An enormous portrait of Pope Benedict XVI made from 17,000 different colored condoms is set for display at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Catholics are outraged, claiming that the display would not be tolerated if it offended any other religious, racial or ethnic community.
“What’s at play here is either an intentional attack on a faith tradition and its teachings or a publicity stunt for the artist,” Jerry Topczewski, chief of staff for the Milwaukee Archbishop, said to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “And we would be opposed to any faith tradition or religious leader being attacked in such a way.”
The museum has defended the condom portrait — called “Eggs Benedict” — done by Wisconsin-native Niki Johnson, arguing that its purpose is to spark a discussion about sexual health, not offend those who affiliate with the Catholic faith.
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