I think it's perhaps an outward manifestation of interior chaos and nihilism. Also it might be a pathetic attempt to get attention. Look at me! I'm unique! I'm different! I'm not a part of your bourgeois values etc. This type of thing shall continue to increase.
servus, I always say that what "art" has descended to is shock value. Basically, it's the boy who says the "F" word in class in 4th grade. THAT is what is "edgy" and "artistic" nowadays. Pushing the boundaries for the sake of pushing the boundaries.
Speaking of self-esteem, it always makes me wonder about clerics and religious who deck out in the maximum possible gear afforded to their office. Yeah, I said it. ;)
Many people believe that self mutilation is a sign of demonic possession--re: the demoniac living among the graves in the gospel who kept casting himself against the stones, hurting and cutting himself.
Please comment with charity and avoid ad hominem attacks. I exercise the right to delete comments I find inappropriate. If you use your real name there is a better chance your comment will stay put.
To quote Bernie Taupin, "It's sad, so sad, it's a sad, sad situation. And it's getting more and more absurd."
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites!
DeleteActually, I have a feeling that boy doesn't have God in his life.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't appear so.
DeleteWhat?? No horns?
ReplyDeletePeople can do that - but I bet you knew that.
DeleteI think it's perhaps an outward manifestation of interior chaos and nihilism. Also it might be a pathetic attempt to get attention. Look at me! I'm unique! I'm different! I'm not a part of your bourgeois values etc. This type of thing shall continue to increase.
ReplyDeleteIt's tribal.
Deleteservus, I always say that what "art" has descended to is shock value. Basically, it's the boy who says the "F" word in class in 4th grade. THAT is what is "edgy" and "artistic" nowadays. Pushing the boundaries for the sake of pushing the boundaries.
Delete+JMJ+
ReplyDeleteYou forgot your "Catholics in the Public Square" tag.
Oh, wait . . .
The road kill ones? You love that tag though, don't you.
DeleteSpeaking of self-esteem, it always makes me wonder about clerics and religious who deck out in the maximum possible gear afforded to their office. Yeah, I said it. ;)
ReplyDeleteGee, haven't heard that one before. You'd make a great seminary formator.
DeleteThom - where have you been? Missed you. I thought you'd yell at me about the bullying tag.
DeleteAnyway - I know what you mean.
I've been around. :) Besides, the bullying tag applies for my example, too!
Deleteobsessive compulsive, demonic
ReplyDeleteIt's self hate.
ReplyDeleteMany people believe that self mutilation is a sign of demonic possession--re: the demoniac living among the graves in the gospel who kept casting himself against the stones, hurting and cutting himself.
Lord, please deliver this poor man.