Art Quote by Bill Maher
“In New York, Catholic groups have forced an art gallery to shut down an exhibition of a six-foot image of Jesus in chocolate. So, the Archbishop of New York was very upset. He said, 'It is appalling to make Jesus out of food! Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go bake some communion wafers.'”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: Real Time with Bill Maher, 2013
A Catholic group shut down a chocolate Jesus exhibit, prompting the Archbishop’s sarcastic comment about communion wafers.
In simple terms: Religious groups sometimes censor art.
Key Takeaway
Respect artistic expression while considering faith sensitivities.
Themes
censorship
religion
art
Mood
satirical
critical
Type
humorous
conversational
When to use this quote
- Museum exhibitions
- church statements
- public debates
- media coverage
Key Concepts
freedom of expression
faith
cultural conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- Should religious groups influence public art?
- How to handle offensive religious imagery?
A Different Perspective
Balancing respect for belief with artistic freedom can be contentious.
