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bettystevens · 03-27-2005, 09:52 AM

I would like you to help me get the word out to boycott the photographer <removed>. He photographs models, and recently posted some pictures on his web site, in which one of his models is portrayed as Christ. In and of itself, it's not so bad, but he has depicted our Lord as a male stripper, hanged on a cross, with a nun putting dollar bills in the band of his underwear. If that wasn't bad enough, the model (Christ) has an erection in which an anonymous hand is reaching to touch. It's disgusting, blasphemous, and pornographic. This type of 'art' has no place in our society, not only corrupting the weak, but influencing the minds of our children. If you want to see the atrocity before warning other Christians, go to <advert removed>

Your Sister in Christ, Betty Stevens

I have removed what is probably an advertising site; however, this thread seems to me to have some scope for valid discussion so I will leave it open for now

Evoken · 03-27-2005, 10:04 AM

Welcome to the forums betty,

I agree that this type of art is no good, but I am not sure that this is the correct forum to post this

fjripit · 03-27-2005, 10:06 AM

I am not sure how much support you will receive for your campaign at this site. Just a quick question though:

Are you related to "America's Best Christian", Betty Bowers? Betty Bowers

IamMoose · 03-27-2005, 10:12 AM

Heh, this forum IS called internet infidels you know

. Though I agree that that type of art is in poor taste. Still, freedom of expression and all that.

The Defenestrator · 03-27-2005, 10:16 AM

You know, one of the things I hate the most about Christianity is the way that Christians try to censor art that makes fun of it. I mean, really, why is it so awful if someone references the crucifixion?

IamMoose · 03-27-2005, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tycho

You know, one of the things I hate the most about Christianity is the way that Christians try to censor art that makes fun of it. I mean, really, why is it so awful if someone references the crucifixion?

Well to be fair, the type of art described isn't just 'referencing' the crucifixion .. it is being deliberately offensive to Chrisitanity, i think. However, we live in a world with freedom of speech so, whether you agree with it or not, people DO have the right to do that. I guess we just gotta learn to ignore things that we don't like and can't change.

Chuck · 03-27-2005, 10:38 AM

Uh, what are Christians doing on a site with nekkid people anyway?

Mickie · 03-27-2005, 10:41 AM

Ah, not only on the site but a member. You have to join to view the pics (bummer)

Chuck · 03-27-2005, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickie

Ah, not only on the site but a member.

...so to speak.

seebs · 03-27-2005, 10:58 AM

*** (GRD) mod hat on ***

This is probably spam, but I figured there was a remote possibility of productive discussion, so here we are in ~E~. Sorry for the delayed explanation.

03-27-2005, 09:52 AM	#1
bettystevens New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 2	Would Christ Want This? I would like you to help me get the word out to boycott the photographer <removed>. He photographs models, and recently posted some pictures on his web site, in which one of his models is portrayed as Christ. In and of itself, it's not so bad, but he has depicted our Lord as a male stripper, hanged on a cross, with a nun putting dollar bills in the band of his underwear. If that wasn't bad enough, the model (Christ) has an erection in which an anonymous hand is reaching to touch. It's disgusting, blasphemous, and pornographic. This type of 'art' has no place in our society, not only corrupting the weak, but influencing the minds of our children. If you want to see the atrocity before warning other Christians, go to <advert removed> Your Sister in Christ, Betty Stevens I have removed what is probably an advertising site; however, this thread seems to me to have some scope for valid discussion so I will leave it open for now

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fjripit Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 295	Are you related to ... I am not sure how much support you will receive for your campaign at this site. Just a quick question though: Are you related to "America's Best Christian", Betty Bowers? Betty Bowers

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03-27-2005, 10:04 AM	#2
Evoken Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ............. Posts: 2,914	Welcome to the forums betty, I agree that this type of art is no good, but I am not sure that this is the correct forum to post this

03-27-2005, 10:12 AM	#4
IamMoose Veteran Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: On the fringes of the Lake District, UK Posts: 9,528	Heh, this forum IS called internet infidels you know . Though I agree that that type of art is in poor taste. Still, freedom of expression and all that.

03-27-2005, 10:16 AM	#5
The Defenestrator Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 704	You know, one of the things I hate the most about Christianity is the way that Christians try to censor art that makes fun of it. I mean, really, why is it so awful if someone references the crucifixion?

03-27-2005, 10:38 AM	#7
Chuck Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: gone Posts: 3,953	Uh, what are Christians doing on a site with nekkid people anyway?

03-27-2005, 10:41 AM	#8
Mickie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SW Ohio, USA Posts: 1,270	Ah, not only on the site but a member. You have to join to view the pics (bummer)

03-27-2005, 10:58 AM	#10
seebs Contributor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 24,524	* (GRD) mod hat on * This is probably spam, but I figured there was a remote possibility of productive discussion, so here we are in ~E~. Sorry for the delayed explanation.

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