Sep 28, 2012
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The leader of a prominent religious advocacy group was banned from entering a New York City art gallery hosting a public display of the anti-Christian art exhibit called ‘Piss Christ.’
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The exhibit opened last night at the Edward Tyler Nahem gallery. It featured the work of artist Andres Serrano. The artwork features a “photograph of the crucifix submerged in the artist’s urine.”
Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League, held a press conference outside the gallery and afterwards attempted to enter the building. He wrote in an online statement that two men said that he would not be allowed inside.
“At that point I turned to the crowd behind me explaining that my First Amendment rights were being censored by the same people who were proudly displaying Serrano’s crucifix in a jar of urine,” he wrote.
The entire incident was captured on video, he said.
“No one else was barred from entering the gallery,” he noted. “Just me.”
The art gallery has not returned calls seeking comment.
Meanwhile, religious groups are blasting President Obama for what they call a double standard. The president did not condemn the anti-Christian display, but he did condemn an anti-Muslim film. The anti-Muslim film also brought strong rebukes, condemnations and apologies from President Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and a host of administration officials.
The administration tried to have the film removed from YouTube – but Google rebuffed their request. The State Dept. spent $70,000 on a Pakistani television advertisement rebuking the film. And the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff personally telephoned a Christian minister in Florida to ask him to withdraw his support of the film.
Rep. Michael Grimm (R, C-NY) wants to know why President Obama still hasn’t denounced the exhibit and said he’s fed up with what he called the administration’s “religious hypocrisy.”
“The Obama administration’s hypocrisy and utter lack of respect for the religious beliefs of Americans has reached an all-time high,” Grimm told Fox News. “I call on President Obama to stand up for America’s values and beliefs and denounce the ‘Piss Christ’ that has offended Christians at home and abroad.”
So will the Obama Administration condemn the anti-Christian art display? Will they air a television ad denouncing the exhibit? Will the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ask the gallery to cancel the exhibit?
The White House refused to comment.
Grimm said the lack of response from the White House is unacceptable.
“Perhaps they’ve forgotten the controversy that surrounds this deplorable piece depicting a crucifix submerged in the artist’s urine,” Grimm said. “It outraged Christians in American and throughout the world.”
Grimm, who is Catholic, said he found the artwork to be vulgar and offensive, “just as many in the Islamic world found ‘Innocence of Muslims’ to be highly offensive.”
“Like most Americans, I condemn both yet remain tolerant as the First Amendment demands,” he said. “Unfortunately, this administration has yet to echo these views in regards to the religiously offensive ‘art’ here at home.”
Donohue said the Obama administration seems to have a double standard when it comes to incidents that might offend the Christian community.
“It seems like we have a protected class for Muslims as well as some other segments of our population,” he told Fox News. “But when it comes to Christians, it’s an all-out war.”
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The grandest most unique work of art that the world has ever seen: the likenesses of McKenyan, radical islam, and the pig Serrano in a tank of poopee. As disgusting as it sounds, its not as disgusting as these three bastards.
The grandest most unique work of art that the world has ever seen: the likenesses of McKenyan, radical islam, and the pig Serrano in a tank of poopee. As disgusting as it sounds, its not as disgusting as these three bastards.
Mr. Grimm does not get it. He and his allies need to riot and burn down something high profile before Obama will apologize. No, he will not authorize billboards in Italy explaining how we condemn religious hate speech while we are required to allow it. The problem with "being offended" does not qualify for an Obama apology… but he has no problem with hypocrisy because that costs him nothing. How many days until November? How many Catholics and Christians will vote for that buffoon? Really!
Mr. Grimm does not get it. He and his allies need to riot and burn down something high profile before Obama will apologize. No, he will not authorize billboards in Italy explaining how we condemn religious hate speech while we are required to allow it. The problem with "being offended" does not qualify for an Obama apology… but he has no problem with hypocrisy because that costs him nothing. How many days until November? How many Catholics and Christians will vote for that buffoon? Really!
DEATH TO THOSE THAT INSULT CHRIST!- I guess it just doesn't have the same ring to our government as "the Prophet" or "Mohammed/ Muhammad". Our "administration" has proven that it is hypocritical in every sense of the word. I'm so offended I'm actually sick to my stomach. If you don't want to believe in God then don't! But don't LITERALLY piss on our faith because you have none! This isn't artistic in ANY sense!
Death to atheism, liberalism, socialism, communism, and anarchism.
And death to radical islamofascism.
So you think people should base government policy around the whims of an invisible sky wizard, I take it…
I an glad you have a name for God that you like Jason, but that is not what we call him. God works just fine.
I sure hope you are using an alias. Because alot of people would use your statements as an excuse to kill you. I defend your right to say what you want just don't ask me to go start your car for you.
