Art

Should artists be allowed to create shocking or disturbing art?

For

Art should be free to challenge and provoke thought.

Against

It can offend, traumatize, or disrespect others.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Artists should be free to mock religious symbols, and audiences should be free to judge them.
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  • Blasphemous art is free expression; we should not be forced to bow to arbitrary beliefs.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • If something is sacred to a group, it should be left alone simply out of respect.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Freedom of expression should be a shield defending self-expression, not a sword weaponizing it against others.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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