DragonStryk72
12-28-2013, 11:28 PM
Trayvon Martin Nativity Display At Claremont United Methodist Church Urges Us Not To Forget Gun Violence Victims
Trayvon Martin hasn't been forgotten at Claremont United Methodist Church in Claremont, Cali.-- in fact, he appears front and center in their Nativity display. He serves as a bloody and tragic reminder of the dangers of gun violence and racial privilege in today's America, reports David Allen of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. (http://www.dailybulletin.com/social-affairs/20131224/with-trayvon-martin-this-nativity-gets-edgy-update)
Amongst the traditional holy family, Martin sits hunched over in his iconic black hoodie, blood pouring from his chest and pooling at his feet, reports Patch.com. (http://claremont-laverne.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/nativity-scene-depicts-a-newly-born-jesus-and-dying-trayvon-martin) The title of the scene, "A Child is Born, a Son is Given," is outlined within the blood and evokes themes of both Christmas and Easter, according to artist John Zachary, who has been creating thought-provoking displays since 2007.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/27/trayvon-martin-nativity-claremont-united_n_4508412.html?utm_hp_ref=religion
Now, I'm usually not the guy to get pissed off at religious matters on this site, but this one got me. Basically, a church in Cali. whored out their nativity in order to push a message about gun violence. What really gets me in the article is this line:
"There is no better time to reflect on gun violence than advent, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus," says a sign at the church. (http://www.claremontumc.org/).
Really? There is no better time than a time of joy, giving, and celebration of the birth of Christ for a message and image of senseless death? Really?
They try to say it's "thought-provoking", but it isn't. It's a bullshit "artistic" defense for throwing up an empty shock-message. What I am is agitated at is the use of this boy's death for a message, and that they used a nativity for it.
I mean think on it: If somebody tried to use the birth of your only child to promote a message like this, how pissed would you be?
No, everything does not need to be time for a "message", especially when there is already plenty of great messages already right there, such as Peace on Earth, and Good Will Toward Men. Why could they not focus on that message?
Now, to be clear, I say all this as someone who argued against Zimmerman on here, and I hold to that. But just as I wouldn't wish to see my late friend David used to such ends, I find it simply unconscionable using Martin's death in this manner.
Trayvon Martin hasn't been forgotten at Claremont United Methodist Church in Claremont, Cali.-- in fact, he appears front and center in their Nativity display. He serves as a bloody and tragic reminder of the dangers of gun violence and racial privilege in today's America, reports David Allen of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. (http://www.dailybulletin.com/social-affairs/20131224/with-trayvon-martin-this-nativity-gets-edgy-update)
Amongst the traditional holy family, Martin sits hunched over in his iconic black hoodie, blood pouring from his chest and pooling at his feet, reports Patch.com. (http://claremont-laverne.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/nativity-scene-depicts-a-newly-born-jesus-and-dying-trayvon-martin) The title of the scene, "A Child is Born, a Son is Given," is outlined within the blood and evokes themes of both Christmas and Easter, according to artist John Zachary, who has been creating thought-provoking displays since 2007.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/27/trayvon-martin-nativity-claremont-united_n_4508412.html?utm_hp_ref=religion
Now, I'm usually not the guy to get pissed off at religious matters on this site, but this one got me. Basically, a church in Cali. whored out their nativity in order to push a message about gun violence. What really gets me in the article is this line:
"There is no better time to reflect on gun violence than advent, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus," says a sign at the church. (http://www.claremontumc.org/).
Really? There is no better time than a time of joy, giving, and celebration of the birth of Christ for a message and image of senseless death? Really?
They try to say it's "thought-provoking", but it isn't. It's a bullshit "artistic" defense for throwing up an empty shock-message. What I am is agitated at is the use of this boy's death for a message, and that they used a nativity for it.
I mean think on it: If somebody tried to use the birth of your only child to promote a message like this, how pissed would you be?
No, everything does not need to be time for a "message", especially when there is already plenty of great messages already right there, such as Peace on Earth, and Good Will Toward Men. Why could they not focus on that message?
Now, to be clear, I say all this as someone who argued against Zimmerman on here, and I hold to that. But just as I wouldn't wish to see my late friend David used to such ends, I find it simply unconscionable using Martin's death in this manner.