danmorelock

If I'm not mistaken, the Scouts' roots are deeply embedded in Christianity, where they began. In current day and age, the Scout may consider themselves non-sectular, but they can't shake their past. Besides, boycotting art and entertainment, censorship, and freedom of speech IS relevant to scouting. Are you suggesting that these topics are not of value to the youth of today? That they should not learn about them and form their own opinions? As adults, don't we have an obligation in inform today's children so they can make educated decisions in the future when they are running our country. Personally, I think the view that this is not the proper forum to be discussing such issues is as narrow-minded as the views of Ms. Stevens, who started this thread.

I think we're missing an opportunity to discuss something of relevance: Is it art, and does Athen have a valid commentary on religion and the Catholic church (assuming it's Catholic because of the nun). My interpretation of the nun/cross picture is that the Catholic church, one of the richest organizations in the world, is corrupt in handling their money and assigning sin to the publich on topics that its own priests are participating in (the obscured hand reaching for the penis of male dancer/Christ). The hand of the nun is open, leaving interpretation open to whether she's putting money in the underwear of Christ, or taking it from Him. Also, the nun's hand/arm is just far enough away, almost disconnected, as if she's only watching what is going on, and taking no action herself. The picture of a dismayed Christ wearing a crown of Christmas tree lights, instead of thorns, speak strongly to the commercializm of the Christian holidays. In the picture of the priest puppeteering Christ, it suggests that the ordained are minipulating us by positioning Christ as they see fit. The picture of Christ, with a tattoo of Himself on his back and the phrase, "Last time you hung me; this time around I'm just hung" has me a bit baffled. I'd be curious what others think. Mind you, these are only my interpretations, and I pose them to see what others' opinions are.(This message has been edited by danmorelock)

I have been reading these forums for quite some time, and this is the first time I felt compelled to sign up and respond. If Ms. Stevens is truly sincere about her crusade, she is merely shooting herself in the foot by giving viewers so much information about the photographer, i.e., curiosity killed the cat. I went, I paid $2.95 for the trial version, I saw. That being said, our world has been inundated with art forms that depict much more graphic detail and violence, than does Athen Grey's. I rather enjoyed his visual commentary on religion, and the church in general (e.g., the priest puppeteering a Christ figure, and Christ wearing a crown of Christmas tree lights. It's freedom of expression, and Athen has every right to pursue that, so long as he doesn't break the law. No laws have been broken. You also, Ms. Stevens, have the freedom of choice, which means you can choose never to look at Athen's photography again. If this whole post this is a scam/spam, it's sheer genius, and it's been used hundreds of times before. There's nothing like stirring sales by creating a controversy, and what better way than a nice Christian woman wanting to boycott the evil photographer. Ms. Stevens, if you ARE sincere, I would recommend quietly praying for Athen, with all your Christian soul, instead of driving us to the source of your dismay.(This message has been edited by danmorelock)