Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 A leading retailer in Singapore has withdrawn a cosmetics range with a Jesus theme after complaints from local Roman Catholics, local media report. The range, named Looking Good for Jesus, was on sale at three Top Shop outlets in the Asian city state. Catholics complained the cosmetics' marketing was disrespectful, full of sexual innuendo and trivialised Christianity. About 15% of Singapore's 4.4 million population is Christian. The products included a "Virtuous vanilla" lip balm and a "Get Tight with Christ" hand and body cream, featuring a picture of Christ flanked by two adoring women. "Why would anyone use religious figures to promote vanity products? It's very disrespectful and distasteful," the Straits Times newspaper quoted accountant Grace Ong, 24, as saying. A spokesman for the Wing Tai company - which runs the UK retailer's outlets - told the newspaper it did not want to offend its customers, and withdrew the products last month. It was not clear whether other shops were still selling the range. Peter H Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 oh my bacchus i want some.............. Peter VV Feb 12, 2008 10:20 AM Re: 'Jesus' cosmetic row in Singapore A leading retailer in Singapore has withdrawn a cosmetics range with a Jesus theme after complaints from local Roman Catholics, local media report. The range, named Looking Good for Jesus, was on sale at three Top Shop outlets in the Asian city state. Catholics complained the cosmetics' marketing was disrespectful, full of sexual innuendo and trivialised Christianity. About 15% of Singapore's 4.4 million population is Christian. The products included a "Virtuous vanilla" lip balm and a "Get Tight with Christ" hand and body cream, featuring a picture of Christ flanked by two adoring women. "Why would anyone use religious figures to promote vanity products? It's very disrespectful and distasteful," the Straits Times newspaper quoted accountant Grace Ong, 24, as saying. A spokesman for the Wing Tai company - which runs the UK retailer's outlets - told the newspaper it did not want to offend its customers, and withdrew the products last month. It was not clear whether other shops were still selling the range. Peter H Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Good eh? you and me must have a similar sense of humour? Peter H fraggle <EBbrewpunx Sent: Tuesday, 12 February, 2008 6:22:59 PMRe: 'Jesus' cosmetic row in Singapore oh my bacchus i want some........ ...... Peter VV Feb 12, 2008 10:20 AM @gro ups.com Re: 'Jesus' cosmetic row in Singapore A leading retailer in Singapore has withdrawn a cosmetics range with a Jesus theme after complaints from local Roman Catholics, local media report. The range, named Looking Good for Jesus, was on sale at three Top Shop outlets in the Asian city state. Catholics complained the cosmetics' marketing was disrespectful, full of sexual innuendo and trivialised Christianity. About 15% of Singapore's 4.4 million population is Christian. The products included a "Virtuous vanilla" lip balm and a "Get Tight with Christ" hand and body cream, featuring a picture of Christ flanked by two adoring women. "Why would anyone use religious figures to promote vanity products? It's very disrespectful and distasteful, " the Straits Times newspaper quoted accountant Grace Ong, 24, as saying. A spokesman for the Wing Tai company - which runs the UK retailer's outlets - told the newspaper it did not want to offend its customers, and withdrew the products last month. It was not clear whether other shops were still selling the range. Peter H Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Sent from - a smarter inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008  Does this offend the average Christian? Other gods have been used to advertise all sorts of things - Venus, Aphrodite, Eros, etc. etc. I suppose it might cause some problems for the Christian church as it appears to have a problem accepting that sex is a part of normal life. Jo - Peter VV Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:20 PM Re: 'Jesus' cosmetic row in Singapore A leading retailer in Singapore has withdrawn a cosmetics range with a Jesus theme after complaints from local Roman Catholics, local media report. The range, named Looking Good for Jesus, was on sale at three Top Shop outlets in the Asian city state. Catholics complained the cosmetics' marketing was disrespectful, full of sexual innuendo and trivialised Christianity. About 15% of Singapore's 4.4 million population is Christian. The products included a "Virtuous vanilla" lip balm and a "Get Tight with Christ" hand and body cream, featuring a picture of Christ flanked by two adoring women. "Why would anyone use religious figures to promote vanity products? It's very disrespectful and distasteful," the Straits Times newspaper quoted accountant Grace Ong, 24, as saying. A spokesman for the Wing Tai company - which runs the UK retailer's outlets - told the newspaper it did not want to offend its customers, and withdrew the products last month. It was not clear whether other shops were still selling the range. Peter H Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Its only those up tight RC types of christians. sorry pope guy. Peter H jo <jo.heartwork Sent: Tuesday, 12 February, 2008 7:20:06 PMRe: 'Jesus' cosmetic row in Singapore  Does this offend the average Christian? Other gods have been used to advertise all sorts of things - Venus, Aphrodite, Eros, etc. etc. I suppose it might cause some problems for the Christian church as it appears to have a problem accepting that sex is a part of normal life. Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:20 PM Re: 'Jesus' cosmetic row in Singapore A leading retailer in Singapore has withdrawn a cosmetics range with a Jesus theme after complaints from local Roman Catholics, local media report. The range, named Looking Good for Jesus, was on sale at three Top Shop outlets in the Asian city state. Catholics complained the cosmetics' marketing was disrespectful, full of sexual innuendo and trivialised Christianity. About 15% of Singapore's 4.4 million population is Christian. The products included a "Virtuous vanilla" lip balm and a "Get Tight with Christ" hand and body cream, featuring a picture of Christ flanked by two adoring women. "Why would anyone use religious figures to promote vanity products? It's very disrespectful and distasteful, " the Straits Times newspaper quoted accountant Grace Ong, 24, as saying. A spokesman for the Wing Tai company - which runs the UK retailer's outlets - told the newspaper it did not want to offend its customers, and withdrew the products last month. It was not clear whether other shops were still selling the range. Peter H Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 everything offends someone.... the x-tian church will be offended by anything that doesn't elevate that jesus was the son of God and messiah... jo Feb 12, 2008 11:20 AM Re: 'Jesus' cosmetic row in Singapore  Does this offend the average Christian? Other gods have been used to advertise all sorts of things - Venus, Aphrodite, Eros, etc. etc. I suppose it might cause some problems for the Christian church as it appears to have a problem accepting that sex is a part of normal life. Jo - Peter VV Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:20 PM Re: 'Jesus' cosmetic row in Singapore A leading retailer in Singapore has withdrawn a cosmetics range with a Jesus theme after complaints from local Roman Catholics, local media report. The range, named Looking Good for Jesus, was on sale at three Top Shop outlets in the Asian city state. Catholics complained the cosmetics' marketing was disrespectful, full of sexual innuendo and trivialised Christianity. About 15% of Singapore's 4.4 million population is Christian. The products included a "Virtuous vanilla" lip balm and a "Get Tight with Christ" hand and body cream, featuring a picture of Christ flanked by two adoring women. "Why would anyone use religious figures to promote vanity products? It's very disrespectful and distasteful," the Straits Times newspaper quoted accountant Grace Ong, 24, as saying. A spokesman for the Wing Tai company - which runs the UK retailer's outlets - told the newspaper it did not want to offend its customers, and withdrew the products last month. It was not clear whether other shops were still selling the range. Peter H Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 nah...groups always get up in arms for whatever reason...not just the catholics... over on this side of the pond, there are any number of religious groups who feel "put upon" for any number of reasons Peter VV Feb 12, 2008 11:44 AM Re: 'Jesus' cosmetic row in Singapore Its only those up tight RC types of christians. sorry pope guy. Peter H jo <jo.heartwork > Sent: Tuesday, 12 February, 2008 7:20:06 PMRe: 'Jesus' cosmetic row in Singapore  Does this offend the average Christian? Other gods have been used to advertise all sorts of things - Venus, Aphrodite, Eros, etc. etc. I suppose it might cause some problems for the Christian church as it appears to have a problem accepting that sex is a part of normal life. Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:20 PM Re: 'Jesus' cosmetic row in Singapore A leading retailer in Singapore has withdrawn a cosmetics range with a Jesus theme after complaints from local Roman Catholics, local media report. The range, named Looking Good for Jesus, was on sale at three Top Shop outlets in the Asian city state. Catholics complained the cosmetics' marketing was disrespectful, full of sexual innuendo and trivialised Christianity. About 15% of Singapore's 4.4 million population is Christian. The products included a "Virtuous vanilla" lip balm and a "Get Tight with Christ" hand and body cream, featuring a picture of Christ flanked by two adoring women. "Why would anyone use religious figures to promote vanity products? It's very disrespectful and distasteful, " the Straits Times newspaper quoted accountant Grace Ong, 24, as saying. A spokesman for the Wing Tai company - which runs the UK retailer's outlets - told the newspaper it did not want to offend its customers, and withdrew the products last month. It was not clear whether other shops were still selling the range. Peter H Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Strangely enough - most of the RC people I know are less uptight than most - apart from Pagans, of course ;-) Jo , Peter VV <swpgh01 wrote: > > Its only those up tight RC types of christians. sorry pope guy. > > Peter H > > > > > > jo <jo.heartwork > > Tuesday, 12 February, 2008 7:20:06 PM > Re: 'Jesus' cosmetic row in Singapore > >  > Does this offend the average Christian? Other gods have been used to advertise all sorts of things - Venus, Aphrodite, Eros, etc. etc. I suppose it might cause some problems for the Christian church as it appears to have a problem accepting that sex is a part of normal life. > > Jo > - > Peter VV > @gro ups.com > Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:20 PM > Re: 'Jesus' cosmetic row in Singapore > > > A leading retailer in Singapore has withdrawn a cosmetics range with a Jesus theme after complaints from local Roman Catholics, local media report. > The range, named Looking Good for Jesus, was on sale at three Top Shop outlets in the Asian city state. > Catholics complained the cosmetics' marketing was disrespectful, full of sexual innuendo and trivialised Christianity. > About 15% of Singapore's 4.4 million population is Christian. > The products included a " Virtuous vanilla " lip balm and a " Get Tight with Christ " hand and body cream, featuring a picture of Christ flanked by two adoring women. > " Why would anyone use religious figures to promote vanity products? It's very disrespectful and distasteful, " the Straits Times newspaper quoted accountant Grace Ong, 24, as saying. > A spokesman for the Wing Tai company - which runs the UK retailer's outlets - told the newspaper it did not want to offend its customers, and withdrew the products last month. > It was not clear whether other shops were still selling the range. > > > Peter H > > > > > Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good > > > > _________ > Answers - Got a question? Someone out there knows the answer. Try it > now. > http://uk.answers./ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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