# Amored Churches Religion's Think Tank Goes Literal By Alex Scott | Published 2010-01-13 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-churches References: [darkroastedblend](http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/10/awesome-tank-modification.html) & [kuksi](http://kuksi.com/) Religion is always a touchy subject no matter what creed or background the person is you are discussing it with. That said, I think it’s safe to say that [armored churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-armor-group-armored-lucid-air-sapphire) are the greatest invention in the history of [organized faith](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-church). Artists Kris Kuksi and Wim Delvoye have finally found a way to make religion entertaining without handing it over to the corporations. Just imagining rolling through some industrial area blowing up [derelict buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) all the while saying the Lord’s Prayer. Sounds like a Sunday to me! Imagine taking this on a field trip if you were ever in a religious elementary school. Armored churches, not just strengthening faith, but making it bulletproof. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Religious Armor:** A trend towards fortified religious structures for increased security and protection. - **Artistic Faith:** A trend towards using art and creativity to engage with organized religion and make it more appealing to a younger generation. - **Unconventional Places of Worship:** A trend towards alternative spaces, such as armored vehicles and mobile structures, being used as places of worship. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Religious Institutions:** Religious institutions may capitalize on technological innovations and creative approaches to enhance their appeal and community engagement. - **Defense and Security:** The development and manufacture of religious fortified structures and equipment presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the defense and security industry. - **Art and Design:** Artists, designers, and architects can explore innovative approaches to create visually appealing and functional structures for religious institutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique 3D Printing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-church.md) - [Albanian Sleek Concrete Chuches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narac-church.md) - [Beautiful Forest-Enclosed Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-church-of-julong.md) - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md) - [Fluted Concrete-Added Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-marys-coptic-church.md) - [Denmark Suburban Modern Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treroner-church.md) - [Angular Church Matte Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-church.md) - [Sacred Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-church-tolvkanten.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md)