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Costa Rican Catholic Church Criticises Marduk

posted Jul 23, 2010 at 10:30 AM by Diamond Oz.  (20 Comments)

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The Catholic Church of Costa Rica has criticised the Swedish black metal outfit Marduk for their use of blasphemy and religious iconography. Marduk are scheduled to perform in Costa Rica at the Pepper Disco on July 29th, which will be the band's first concert in the country in seven years.

Mario Segura, Catholic priest and spokesperson for the Curia Metropolitana, said "they should have more respect because they are sacred things", referring to the band's use of religious articles, like an inverted cross in its album cover art. Segura said he considers that this type of music and message cannot encourage any good in Costa Rica's youth.

Source: InsideCostaRica

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20 Comments on "Catholic Church Criticises Marduk"

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1. xulbehemoth509 writes:

I wouldn't expect any less from the church such ignorance

# Jul 23, 2010 @ 10:35 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Jenny writes:

Heh. Have a good show Marduk! \m/

# Jul 23, 2010 @ 10:52 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. RTB writes:

Costa rica is a bit nutty anyways, alot of the people, politicaly and now religously...my question is how the hell did they get into the country? Black metal and costa rica i figure would not be a match period.
This band is alright, i prefer dark funneral but good luck to them.

# Jul 23, 2010 @ 11:14 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. BoltThrower writes:

***Breaking News***
Metal fans from all over the world criticize the Catholic "church" for child molestation, simony, torture, murder, genocide, censorship, and ____________ (fill in the blank).

# Jul 23, 2010 @ 11:30 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. DaveMathewsIsTheBestPenist writes:

Marduk Sucks End of Story

# Jul 23, 2010 @ 12:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. brandedcfh420 writes:

The Catholic Church of Costa Rica has criticised the Swedish black metal outfit Marduk for their use of blasphemy and religious iconography.


LOOK IN THE MIRROR YOU CHILD MOLESTING HYPICRITS!!

# Jul 23, 2010 @ 1:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. LordAssenfroth writes:

HAIL SATAN

# Jul 23, 2010 @ 1:50 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Diamond Oz writes:

I really, really hope that Cristopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins successfully take the Pope to court when he arrives here. There's not alot of point in pointing out the evils of Catholocism on here though as it's (ironically) preaching to the choir.

# Jul 23, 2010 @ 2:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. hex writes:

well, after the whole thing with nergal and the bible burning / could face prison time thing, i honestly dont think they can reach a higher level of stupidity.

# Jul 23, 2010 @ 6:46 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Blindgreed1 writes:

^^^I don't think I'd go as far as to say that. Just when you think their stupidity has reached the highest possible level, they'll reset the bar. Believe me.

# Jul 23, 2010 @ 6:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Necrovomit writes:

^^^^sounds like the republican party. (drum and cymbal) lol. those hosers can go throat f*** a five year old those f***in f***ers

# Jul 24, 2010 @ 12:00 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Necrovomit writes:

^the catholics i mean not the republicans. although it does seem whenever you turn around a conservative gay bashing politician gets caught with a man. but forgive me for bringing politics onto MU.

# Jul 24, 2010 @ 12:02 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Metalheadx101x writes:

At this point, those guys dont have the right to criticize anyone. Any questions? There are some young catholic boys who would love to answer them for you.

# Jul 24, 2010 @ 11:29 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. Jenny writes:

Did nobody read post 8? There really is no reason to go off topic and say "yeah well the Catholic church does this and the Catholics do that." The simple point here is that the church just criticized a band for blasphemy. We don't need to point out/ "defend" anything for Metal's side. The church is just yappin over something they are against, and they always will.

# Jul 24, 2010 @ 11:50 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. !Nailgun! writes:

So it's ok for metal bands to critisize the church and christians but when the church and christians critisize the bands then it's bad? Riiiight. And the church gets critisized for hypocrisy? *shakes head*

# Jul 24, 2010 @ 12:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. xDecapitation writes:

^
lol

# Jul 24, 2010 @ 12:23 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. RTB writes:

Nice necro....of coarse the democrats have good ole barney frank in their corner....that guy gives me the creeps.

# Jul 24, 2010 @ 12:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. Necrovomit writes:

lol indeed^ i wasnt advocating any political party what so ever, it was just an example. or whatever i was trying to do :P

# Jul 24, 2010 @ 7:54 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. Hammerheart writes:

Can anyone think of anything funnier than sodomy on Jesus' birthday?

# Jul 24, 2010 @ 9:11 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. Jenny writes:

^Jesus has a birthday?
lol

# Jul 24, 2010 @ 9:21 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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