Clare Becker, Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls

It would seem that within the realm of our freedom of religion, that religious items of a given faith would be treated with respect.

I was appalled at Sioux Falls Business Journal editor Jeremy Fugleberg’s recent article, “Local celebrity to sign candles featuring his face.” It is deplorable enough that a local business (Zandbroz), would abuse prayer candles that are intended for Catholic devotion, but that the Argus Leader would actually give credence to this act, by supporting the idea in an article and actually support the sale of said candles by giving the price and hours of personal signing by the man whose face replaced not only a saint, but that of Jesus Christ.

One can only conclude that the crown of thorns around the heart and the flame above it is in fact, the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

To make a mockery of prayer candles is painful and very offensive to Catholics and to anyone who embraces freedom of religion.

How can anyone stoop so low as to supplant a popular face that sells well on a prayer candle intended for devotion and to be cherished?