Art and religion are just as influential, controversial, and celebrated today as they used to be in the past. Both are very much relevant, but in different ways. Art centuries ago was a way of life and a journey to discover what a human was capable of making with his or her bare hands. Modern technology has altered the way we do certain things, but art is still true to itself and takes an inspiration, sense of creativity, and a passion to explore. In this era, art is a self expression influenced by artists in history who turned drawing, painting, and sculpting into a science.
Religion is still a way of life but has gained different perspectives through the centuries. I think that religion today is viewed as an upbringing and something that is more personal, rather than being preached and pushed upon others who might now agree. I personally have no religious affiliation, but that doesn't mean that I'm not interested in what others believe in or the way they choose to live their lives. I wish I could say that no one is looked down upon or shunned for having another point of view, but I doubt that to be true. The world has begun to accept different beliefs, although certain countries might need more time than others. Movies that are made based on religion, especially Christianity, have really had an affect on people. Two prime examples would be The Passion of the Christ and The Da Vinci Code. Both underwent some scrutiny but ultimately won over viewers, bringing in millions of dollars in sales. Even if some things were fiction, they shed a new light on religion that many weren't aware about or understood.
Although times have changed, art and religion have only gotten a modern make-over, with new ideas and beliefs. They have greatly impacted our lifestyles and brought much discussion and insight into two very important topics.
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