A Theology of Consumption: “…we do not need more statements about sex and violence. Instead, kids desperately need a theology of consumption. Our children need to understand the power and pull of toys and why they like to shop. Perhaps shopping reflects a God-given desire for beauty, Maybe our constant interest in newer, improved products suggests something deep about our hunger for new life. Kids need to learn about the real magic of advertising, our ability to impart value on seemingly inanimate objects.”
A Theology of Consumption
– March 14, 2008
A Theology of Consumption: “…we do not need more statements about sex and violence. Instead, kids desperately need a theology of consumption. Our children need to understand the power and pull of toys and why they like to shop. Perhaps shopping reflects a God-given desire...
About the Author
Richard Clark (Co-Founder/Editor-in-Chief) has spent his entire life writing, reading, listening, and playing. He has a Bachelors in Theology from the Baptist College of Florida and has a Master of Arts in Theology and the Arts from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He lives in Louisville, KY where he is the classroom technology manager at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to writing at Christ and Pop Culture, he is also a staff writer for Kill Screen Magazine's website and has written for various other outlets such as Paste, Gamasutra, and Collide.
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