Six Shopping days till Holiday: Stop the Shopocalypse
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Everyone has read or heard about the War on Christmas. The front lines of the war are FOX News, the halls of the American Family Association , and even the Congress of the United States . The cause appears to be the commercialization of Christmas. Ironically, Christmas is being forced into stores while at the same time being removed from churches. Many churches have announced they will be closed on Christmas day.
Reverend Billy, accompanied by his Choir from the New-York based Stop Shopping Church, drove into Minnesota on their bus tour to deliver an alternative message. Reverend Billy warns of an impending Shopocalypse, and he spread this spiritual message throughout the Mall of America. Rev. Billy blends anti-consumerism theater with the fervor of a fire and brimstone preacher. He dares ask “What would Jesus buy?” or “Why women would want to smell like J Lo?” At this link http://silencedmajority.blogs.com/silenced_majority_portal/2005/12/six_more_shoppi.html
At this link you will find a story about his trip to Minnesota, an MP3 recording of his choir, as well as some observations about U.S. Christian culture.