So you acknowledge the existence of "the invisible sky wizard"
Big tough guy behind your screen, eh. I bet you're a real gangsta.
God is real. As real as Darth Vader but not nearly as badass.
Jason, you're as real as a bigot. You spoke your peace so no need to reiterate your position.
Joel Rivera: Are we going to split hairs here?
Jason, isn't that exactly what Obama has been doing? Bowing to muslims, apologizing for any little thing they find offensive. We patriotic Americans are frankly quite disgusted by his actions and want him out of our White House. He will then be free to go to any Islamic country and bow down to who ever he feels inferior to.
YOU WILL MEET THAT WIZARD ONE DAY & SHALL BOW … JUST SAYIN
If you want Obama gone, you clowns should have nominated Ron Paul. He's the only politician who is NOT trying to destroy our country. You think the Republicans want to save the country? LOL. The Democrats want to sell it out to Muslims and gang bangers, but the Republicans would just as willingly hand it over to international bankers. Libertarians are the only ones with a shred of sense.
Just because someone has accepted Christ into thier heart, doesn't make them any different than someone who accepts the "Big Bang" theory? Don't judge because you don't know. The science community are not even close to figuring out why life exists, why we are on this rock and why we are not torn apart from hurdling through space at hundreds of thousands of miles an hour. Pretty miraculas if you actually break down what is absolute knowledge to what we think we know.
@Jason Gerad Clauss Just in case you forgot, this government was founded on freedoms and that "invisible sky wizard". "One nation under GOD" "In GOD we trust" etc etc.
Besides that I'm not saying everyone has to believe in God but I ask that you at least show some respect. This "Gallery" has none. I wouldn't do this to people that believe in the Big Bang theory or Evolution. Everyone can believe what they want. But when our government makes a show of apologizing for that YouTube video and going so far as to asking for it to be taken down then I’m offended that they wouldn’t do the same for these pieces of “art”. Its hypocritical.
No I'm not using an alias and I wouldn't ask someone for helpe with my car because as a responsible driver I do my best to know what I can about what I'm driving or have roadside assistance.
Eric Bowers, The big bang is still visible in the night sky and the big bang theory is the best explanation we currently have for the known universe. In fact, 1% of the static on your TV is cosmic radiation leftover from it. To compare the faith that you have in god, or an unshakable belief in spite of any evidence, to the scientific method, which follows the empirical evidence to a conclusion through observation, is asinine.
Liz Malcom, "Under God" was added in 1954 as propaganda to distinguish America from the communist east. "In God we trust" was adopted as the official motto of the United States in 1956 replacing the unofficial motto of E pluribus unum, or "Out of many, one".
Let's do this right. Christians, let's start from the basics. What is your evidence that the God of Abraham is not only real but the one who made the universe? Go.
Cyndi Totten Ivy, You don't understand science then. Scientific theories are: consistent, parsimonious, correctable, empirically testable/verifiable, useful, and progressive. They must also survive the test of time. So, the scientific model is in fact the antithesis of faith, and the best model to distinguish reality from fiction.
LOL, Tim, you're trying to sell steak to a cow, if you know what I'm saying.
Liz Malcom "DEATH TO THOSE THAT INSULT CHRIST"—WTF?!! REALLY?? And I"ll bet you'd be one of the FIRST ones to whine about "Muslim terrorists"? You're just as sick and evil as any Taliban member!! What is this—the 12th century??
To be fair, she was parodying the goat-humpers, not actually expressing the sentiment.
Sarcasm is truly lost some people. sigh.
@Zizzer Zazzer Zuzz Its not whining when self proclaimed "muslim terrorists" use their faith as justification for attacks such as September 11th. But clearly the sarcasm that I was using was lost on you. Also if I was as sick and evil as a Taliban member then I would not be writing this. Instead I likely would be taking my hatred and disgust for their actions to a dangerous level. Good thing I'm not huh?
Liz Malcom I was wrong, Liz. lol–my mind is being poisoned by the ever-present vitriol on this site I guess–I apologize for my error, and retract my commentary.
Donahue is a moron. Nobody has a First Amendment right to enter into a private gallery, if the gallery wants to ban them. Does the gay rights group, Human Rights Campaign, or American Atheists have a First Amendment right to tour the offices of Donahue's organization? Of course not, that would be absurd.
By the way, Donahue, the President is kind of busy to condemn every art gallery you don't like. Donahue is a bully who tries to supress speech he doesn't like. It's easy to think of him 300 years ago burning people at the stake, and 100 years ago, their books.
Joel Rivera You do know saying death to atheism, is well, rather silly. Atheism is not an ideology as anarchism, socialism, libertarinism, conservativism etc. It is lacking belief in a god. You might as well say, death to aunicornism, or death to not believing in unicorns.
