Since the dawn of time, religion has been an inspiration and a motivator for individuals and even entire countries. Check out these sacrilegious finds of "trendy" products that have put a spin on religion. From neon crucifixes to tabloid idolatry to sacrilegious fashion spreads, just don't tell the pope!
Implications - Religion is not a topic that everyone can agree on, and it certainly shows in various forms of expression. The line between the truly religious and artists who use religion as artistic expression is evident, with the latter deemed controversial, inappropriate and offensive by many. From a business point of view, controversy can be a method of success.
28 Sacrilegious Finds
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Naughty Sacrilegious Editorials
‘Nun Head' Shows Another Side of Nuns in Pop Magazine
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Neon Latex Tattoography
The Nina Kate Photoshoot is Scintillating
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Ironic Religious Mugs
Coffee Mugs That Let You Wake Up With the Lord
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Monstrous Religious Art
Isabel Samaras Combines Faith and TV Humor
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Sacrilegious Catwalk Icons
Ricardo Oyarzun's Virgin Mary Models Rock Unholy Cleavage
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Naughty Religious Tees
The Freshjive 2010 Spring Collection Keeps its Style Sacred
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Religious Gamer Recreations
Kordian Lewandowskiego's 'Game Over' is Inspired by La Pieta
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Neon Crucifixes
Kruzifix from Stefan Strumbel Adds Color to the Crucifixion
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Biblical Composite Photography
'Prophecy' by Jim Lind Takes on Ancient History
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Godless Glamitorials
The New Tough Editorial With Heather Sutton is a Bit Sacrilegious
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Outlandish Religitorials
The Eccentric Portraits of a Lady in Dansk #22
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Gilt Cross Hoodies
Jeremy Scott Originals 2010 Keeps it Real
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Religious Lamps
Faux Madonna Lamps With Halos by Konarski-Konarska
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Holy Covert Cameras
The Cross Spy Camera is Undetectable to the Faithful
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Radiant Religious Lamps
The Bless You Lamp by Dima Loginoff Shines a Theological Light
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Controversial Anti Rape Posters
Telefono Donna Ad Causes Uproar
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Sacrilegious Fashion Spreads
The Ones2Watch 'The Kill' Editorial by Jeremy Williams
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Sacrilegious iPhone Apps
‘Me So Holy' Deemed Too Devilish by Apple
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Autobot Glass Art
Timothy Miller's Stained Glass 'Transformers' Isn't for Church
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Sacrilegious Talismans
The Heretic Necklace is so Creepy it is Awesome
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Tabloid Idolatry
'Your Personal Jesus' by Jonathan Minster Comments on Consumerism & Celebrities
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Religious Radios
This Kosmos Project Submission Has Deep Meaning
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Fuzzy Religious Wookies
'Chewie is My Co-Pilot' by John Lacko is a Fantastic Use of Felt
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Cartoon Cults
Russia-Based Religious Group Worships Gadget Hackwrench
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Sacrilegious Webcams
The Golden Ox Figure Webcam Makes Heresy Fun
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Confessing Musical Sins
Basilica Block Party Ties Religion and Music Through Advertising
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Candid Tattoography
Los Angeles Inked Girls Smolder Under the Bright Lights
Bodysuit Tattoography
The 'Lips like Sugar' Tattoo Shoot is Steamy
Elegant Tattoography
Brian Cummings' ‘Bodies of Work' is Breathtaking
Hot Redhead Tattoography
The Red Alert Photoshoot is Sassy (and a Bit Naughty)
Inappropriate Political Tees
The Paolo Ferranini Impure T-Shirts Offer Comedic Couture
19 Sacrilegious Nun & Saint Features
From Nuns Behaving Badly to Megan Fox as a Hot Nun
Gamer Tribute Inks
Nintendo-Inspired Tattoos are for Those Committed to Super Mario Bros.
