SMC103Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Richard Dawkins, Lady Gaga
22 Jan 2013
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Idea that if you don"t have shadows you are not standing in the light. Events from holy week present in the video (washing the feet, etc ) Judas ambivalent, necessary on one hand but castigated for his role in jesus" crucifixion. Released april 15th 2011, significant because week leading up to easter (holy week) At first condemned by the catholic civil rights league, afterwards just simply declared garbage. Using christian imagery for shock value, way of selling records. Popular culture serving religious functions in society. How religious people might undertake a mission to society and to popular. In relation to the environment, resources, and practices of everyday life. How popular culture (pc) shapes religious belief and practice. Contemporary christian music in way pc has shaped practices of christian believers. Catholic civil rights league and lady gaga etc culture. Example, film can convey values very effectively. See what is being offered in the artifact, what can we learn!
