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The first time I saw a nun, I was 6 years old.
Groggy from the anesthesia after surgery,I began to scream.

"Mom! There's a witch in my room!" (Catholic hospital. Nun nurse.)

My poor mother was quite embarrassed. The nurse/nun quietly left the room,
and let my mom try to explain what a nun was. My young, ignorant, medicated brain
couldn't grasp much at that time.

Anyway, here are some nuns in Pakistan:

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Seattle, Washington -- Sister Mary Paul and a companion sing and play a Bob Dylan
song at the 62nd General Convention of the American Episcopal Church, held at the
Seattle Center from September 17-27 (1967).

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Photography by Cornelie Tollens.


[playfast.]

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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'Nun Smoking Cigarette' ; Photography by Gary Houlder

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Stephanie Seymour ; Photography by Juergen Teller (2002).


[bellazon.]

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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France, August 20, 1944.
Pvt. Clarence Kastner of Cleveland, Ohio, and
Pvt. Russell Woodward of Sperryville, Va., two
members of the American forces passing through
Brest, are given a thirst-quenching drink of wine
from two of the local nuns in the French town.
Photo by Sonnee Gottlieb, INP pool photographer.
--Photo: © Bettmann Collection/CORBIS

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

Craven Morehead

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Having a bit of a time finding the artist's name.

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Nun Shall Pass by ~RYE-BREAD on deviantART

As I already posted this cool image with details, it wasn't too difficult to find and fulfill your request for the artist's name. (Just in time for shark week, too.)

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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After Much Prayer, Nuns Decide to Join Lady Gaga’s Record Label - TIME NewsFeed [article]

excerpt:

Decca Records, the division of Universal Records that is responsible for Lady Gaga, Eminem and Amy Winehouse, has just signed their newest group—a secluded order of Benedictine nuns.

The record company, who has been looking to replicate their success when they signed a group of Austrian monks in 2008, selected the nuns from more than 70 groups vying for the deal from around the world. The nuns, who live in a convent near Avignon, France,are reportedly skilled in Gregorian Chant.

Since the nuns are secluded, the recording of all tracks will take place inside the convent, as well as the shooting of the album cover. The Reverend Mother Abbess has said of the signing: “At first we were worried it would affect out cloistered life, so we asked St Joseph in prayer. Our prayers were answered, and we thought that this album would be a good thing if it touches people's lives and helps them find peace.”

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Love Train for the Tenebrous Empire: Clovis Trouille's Nun Art

The art of surrealist painter Clovis Trouille employs a catalog of highly personal imagery, plucked from sources ranging from Catholic iconography to advertising to erotica/pornography. One of the themes that runs through Trouille's work is that of the sexualized nun.


above piece:
"Dialogue au Carmel," 1944, featured at the Guggenheim in NYC.

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Jessica Alba, by Joshua Calvert (for Paranoid).


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Observation: I still don't get why the strict and obscene (I'm sure there's a better word for 'bawdy') NSFW label has to be observed here.
I get that a few posts are suggestive, but there's still no nudity, and that's my own interpretation of what needs the NSFW label
(and dozens upon of re-utterances of sexual organs, but that is just moi; plus, I don't know who I'm winning over and/or pissing off by stating this, but 'NSFW' is a little nym I hate to encounter).

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Sexy Ads Upset the Pope - Racy Equinox Fitness Ad (VIDEO) [article]

The latest (as in two years ago) in buzzworthy ads is the new Equinox Fitness ad campaign, “Happily Ever.” One image features a group of nuns (one revealing a sexy garter!) sketching a still life portrait of a very chiseled, naked model who looks much like Michelangelo’s David. Judging by their facial expressions, they’re quite amused by the features of their manly muse.

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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It's that regular Wodin's-day thing I do, y'know, I'm trying... what's it called?
Audience-interaction?


Megan Fox: The Patron Saint of _____________?

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Photo by: Lorna S ; from her Nuns on the Run series.

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Sisters of Mercy (Nonnes - "poco sutil monja" by Jean-Jaques Lequeu)

additional info (translated):
Engraving by Jean-Jacques Lequeu, architect, libertine and revolutionary
Caption: "And we also look for mothers" ... 1793-1794 National Library.

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

vickisam

Love these nun pictures. WOW! lol

V

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I love my Nipple Rings and wear them often. I love MEN!

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Fanservice! Wednesday feature: Masuimi Max


"alter girl" ... courtesy of iamtrouble.com

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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[trendhunter.]

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Nun publishes tell-all detailing forced lesbian relationships in convent. [news article ; expose]

excerpt:

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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[Visual Architectonics]

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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[Visual Architectonics]

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Agyness Deyn, for POP magazine. Photography by Sebastian Faena (Fall of 2008).


[trendhunter.]

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Alicia Keys by Michelangelo di Battista

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Photographer Mae Ryan interviews the Sisters of the Convent of Mary the Queen, a home for aging nuns in Yonkers, N.Y.


Do you consider yourself married to God?
Sister Jude: Yes. I don't use that term, marriage, but I belong to God. I'm trying to do his work a little extra.
I don't think I'm any better than anyone else, but I'm trying my best.



Do you think about death?
Sister Rita: Yes, I do. I used to be frightened at the thought of death, and then all of a sudden one day,
I didn't have that fear, and since then I haven't had that fear. It's like you're going home, which is what you're here for.
God gives you to your parents, they help you to grow, but that's not the end. The end is when God calls you home.


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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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It pains me so, to be committed and true to our aim, but solo.

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Photography by Sebastian Faena.


*previously


[noirfacade. / fishki.]

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Despite this being a NWS-labeled thread, there is a first time for anything - the first time I feature actual (photographic) female nudity:


Jessica Hart, Photography by Marc Hom.


[b177.]

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Word of advice: (* -) I'd probably implore you not to seek out the DVDrip to this film, at this time.


-- (to note: yes: the above movie actually exists, and more incredulously, it actually wants to falls under the umbrella classification of a nunsploitation film.)

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Fairway to Heaven by Anni Morris (New Zealand)

author's comments:
The Heavenly Sisters have invaded the local golf course.
They are practising their swings and golf clubs are going in all directions.
This is the third of my nun paintings and the largest so far.
I hope it makes you smile.

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi

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"Cheers" - photo by: Ryan Cordell.


{This photo was taken on October 4, 2003 in Vatican City.}

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As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves.

—Mohandas K. Gandhi