Surfer Girl Tattoography
The Heat Wave Photoshoot is like Point Break but With a Tattooed Chick
Hipster Gangland Tattoography
'Tha Block is Hot' Photoshoot Shows You Whose Block is Hot
39 Super Mario Brothers Innovations
From Humanized Cartoons to Cartoon Corsets
Minnie Mouse Muses
Split Pea Vintage Spring 2010 is Sexy Yet Sweet
Surreal Religious Remixes
'The New Revelations' by Giancarlo Cruz is a Twist on Religion
Naughty Fosse Shoots
'A Dazzling Beauty' for GLAMCULT is a Kaleidoscopic Spin on Showgirl Style
Restrained Minimalistic Covers
Lady Gaga in Elle Magazine Looks Quite Glam
69 Disney Innovations
From Fairytale Heroine Pin-Ups to Mickey Mouse-Inspired Editorials
Religious Parody Blogs
‘Jesus is Love' Offers Modernized Christ Cartoons
Adult 'Toy Story' Style
The Mighty Fine Disney ‘Toy Story 3' Tees Aren't for Kid
Candid Star Wars Shots
'Stormtroopers Gone Wild' Makes Getting Out of the Death Star Fun
Classic Game Portraits
Deseo's Mario and the Princess in the 'I Am 8 Bit' Show
Mismatched High-Tops
The Adidas Hide and Seek from Stan Smith Break the Mold
Truly Geeky Sneakers
The Adidas Hoth Kicks Out Geek Everyone and Everything
Voluminous Editorials
Lara Stone Models Glamorous Gowns for 'Stone Age' in Vogue UK
Outer Space Radios
George Abdoulas Designs the Desktop Radio for Alien Lovers
Glamour Girl Obsessions
It's a '90s Supermodel Revival in the October Issue of Vogue Paris
Latticework Tree Lights
The SunUmbra Tree Offers a Canopy of Energy-Efficient Lighting
Immaculate Jewelry Ads
Sharon Nayak's Ads for Tanishq Jewellery Channel Madonna
Scandalous Church Billboards
St. Matthew in the City Anglican Church Stirs Controversy With Ad
Deifying Supermodels
Maurizio Cattelan Idolizes Linda Evangelista in the W Magazine Art Issue
Glamorous Seaside Apparel
Emilio Pucci Spring 2010 Ready-to-Wear Brings on the Glam
35 Rad Radios
From Kinetic Radio Pens to DNA Radio
Sparkling Fur Spreads
'It's a Matter of Glam' in Vogue Italia for October 2009
Dead Icons as Martyrs
Michael Jackson Portrait by David LaChapelle
Full Face Painting
Oxfam and Celebs Rock Vibrant Blue Skin for Charity
Disney Character Transformations
The Tinker Bell Makeover Has Been Long Overdue
Big Hairtography
The Work of Rogerio Mesquita Channels Old School Glam
18 Super Mario Finds
From Geektastic Tees to Super Mario Bros Gaming Decor
Scooterized Sneaks
The Adidas Vespa 2010 Collection is Not Just For Bike Lovers
Biblical Photoshoptography
Alessandro Bavari's "Sodom & Gomorrah" Reinvents Religious Tales
Street Tattoography
Cybele Malinowski Photography Shines a Light on Urban Ink
Adult Toddler Denim Ads
Bellerose Childrenswear Ads Take Cues from Jeans Campaigns for Grown-Ups
Biblical Composite Photography
'Prophecy' by Jim Lind Takes on Ancient History
Geektastic Quilts
Super Mario-Inspired Video Game Blankets
14 Religious Fashions
From Hip Religious Hoodies to Religious Hair Jewelry
Badass Black Leather Sneakers
Adidas 80s CP Kicks Surprise Hardcore Fans
Godless Glamitorials
The New Tough Editorial With Heather Sutton is a Bit Sacrilegious
Glam Rock Accessories
Oh Nena Headwear is Way Cooler Than Earmuffs
Cheeky Urbanwear
The Primitive 2010 Spring Collection Bears It All For This Season
Restrained Portraits
