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Old 10-25-2007, 09:32 AM
 
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Rihanna. I'll sit under her umbrella anytime

Seriously though -- do you think the rise of the "cult of celebrity" has displaced religion to a certain extent in our culture?

Just a thought I had this morning.
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Old 10-25-2007, 09:51 AM
 
Location: ARK-KIN-SAW
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Idk about displaced..but Id sure say that "cult" sure has alot of people addicted to it..between Paris, the Olsens twins, jessica..brittney..it never ends on the media watch
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Old 10-25-2007, 10:22 AM
 
Location: The Netherlands
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Question A fan(aticus)

I don't see a real difference between being a fan and 'worshipping' an idol (emotional investment).
The same for sport-fans (emotional investment + good luck rituals & superstition by the athletes).
Or gambling (worshipping lady luck).
Or doing hard-drugs (doing anything to get high).
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