DEATH TO THOSE THAT INSULT CHRIST!- I guess it just doesn't have the same ring to our government as "the Prophet" or "Mohammed/ Muhammad". Our "administration" has proven that it is hypocritical in every sense of the word. I'm so offended I'm actually sick to my stomach. If you don't want to believe in God then don't! But don't LITERALLY piss on our faith because you have none! This isn't artistic in ANY sense!
No outrage from Obama on this though.
That's just another reason to question McKenyan's supposed make believe Christianity.
Joel Rivera
Is it really the duty of the President (whoever he happens to be) to comment on a display in a minor art gallery in NYC? I don't think the Constitution includes 'art critic' in Article II, Section 1.
"The White House refused to comment." – SHOCKER.
Yes. It's like nobody expected that.
They could not comment because if they did comment, it would surely show, those who the "god of this world" has blinded, what is going on under Obam's rule. It could very well take some votes away fro him.
this idiotic portrait doesnt deserve any recognition from our great leader…Im mean come on, we arent talking about the NFL referee strike or a David Letterman show…THATS the kind of thing that get Big O's attention!
Geez, you people are nothing but Starnes lemmings. The picture is meant to be pro-Christianity, albeit in somewhat disgusting format. It is a criticism of those who "piss on Christianity" by profiting from its symbols and its followers. Like most artwork, it is meant to make you think – a severe disability of the followers of Todd Starnes.
May the Most Holy, Most Sacred, Most Adorable, Most Incomprehensible and Ineffable Name of God be always praised, blessed, loved, adored and glorified, in Heaven, on earth, and under the earth, by all the creatures of God and by the Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar. Amen.
May the Most Holy, Most Sacred, Most Adorable, Most Incomprehensible and Ineffable Name of God be always praised, blessed, loved, adored and glorified, in Heaven, on earth, and under the earth, by all the creatures of God and by the Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar. Amen.
Wow, I'll bet this guy is pissed… Going to be lots of little boys getting raped over this…..
Wow, I'll bet this guy is pissed… Going to be lots of little boys getting raped over this…..
More than just a prophet. He continues to carry the cross for us and endure our humiliations. Plus, he would give forgiveness, for those who sincerely ask. Thank you, Heavenly Father, for such a precious gift. One we will never deserve.
More than just a prophet, Jesus Christ is almighty God and all will bow before him and confess that he is king of kings and Lord of Lords, including Muhammad.
No end to the disgusting people who have no common sense. This artist should be outlawed with his type of art that has no value except to humiliate Christian beliefs. I still believe in the First Amendment. They will ban the Mohammed of Islam art so as to no hurt anyone's feelings. The First Amendment belongs to America. Where is theirs?
Alice, before you start outlawing artists whose art you don't like, read a little about this man and the reasoning behind this particular piece.
And, how, with any kind of straight face, can you talk of outlawing and artist in one sentence and talk about believing in the First Amendment in the next? That just doesn't make any sense at all.
You obviously don't believe in the First Amendment if you're asking to outlaw this artist. You're as bad as the Islamofascists in the Middle East who want to do the same thing when they are offended.
There is this article which will explain who is King. http://www.dianawest.net/Home/tabid/36/EntryId/2252/The-Anti-Blasphemy-Anti-First-Amendment-President.aspx
Hypocrites, liars, traitors, seditionists, Marxists, pro-Islamic fanatics, anarchists – these words describe this administration. Biden, Pelosi and Sibelius purported Catholics. When their time comes may they all rot in hell with Obama.
Joan, you left out 'soon to be easily reelected'…
Joan, you left out 'soon to be easily reelected'…
Hypocrites, liars, traitors, seditionists, Marxists, pro-Islamic fanatics, anarchists – these words describe this administration. Biden, Pelosi and Sibelius purported Catholics. When their time comes may they all rot in hell with Obama.
Obama, you are a Hippocratic, go back to Chicago!
Thomas, I swear, I am going to be on liquid Xanax by the time this fkn election is over…… I CANNOT STAND HIM!!!
'Hippocratic'
BWAHAHAHAHA!!!'
'Hippocratic'
BWAHAHAHAHA!!!'
It's just, hold your ear's, FUCKIN NUTS !
It's just, hold your ear's, FUCKIN NUTS !
Wow beautiful and smart,I totaly agree.
Yes Helen has a way about her…LMAO… The Dem's don't like her much, but we do !!!
I'm glad the average Democrat is just as stupid. If Obama took a Hippocratic oath it'd mean that he plans to do no harm… the word you're looking for is hypocrite.