Benedikt Renc's ‘Hard Love' Exposes the Seduction in Suppre
Assault Rifle Crosses
The Military-Minded China Collection by Ena Macana
Mighty Morphing Footwear
The Adidas Originals Transformable Pack
Couture Coneheads
Nuno Veloso's 'Examen' Blends Pointy Hair With Vibrant Prints
Glamorized Lifeguards
Karl Lagerfeld Show Us 'What's Glam Now' in Harper's Bazaar
Iconic Cartoon Redesigns
Walt Disney Will Initiate a Mickey Mouse Makeover
Origami-Inspired Lighting
Modern Floor Lamps Mimic Traditional Japanese Paper Folding
Hangover Tattoography
The 6 Day Bender Photoshoot is like Reliving My University Days
29 Catholic Creations
From Divine Blogging to Religious Co-Branding
Controversial Cultural Creations
Iqbal Hussain Portraits Muslim Women Sans Head Scarves
Transformer Art Exhibits
Optimus Prime Featured in Mall Display in Hong Kong
Mouseketeer High Tops
Mickey Mouse Adidas Sneaks Designed by Jeremy Scott
Nun Hat Fashion
Jeffrey Tan at Jakarta Fashion Week 09/10
Royal Spooftography
Christophe Gilbert's Cheeky Portraits Parody the Queen
Renaissance Portrait Editorials
Alexey Sorokin Takes Old-School Art Cues for Push It Magazine
Macabre Menswear
The Flying Coffin 2010 Spring Line is Drop Dead Stylin'
You as Optimus Prime
'We Are Autobots' Turns You Into a Transformer Via Webcam
Buttoned-Up Bohemian Wear
The Neighborhood April 2010 Line is Hotter Than Summer Itself
Papercraft Gaming Systems
The Paper Game Boy Makes Me Want to Game like It's 1999
Religious Childhood Geniuses
A Young Einstein Promotes Religion for the Republic of Macedonia
Gilt Cross Hoodies
Jeremy Scott Originals 2010 Keeps it Real
Religious Toast Art
Adam Sheldon's Toast Crucifixion is Good Enough to Eat
Christian-Themed Exercise
‘Praise Moves' Alters Yoga to Fit Religious Beliefs
Reverent Photo Shoots
'Conversation With God' by Mariya Sabotinova is Just Like a Prayer
Disney Dance-Offs
Mickey Mouse Gets Down in Response to a B-Boy
Swank Beehive Lighting
Jessica Kay Bodner Chandeliers are Inspired by Nature
Hilarious Religious Recreations
'Not Right Nativities' Show Something is Amiss at the Manger
Radioactive Abodes
The Abandoned Nuclear Missile Sile House is an Unlikely Home
Hip Religious Hoodies
Wacko Maria Rock & Shake Hoodies Give Religion Style
Baby Making Religion
Duggar's Quiverfull Movement Promotes Population Growth
Literal Typography
The Radio Radio, Woof Subwoofer and Remote Remote Rock the Design World
Optimus Prime Ink
These Transformer Tattoos Separate the Boys from the Decepticons
Wookie-Inspired Graffiti
Star Wars Street Art Lets You Know Who Runs This Town: Jedi's
Edible Cartoon Art
The Snow White Apple Images Make Us Want to Take a Bite
Holy Covert Cameras
The Cross Spy Camera is Undetectable to the Faithful
Radiant Religious Lamps
The Bless You Lamp by Dima Loginoff Shines a Theological Light
User-Based Internet Radio
Tuberadio.fm Works With YouTube to Compile Playlists
Lambent Transformers
The Robolamps by Robert Matysiak are More than Meets the Eye
Geeky Twitter Icons
Adam Koford Replaces the Blue Bird With Yoda, Mario, Harry Potter
Geeky Urban Headwear
The New Era Star Wars Hats Would Make Yoda Proud
Masked Autobot Tees
Robots in Disguise T-Shirt Features Mustached Transformers
