Is there such a thing as tasteful nudity in art? I think the answer probably is yes, for sure. All the pornographers commonly use the phrase, "The body is beautiful, why not have all of it on display to see?" This certainly a gross distortion, that preys upon the lustful tendencies of humanity, but it is true that when presented tastefully, we should be able to see beauty in the human body that God has created.
If your church had an art gallery would you allow paintings of the nude body? Dan Kimball dealt with this at his church. You can read about it here. I think his post raises some good issues for discussion.
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