I'm glad the average Democrat is just as stupid. If Obama took a Hippocratic oath it'd mean that he plans to do no harm… the word you're looking for is hypocrite.
Obama, you are a Hippocratic, go back to Chicago!
No need to worry about the artist who made this, the museum it's being displayed in or any others who have taken any part in it. "Vengeance is mine," saith the lord, "I will repay."
Where are all the Christians rioting, burning the embassy, killing ambassadors? They're not …because Christianity and not Islam is the religion of peace. Don't touch Mohammed … Obama want that to be against the law … but it is OK to "Piss Christ." Despicable! Disgusting!
AMEN JEFF & WOO TO THEM THAT MOCK "HIM"
Put OBAMA in the jar!
His head needs to be pulled out of his a55 first just so as he sees what's coming.
Those who are Christian and support Mr Obama, I wonder why?
I believe Jesus is bigger than all this. He can take it. The rest doesn't matter.
God bless all of you all of your coments are so true. No christian should vote for this president.
God bless all of you all of your coments are so true. No christian should vote for this president.
And tell me again how this guy even has a lead over Romney. God help us if he is re elected.
And tell me again how this guy even has a lead over Romney. God help us if he is re elected.
I am so a shame of what is going on in this country.Wake up Christians and take a stand-vote this goff ball out of office in Nov.They will all face God some day.
This hurts my heart! Yes, there are many who say they are Christians that vote for Obama! They are blind, they have become Apostates Christians..it is no longer about following God's word but there own opinion! I heard a preacher preach just recently. "About half of us God has given discernment to and have not been blinded to this administration. Unfortunately the other fifty percent of Christians are being blinded because they are walking back to the darkness because of their own arrogance."
hes a muslims when will you guys get it time to send that fool home.
God will soon pour His wrath upon this Earth! You can mock God, His Son and the Holy Spirit but woe to them on the Great Judgement Day for there will be no turning back then! Praying for blinded eyes to be opened before its too late. God Bless America now and always!
Malachi 4:1 For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.
Malachi 4:1 For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.
Jeff, which verse do you Christians cite before raping little boys?
You can all quit getting your panties in a wad over this. The gallery is private, so they can ban someone like Donahue. The art has been vandalized before, so it is reasonable to prevent a radical or his supporters from entering. It isn't a violation of Donahue's First Amendment rights to prevent him from entering a gallery. I'm not aware that there is a "right to enter a gallery". The First Amendment protects the gallery's right to display the art.
And you can quit making this about Obama. His opinion of the Piss Christ has no relevance.
Hey guys chill out! We should pray for them; not curse them. Do you really think Jesus is offended by this?? Come on be the church. Don't give into it. We supposed pray for our enemy & bless those who curse us. If you can't then the love of God isn't in you. Check yourself.
We should not tolerate this, just like Obama doesn't tolerate telling the truth about mohammed.
We should not tolerate this, just like Obama doesn't tolerate telling the truth about mohammed.
You're right Dave, people are always going to mock Christianity, the church, Jesus and everything they stand for. Even more so as the day approaches. It's the way of the world and the world dosen't realize they're only full filling scripture. Matthew 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. All we can really do is pray for them.
Amen
Amen
I WOULD HAVE PAID to see that self-inflated, arrogant blowhard Bill Donohue turned away! I'll bet his face got as red as a cherry! Oh my, what a great day to be alive!
The only thing more ridiculous than this horseshit article calling for the President to condemn a specific piece of art is that some of you agree with it. If you don't like the art, don't look at it; don't buy it. When I see a Thomas Kincade 'painting', I don't smash it or call for condemnation, I just walk on by.
Folks on the political right always want to talk about "American Exceptional," but you don't really understand JUST HOW EXCEPTIONAL this country actually is relative to other countries:
Our FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS ARE UNIQUE IN THE WORLD EVEN AMONG DEMOCRACIES. Great Britain prohibits Hate Speech and Denigration of the Queen (or King if they ever get one again.) Germany prohibits NAZI imagery, except in Museums and NEO NAZI Parties are banned – period.
Most people in the world live in countries where THE GOVERNMENT IS THE MEDIA… They just do not understand, nor do they agree with, the concept of UNFETTERED FREE SPEECH.
And from the tenor of this post NEITHER DO YOU!
Donahue is a moron. Nobody has a First Amendment right to enter into a private gallery, if the gallery wants to ban them. Does the gay rights group, Human Rights Campaign, or American Atheists have a First Amendment right to tour the offices of Donahue's organization? Of course not, that would be absurd.
By the way, Donahue, the President is kind of busy to condemn every art gallery you don't like. Donahue is a bully who tries to supress speech he doesn't like. It's easy to think of him 300 years ago burning people at the stake, and 100 years ago, their books.