful in the human body and Jesus was in fact human.
I care. IMO, I couldn't care less how well the sculpture is made, it's offensive to show his genitals - and it's offense that he was given a pony tail - NOT the way his image should be depicted at all.
and sure there is nothing shameful about the human body - but this wasn't intended as an exhibit to display the beauty of the human image - IMO, this is in poor taste.
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| Posted 3/30/07 2:59 PM |
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Shelly
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Posted by MsMBV
I just see this becoming like the "Dung Blessed Mother" from back when Guilianni was mayor. It will be a huge debate & then the 1st ammendment will get tossed into the mix & all it will do is create MORE publicity for people to go & see it than if the media had not been involved.
Oh! That pizzed me off so much!! I went to see that, and it was really beautiful. I would never have known it was dung if not for the controversy.
However, the scuptures of children with vaginas for ears and mouths caused no controversy
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Beth
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
I don't get why it's offensive that he has a pony tail? I'm serious- I don't understand why that is big deal
we really don't know what he looked like exactly- you normally see him with long hair- so what's wrong with pulling it back?
an artist should be allowed to express themselves how they see fit- that's the point of art- and of America
if you don't like- then don't look at it
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| Posted 3/30/07 3:05 PM |
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MST9106
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
To me its not offensive bc he has a ponytail or is nude...its the whole design in general, the way it is portrayed by the artist...
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MsMBV
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Shelly people are so selective about it. That is why I am a purist when it comes to the first amendment. Art is art & should not be censored, whether or not people agree with it or repulsed by it.
I am sorry if this offends anyone & I don't mean to make this an anti-jesus thing (b/c it isn't) but no matter what you do someone will be offended. Just like when they wanted to cover the statue of David
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Tany
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Posted by MsMBV
Shelly people are so selective about it. That is why I am a purist when it comes to the first amendment. Art is art & should not be censored, whether or not people agree with it or repulsed by it.
I am sorry if this offends anyone & I don't mean to make this an anti-jesus thing (b/c it isn't) but no matter what you do someone will be offended. Just like when they wanted to cover the statue of David
I completely agree !!!
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Shelly
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Posted by MsMBV
Shelly people are so selective about it. That is why I am a purist when it comes to the first amendment. Art is art & should not be censored, whether or not people agree with it or repulsed by it.
I am sorry if this offends anyone & I don't mean to make this an anti-jesus thing (b/c it isn't) but no matter what you do someone will be offended. Just like when they wanted to cover the statue of David
I agree 100% I just think its funny what causes controversy.
Many of the books we are required to read in schools were once censored for various reasons.
Religion is a touchy subject that really divides people. I guess that's why it gets so much press
To me- its like the KKK. You may not like what they have to say, but I beleive they have a right to say it.
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Snozberry
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Doesn't offend me but it would take a lot to do that.
I feel the same was as MrsMBV does regarding the first amendment.
The guy wanted attention - he got it.
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MsMBV
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Posted by Shelly
I agree 100% I just think its funny what causes controversy.
Many of the books we are required to read in schools were once censored for various reasons.
Religion is a touchy subject that really divides people. I guess that's why it gets so much press
To me- its like the KKK. You may not like what they have to say, but I beleive they have a right to say it.
I agree as well. People being malformed against their will does not offend people but other things (like a naked David) will. It is so strange.
My Mil actually freaked when we were kids & DH had to read about Darwin, and actually said this book has no place in a public school.
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Beth
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Posted by Snozberry
Doesn't offend me but it would take a lot to do that.
I feel the same was as MrsMBV does regarding the first amendment.
The guy wanted attention - he got it.
that about sums it up for me
this guy got exactly what he wanted- everyone is talking about him and his work! you couldn't pay for this kind of PR
and they people that are helping him- and are very people that are offended
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
I think it's in very poor taste, and I find it kind disrespectful ........but, it's "art" I find a lot of "art" in poor taste and disresepctful .....who am I to censor it though ?? I'm just not going to see it -
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MST9106
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Posted by MarisaK
I think it's in very poor taste, and I find it kind disrespectful ........but, it's "art" I find a lot of "art" in poor taste and disresepctful .....who am I to censor it though ?? I'm just not going to see it -
ITA. I don't think it should be censored, but I find it offensive and will not go to see it...
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maybebaby
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
If the artists purpose was to show his love of Jesus/catholocism and he expressed that, then it wouldn't be AS offensive (the naked genital exposure thing is a bit much IMO).
BUT...I sadly think it was someone who wanted their 15 minutes of fame..at a risk he knew was going to happen-offending members of the christian community.
Me personally? I feel to each their own. I wouldn't see the statue in person-have zero desire to do so-if others are intrigued by it, then that's up to them.
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
It's not for me. I prefer to eat bunny ears.
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LadyMaravilla
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Posted by nrthshgrl
It's not for me. I prefer to eat bunny ears.
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MsMBV
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
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It's not for me. I prefer to eat bunny ears.
here this is for you....
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Posted by nrthshgrl
It's not for me. I prefer to eat bunny ears.
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Posted by Beth1210
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Doesn't offend me but it would take a lot to do that.
I feel the same was as MrsMBV does regarding the first amendment.
The guy wanted attention - he got it.
that about sums it up for me
this guy got exactly what he wanted- everyone is talking about him and his work! you couldn't pay for this kind of PR
and they people that are helping him- and are very people that are offended
You both summed it up nicely. I totally agree.
I heard on the radio that it was pure "coincidence" that the release of this sculpture was to happen during Holy Week...yeah, right.
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Moehick
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Why's everyone always gotta be picking on Jesus? Never read about other chocolate religious figures
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QuoteTheRaven424
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
bottom line is this:
religious and conservartive folks are offended
non-religious folks and liberals are not
The End
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Kara
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Offensive? Apparently to many.
Should it be censored? No.
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Shanti
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
Posted by Kara
Offensive? Apparently to many.
Should it be censored? No.
ITA
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heidla
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Re: Chocolate Jesus stirs bitter controversy
I would like to know what image of Jesus is acceptable? The one where he is a white, blond haired, blue eyed man? Nobody knows what Jesus actually looked like. We only have ARTISTS that have created an image for us. I understand that this one isn't for everyone, but just like all the others it has a right to be seen.
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