Brilliant Lighting
Shine On with the Diamond Light by Hiroki Takada
DIY Kitchen Radios
Studio Lama's Endless Design Possibility Music Player
Mystic Mechanical Crawlers
The Sci-Fi Stuffs Model is a Nerd's Dream Come True
10 Crucifix Creations
From USB Flash Drives to Relaxing Lounge Chairs
Polaroid Snapshot Ads
The Paige Denim Fall 2010 Collection has Sticky Notes
Choo Choo Churches
Communities Put Abandoned Train Cars to Good Use
Religious Gamer Paintings
'Our Lady Peach' by Sarah Bolton
Photographic Print Tees
DoBeDo's Photographer Series Shirts Come with 4x6 Prints
Crucifix Superheroes
The Munkapeni 'Personal Jesus' Sculptures Turn the Lord into Batman
Wedding Ring Lighting
D. B. Kim and Swarovski's Pretty Lights Unity Ring Pendant
Hugging Religions
The Lord David Prosser Buthidar Movement is Based on Kindness to All
Religious Relic-Inspired Art
Studio Job Presents 'The Birth' at a Cigar Factory-Turned-Gallery
Girlie Graffitti Art Kicks
The Limited Edition Ecstacy Hi Fafi Shoes Make Adidas That Much Cooler
Austere Office Editorials
Retro-Styled Men in Dansk Have a Case of the Mondays
Demonized Tees
The Mike Friedrich Collection Has Some Monster Appeal
Sacrilegious Talismans
The Heretic Necklace is so Creepy it is Awesome
Chaotic Lighting
The Stealth Chandelier by Aarevalo and Melorriaga
Floral Hipster Kicks
The New Spring 2010 Adidas and Fafi Collection
Autobot Laundry Lines
The Optimus Prime Dryer Transforms Wet Clothes to Dry
Color-Changing Ads
The IBM Smarter Planet Campaign Presents Color-Sensitive Billboards
Religious Radios
This Kosmos Project Submission Has Deep Meaning
Multi-Tasking Clock Radios
Pure Sensia WiFi Radio Keeps You Connected While You Sleep
Shaggy Suede Shoes
The Takahiro Miyashita's Converse Redesign Shags Things Up
Experimental Lighting
Benjamin Hubert Labware Wins at London's 100% Design Show
Candy-Colored Webcams
The ELECOM DLC300T Delivers in Style & Function
Bedpost Friction Ads
The Zippo 'Bed' Commercial Makes You Think Naughty Thoughts
Religious Pajamas
The Armour of God PJs Ensure a Virtuous Sleep for Children
Disney Satellite Dishes
The Mickey Dish Puts a Cute Face on Cumbersome Satellite Dishes
Snowflake Lighting
The LED Sputnik Lamp is a Wintery Touch to Any Room
Sacrilegious Webcams
The Golden Ox Figure Webcam Makes Heresy Fun
Jedi Golf Club Covers
Using the Force for Match Play Like the US at the 2009 Presidents Cup
Sketchy Lighting
A Neat Lamp by Hung-Ming Chen and Ninna Kapadia
Religious Soap Dispensers
The 'Wash Away All Sins' Pump Will Cleanse Your Hands, But Not Your Soul
3D Webcam Tests
Minoru Finally Tested by CNET UK (UPDATE)
Cartooned Street Fixtures
Super Mario Fire Hydrants Bring a Burst of Geek to the Street
Ghostly Cartoon Creations
Play Asia Turns Super Mario Into a Ghost Figurine
Kinetic Radio Pens
'Shake Shake' Provides Music While Doing Homework
Musical Car Horn Ads
Gary Numan and DieHard Batteries Show How Powerful They Are
Mouse-Mimicking Radios
R-1 Analog Radio Blasts Buttonless Beats
Hypercolor Religious Abstract
Wagner Pinto is an Up-And-Coming Brazilian Illustrator
Christian-Themed Bookshelves
The Cross-Shaped Kruis Bookcase by Casimir Meubelen
Webcam Music Videos
"Tone of Everyday" by the Sours Features Fan Clips