The "Really" File (Recycle Bin for Sin?)

Fools make a mock at sin: Proverbs 14:9

"On Friday, August 23, the official YouTube channel of the Novus Ordo Catholic Media Center in Switzerland released a video

introducing people to the new “sin disposal container” in Zurich, an interactive “art” project that aims to make people think and smile. Chances are it will do neither — the reaction of a healthy human being will be a good eye-roll accompanied by a sigh, at best.


From the "Really" File

The odd box is a former recycling container. Outside it there is an opening through which materials can be placed into it. That opening has been retained and is now labeled “sins” and is used for throwing stones into the unit. Those are channeled through a transparent plastic tube and fall into a little bowl inside the container. Also inside is a stool, a mirror, and a 3-step instruction placard. The instructions read as follows:

1. Take a deep breath in, and out, 3 times.
2. Take a load off your mind — let the stone fall into the bowl.
3. Give yourself a smile and have a nice day.

In other words, the way to dispose of — or perhaps recycle? —

one’s sins is by breathing, dropping a stone into a hole, and smiling at oneself in the mirror.

The Swiss blog BeatRichert.net explains the priceless result as follows:

The sin disposal unit promotes critical thinking and consciousness and puts a smile on your face.

The interactive art installation consists of a recycled Zurich recycling container (with 100% recycled materials) and is ready for sins in accordance with all religions, all sexes, and all ages.

(“Sünden-Entsorgungsstelle”, BeatRichert.net;) " NovusOrdoWatch

REALLY?