Reverend Billy Asks, “What Would Jesus Buy?”

(Update- December 2011: This post from 2010 is still relevant, of course.  Reverend Billy has offered us this message, as he travels this 2011 holiday season, to join Occupy Chicago. “Riding the train 500 miles, I appreciate how vast this country is. Occupying this whole thing is a daunting task. Let’s take our Occupy into our body and soul and work through this winter. Come springtime – watch out! Revolujah!”)

It’s early December.  The shopping frenzy has begun.  I am so glad that we have Reverend Billy and his Church of Life After Shopping, who remind us that “consumerism is overwhelming our lives.”  The Rev asserts, “Corporations want us to have experiences only through their products.”

Reverend Billy and his Church are the subject of the popular docu-comedy film, “What Would Jesus Buy?”

Check out the trailer, below.  The film is widely available on DVD (and can be streamed from Netflix, BTW).  It could be great fun to watch with friends this holiday season.

The Peace and Justice Online Directory of Resources provides more info on the Rev, a link to his website, and a link to a downloadable Community Screening Packet for the film.