Kim Kardashian, the renowned celebrity and businesswoman, has recently sparked a wave of controversy with her latest lingerie line, which has left many evangelicals disgruntled.
The cause of their discontent, however, may not be what one might initially assume.
In a series of Instagram posts shared with her nearly 360 million followers, Kardashian showcased her new lingerie line, a collaboration between her own apparel company, SKIMS, and the luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana. While the provocative nature of the images quickly drew criticism from some quarters of social media, it was Kardashian's choice of accessory that truly ignited the controversy, according to Gateway Pundit.
In one of the contentious posts, Kardashian is seen flaunting a white bra and mesh underwear, accessorized with a rosary. This seemingly insignificant detail has sparked a flurry of online outrage. Fox News reported a collection of comments from the post, expressing widespread disapproval of Kardashian's choice.
"Why is she always wearing the cross when she's half naked?" questioned one Instagram user. Another challenged, "Wearing a cross while being half naked. [Would you] make a mockery out of other religions too?" A third comment emphasized, "The Holy Rosary is NOT a fashion accessory," while another added, "Nothing about you is holy take the rosaries off lol."
The sentiment was echoed on other social media platforms, with one user commenting under Fox's post, "Seems sacrilegious to this Senior Catholic." Others labeled the advertising campaign as "disgusting."
Despite the backlash, a significant number of comments under Kardashian's posts were complimentary of the 44-year-old celebrity. If Kardashian subscribes to the belief that there's no such thing as bad publicity, she might consider her risqu ad campaign a resounding success.
The controversy surrounding Kardashian's lingerie and rosary combination has not been confined to Fox News. Major outlets ranging from conservative news site Daily Wire to celebrity gossip site Page Six, and even sports site OutKick, have weighed in on the issue.
Interestingly, the rosary worn by Kardashian is a branded item, sold by Dolce & Gabbana for $525. This controversy, while highlighting the clash between celebrity culture and religious sensibilities, also underscores the power of celebrity influence in shaping societal norms and values.
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