Global Pop Star Rihanna
Is Embroiled in a Religious Blasphemy Controversy For
Exposing Her Chest While Dressed as a Nun
Global pop star Rihanna has been swept up in a controversy over religious blasphemy.
On April 9, Interview Magazine shared photos of Rihanna on social media.
Rihanna’s latest photoshoot has ignited a “religious blasphemy” debate. The photos depict her in a provocative take on a nun’s habit, complete with heavy makeup and a partially unbuttoned blouse that reveals cleavage.
Fueling the controversy, some viewers are riled up by Rihanna’s pose in the photos. With her mouth half-open and a suggestive expression, they perceive a strong sexual undercurrent that clashes with the religious connotations of the outfit.
Viewers online wrote, “I’m neither a Christian nor a Catholic, but it seems rude and lacking in dignity,” “This isn’t right,” “It’s sacrilegious,” “There was no need to go this far,” “It’s an act of disrespecting Christianity,” “Even people without a religion would find this rude,” “She lightly represented the Catholic religion with heavy makeup and exposure,” among other reactions.
Even in Korea, there were criticisms such as “Don’t touch religion,” “She crossed the line,” and “It’s religious and professional blasphemy.”
The controversy hasn’t stopped everyone from joining in. Social media is buzzing with fan recreations of Rihanna’s outfit and makeup.
Rihanna debuted in 2005 with the single “Pon de Replay.”
Rihanna has a common-law relationship with rapper A$AP Rocky, without a formal wedding.
Rihanna gave birth to her first son in 2022 and her second child in 2023.
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