It’s easy to assume that the statue represents Mary but certainly not conclusive.
In my hometown there is a huge gravestone of an angel. The angel was carved to have the face of the girl buried there.
Could be Mary, could not be Mary. Finding offense at something that may not be, I find to be a bit of a stretch. However, the big thing is that this is ONE gravestone in ONE cemetery. If anyone has a problem with it, one should contact the family of that grave and stop attributing it to every Catholic on FR.
I find it amazing that someone, not just one but many on this board, have the time to go looking to be offended by pictures or articles. Seriously, if you (plural) don’t like it, why look for it?
Unless turning people away from the Catholic Church is a part of one’s religion. I guess it get’s one a higher place in heaven or something.
The statue in the photograph does not depict a crucifixion.
Sorry I forgot to ping you two when I was listing “Defenders of the Faith...” I guess I need to make a ping list.
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“Unless turning people away from the Catholic Church is part of one’s religion”
You say it well. I have thought that many times.
I gave two other examples at post 5121: Madonna and Santa - both originating evidently from msn.com.
To me, that kind of "art" is an insult to the body and blood of Christ.
It doesn't matter to me if that sort of thing does not bother you or anyone else. I'm simply stating my views.