(i might have heard some call this communion…)

It Seems to me that most are upset that the figure is dark skinned and it could have something to do with the fact that in the bible @ 1:15 it describes Jesus’ feet as “ And his feet like unto fine brass, “ But, as always, for every statement theirs an opposing opinion. The “feet of fine brass” line has been used many times to argue for jesus being black or of Middle Eastern race, however many often leave out the rest “as if they burned in a furnace;â€?. Polished bronze is the color of fine gold, so some believe if it was burning in a furnace & glowing, his feat would be white hot. Implying that he was white So he could have been black or white. The bottom line is Nobody knows so the brown chocolate should work just as good as white.

As for the nudity, at least it’s biblically accurate. Jesus should have been crucified naked, as were most victims of crucifixion.

When seen from the outside (non- Catholic, Christian or Muslim), your squabbles between sects look like fights between little children on the playground. Very silly.

The simple fact is, no place in the bible do you get a clear description of Jesus. This alone should alert you to the validity of this book. You are being asked to give up a “childlike faith� & believe that when Jesus walked this earth nobody took the time out to notice what color he was and write it down. Come on! In reality only a child or a retard would be gullible enough to believe this proving that there are A large number of retards in the world or that when we all were children & lacked understanding of the dynamics of race this One fact was slipped past you. But Now that you are an adult please think about it because if you can’t come to the same conclusion that I did & have an IQ of above 79, I have no choice but to label you a retard.

Maybe we should stop worrying about who is right as it’s ridiculous when you think about it, people fighting over which is the “one, true religion”– I don’t believe there is any such thing, as I believe there are many roads to God. Another ridiculous thing is people fighting over the “correct” way to worship God. That is just stupid.

http://www.thoughttheater.com

The majority of Christians are not Catholic.

The lack of attention to non-Catholic Christian views in this matter (together with overwhelming attention to Catholic views in this matter) suggests a one-sided prejudice in favor of those whose media-published comments discredit Catholics only.

Wrong question. The right one is WHAT decides what is good or bad art. A well constructed car or house is not dependent upon taste, but objective engineering and architectural excellence.

Like and dislike have zero to do with excellence, and all human endeavors have criteria.

As for “My Sweet Lord,” I would love to see it. Good sculpture is interesting, whether it’s marble, plaster or chocolate, and the comparison with the chocolate bunny that is the commercial epitome of Easter is obviously thought provoking.

But it irks me that there is an uproar. That’s troublesome. Expression is expression, even if it’s idiotic, infantile expression.

We can’t pick and choose.

I don’t want a neighborhood committee deciding what art I choose to look at. I’m a grown up. I’ll take my own chances.

This whole thing is kind of a silly thing to worry about. I can understand why artists take it seriously; they have to compete comercially with bad, as well as good, art.

The general public would have more fun in life if they relaxed a bit on the subject. You don’t have to grade everything you see and hear. Relax, and see what any experience has to offer. If the colors in a painting done by a monkey please you, enjoy the colors’ if not, walk on.

‘Art’s ability to enrage or stir such passion means that it’s power still remains.’

Art provokes intellect and depth. What you describe are bumper stickers, which is what most artists these days are only capable of.