Christian (?) kitsch
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does this disturb anyone else?
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August 15th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Good quote about kitsch:
“Kitsch causes two tears to flow in quick succession. The first tear says: how nice to see children running on the grass! The second tears says: How nice to be moved, together with all mankind, by children running on the grass! It is the second tear that makes kitsch kitsch.” (Milan Kundera quoted in The Beauty of God, a great collection of essays).
So the question is does this ring move us to awe in God’s creation, or does it just make us feel good in general? Does it inspire us to some sort of transformation or to stay where we are?
August 15th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Sorry. One more question (because I over analyze everything): what’s the difference between making jewelry (which may be inspired by the creation and the future re-creation) and this particular piece? I need to think on that because I have the same reaction you do.
August 15th, 2008 at 10:49 am
I confess, this ring does not move me to awe, or even to feel good in general. maybe I need more sleep…
to me, this appears less than excellent, and in some ways, even less than a shadow of the real things for which we long. I think in particular my reaction is jerked alive by the fact that it only costs $37.50 (plus $4.95 s/h), and that my “satisfaction is guaranteed for 60 days.”
August 16th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Bwahahaha!!! I’m getting me one tomorrow.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:32 am
I felt bad about this until I saw it wa slavishly coated with 14K gold. You cannot argue with quality.
If I can cherish and wear it forever, and it has a 60 day guarantee, does that mean the end is THAT near?
August 18th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Judging from your reaction, i need another idea for your christmas present.
August 18th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
it’s enough for me that you believe in miracles, though, tripleB. and like AndyC said, with a 60-day guarantee, we might just usher in the return of Jesus.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:25 am
the sooner his return the better. this ring is only promoting the gospel of “cheese-us.”
December 11th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
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