Religion for Sale!
A multifaith slideshow of novelty sacrilege.
From a Buddha tankini to a Moses action figure, religious-themed objects, places, and clothing range from offensive to amusing, often depending on your beliefs. And their very existence--and those who profit from them--can also rankle. Which images upset you and which tickle? Click the slideshow below to find out.
Buddakan Restaurant, Philadelphia
Buddakan Restaurant, Philadelphia
This trendy restaurant , known for its giant Buddha statue, features expensive meat-laden dishes (though many Buddhists are vegetarians), fancy cocktails, and is dim enough to spark flirtation and the urge to cover Buddha's eyes with your hands.
Bobble-Head Jesus
Bobble-Head Jesus
Following up on what we presume was the success of the original Bobble-Head Jesus comes Bobble Head Football Jesus , a double whammy of sacrilege. Sporting a Jesus Fish logo on his helmet, he is ready for that Hail Mary pass.
Hindu Finger Puppets
Hindu Finger Puppets
You can give the Hindu gods a blasphemous hand when you slip into tiny rubber versions of Brahma, Ganesh, Garuda, and Kali.
Mah Jongg Mezuzah
Mah Jongg Mezuzah
Tiles used to play Mah Jongg, a beloved game among some circles of older American Jewish women, have been made into a mezuzah , a (some say) witty way to house the Torah passage from Deuteronomy, hung on door jambs.
Angel Snot
Angel Snot
"This beautiful jasmine-scented pearlescent substance is both sacred and fun to play with," claims a company that sells the novelty goo . "Squish it, bounce it, stretch it-just don't wipe it on the back of the couch."
