tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488998.post-1078160670191537532004-03-01T08:58:00.000-08:002004-03-01T09:07:26.530-08:00<strong>Invitation to Paradise: Cult Marketing</strong> <br /><a href="http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2003/11/275130.shtml">http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2003/11/275130.shtml</a><tt> <br />"Post-modern advertising assumes the function of religion and reveals the spirituality of consumption.. What is involved is self-fashioning, a kind of trendy self-invention. Life puts itself on stage and invents its identity..Meaning becomes lifestyle.. Capitalism succeeds in elevating commodities into our gods." The kingdom of goods always threatens the kingdom of God, liberation theology warns. </tt> - A good essay. I'm not the materialist but I sure could do some consumerizing now. Surfing cards to pay rent and I really need to buy some books. Capitalism as religion may be unstoppable - but I see no reason why I can't cash in on this witless craze like everyone else. I can pack my books full of name brand nicky-nacks like soap opera set decorators do. Just gimmie a book deal! ARG. <br />Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13057142663260372864noreply@blogger.com