Religion and Fashion: The Rosary and the Crucifix as Fashion Accessories

From tattoos to jewelry, religious symbols have become relevant in modern culture as little more than fashion accessories. From ink on the backs of Jersey Shore idiots to pieces in Marc Jacobs' latest show, the rosary and the crucifix in particular have become cult favorites in the fashion industry.

Drugs, Depression, and Religion

Watch this commercial for Abilify, an anti-depressant now on the market. I will relate this to Christianity shortly.

Also note, once again, the inherent sexism in our society. A woman struggling with depression - a man to save her. A man as a doctor as a doctor is a professional sitting at the top of the hierarchy in the working world.

The White Minority and What it Means

Really interesting article found on CNN: "Are White Racially Oppressed?"

Before you scoff and cower in fear at the thought of racism rearing its ugly head in America (again), read the article. Obviously I am not a white supremacist in any way, shape, or form and in no way am I saying I hold these views as my own - but the article is thought-provoking and interesting.

Comments as to how this relates to Christianity - particularly in America - and diversity of both race and religion will follow shortly.


http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/12/21/white.persecution/?hpt=T2

GAGA and GOD

Lady Gaga - also known as Mother Monster - has been born and born this way....baby. Her new video