(PHOTOS) 5 Faiths Friday: Hidden Truths
ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
By Tahlib
This week has been chock full of religious art news, ancient religious relics stolen or deteriorating cry out for the worlds attention, and hidden truths as well as undisguised hatred raises questions about religious identity. A memorable religious art week usually descends upon religious groups without warning, and may take on a life of its own. Even religious institutions or governments with big PR departments are often left completely unprepared. In this week’s 5 Faiths Friday post — a curated selection of the week’s most provocative religious art news — we feature five religious art stories that are destined to be talked about for a very long time coming.
By Tahlib
This week has been chock full of religious art news, ancient religious relics stolen or deteriorating cry out for the worlds attention, and hidden truths as well as undisguised hatred raises questions about religious identity. A memorable religious art week usually descends upon religious groups without warning, and may take on a life of its own. Even religious institutions or governments with big PR departments are often left completely unprepared. In this week’s 5 Faiths Friday post — a curated selection of the week’s most provocative religious art news — we feature five religious art stories that are destined to be talked about for a very long time coming.
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| NYC Art Dealer arrested for stealing millions of dollars in Hindu religious relics |
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| Secret Jewish histories hidden away until this week in New Mexico |
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| Thomas Kinkade dreamed of an art museum for his fans |
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| Ancient Buddhist Shrines in desperate need of restoration |
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| Court upholds right of hate speech against Muslims in NYC |
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