Cosimo Cavallaro's "My Sweet Lord" is a 6 feet tall replica of Jesus Christ during his last moments on the cross. It was made out of pure chocolate. It's the dietitian's worst nightmare because of the 200 pounds of chocolate that was used to create the life size sculpture of Jesus Christ. It was created in 2007 during Easter to anger the Catholic community. It was exhibited at Roger Smith Lab Gallery but after a few days, it was removed. The Catholic community sent Cosimo Cavallero hate mails because they were offended by the work and it's timing. Cavallero, a Catholic said that there's nothing wrong with his work.
Is there actually something wrong with it? Yes, I think there is. I don't know why but it disturbs me to see the leader of Christianity replicated using 200 pounds of chocolate. The issue of nudity may not be offensive to some because there's Adam and Eve who wore no clothes at all and there's nothing wrong with them. But being the conservative Filipina that I am, the nudity still bothers me. It would be better if Cavallero clothed him. Cavallero said that he does not want to offend or anger anyone. He said that "They're not allowing themselves to open their hearts. ... If it makes them feel better, I'll ask for their forgiveness and do 10 Hail Marys, but they should just lighten p and be more accepting of people." I think he's being sarcastic. I am pretty sure that this creation was intended to anger the Catholic Church. It's obvious. I am not a fan of this work. I believe that we should respect all religions.
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