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Are you offended by this - I am

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DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 09/04/2024 20:20

Skim read it but the picture is a giveaway.

For the record, I do not belong to this religion but I am still offended by it as I respect most religions (not the extreme elements of any)
Importantly, I'm no regular worshipper IE I dont go to our place of worship unless there is a wedding/etc/etc but I do believe there is one a lot higher than us

So I'm offended as there is no need for this kind of thing. Stuff like this applied to some other religion can often result in big problems

AIBU to feel that this kind of then should be made unlawful?

(I am aware that policing such a law would have many challenges but it is how I feel as we have enough upset in the world and do not need this type of behaviour. I'm often the first to say, live and let live if within the law but at times laws need re-visiting. IMO.

NB: I'm not having a go at this singer as many have done the same or worse, but as she his high-profile, IMO it needs to be discussed as I cant understand why she and others do this

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13288803/Rihanna-SLAMMED-provocative-magazine-sexy-nun-religious-mockery.html

Rihanna is SLAMMED by Catholics for VERY provocative magazine cover

Rihanna ruffled some religious feathers while dressed as a sexy nun on the cover of  Interview Magazine's latest issue.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13288803/Rihanna-SLAMMED-provocative-magazine-sexy-nun-religious-mockery.html

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Bertiebadgers · 09/04/2024 20:27

Why is this posted in property/ DIY?

WinterDeWinter · 09/04/2024 20:27

Also confused by property/DIY but..

I think this is Rihanna riffing off drag (Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence) rather than a direct sexualisation of Catholicism.

I hate it, because I hate queer theory and it's narrative that all transgression is revolutionary.

But I would never, ever want it to be outlawed. Religion is not a universal good, still wields enormous power in many communities, and it often needs satirising.

I respect your right to practice your religion, but I refuse to respect the religion simply because it is such.

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisters_of_Perpetual_Indulgence

WinterMorn · 09/04/2024 20:27

I am offended at just about everything this notorious poster says.

Persipan · 09/04/2024 20:24

I'm a smidge confused at you choosing 'Property/DIY' as the ideal space to discuss this...