Controversial Sculpture of Virgin Mary in Linz Cathedral

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
An unidentified vigilante sawed off the head of a provocative sculpture of the Virgin Mary in the act of giving birth to Jesus in a Catholic cathedral in Linz, Austria. The sculpture, titled “Crowning”, was meant to address the birth of Christ from a feminist perspective and had provoked controversy among conservative Catholics. The vandal remains unknown.

Key Points

  • Sculpture titled “Crowning” depicted the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus
  • Vandalism condemned by some and praised by others
  • Debate sparked on freedom of art and religious sensitivities

Pros

  • Addressed the birth of Christ from a feminist perspective
  • Provoked important conversations about women's roles and gender equality

Cons

  • Considered blasphemous by conservative Catholics
  • Resulted in vandalism and destruction of the sculpture