Hi Andreas and anyone else who cares to read this. I will attempt to address your questions from my own perspective as a Christian..and an LDS (Mormon) Christian: "* Why should Christians not look at nudity?" Our Lord and Savior taught that those who opt to "follow Him" ought to be modest in word, dress and deed..and that we need to resist impure thoughts. (I can provide scriptural references, if you would like me to) Now, there are those of us, Christian and otherwise- espeically youngsters (relatively speaking..anyone under the age of 50, IMO ;), who would argue that "Art" is art and noone should be inclined to censor or censure for any reason- not for nudity, violence or whatever the artist feels to express. I happen to agree; however, with expression comes responsibilty for what we've expressed and public expression opens us up to the diferring opinions and critiques of others. In fact, we ask for these opinions via the comment box here at R'osity. There was a time I was far afield from any kind of religion or spirituality..when I had decided that guilt would no longer play a role in what I perceived to be a formerly restrictive and limited lifestyle. I fancied myself an artist and felt that I deserved the freedom to do whatever I would. I was, after all, a free agent..and an artist, to boot. What a bunch of cow patooties. Each of us who calls ourselves "Christian"- no matter our denomination or sect, believes or professes to believe that Christ has ransomed us- that is, He's bought us with His blood. We still have moral agency, but we are His..and have taken up our collective cross..to follow Him. So. Unless we are "cafeteria Christians", it would follow that we would deny ourselves of all ungodliness and try to emulate the example He set for us. "* Why should fractals not contain nudity? Please take a look at dreampaint's wonderful creations..." Dreampaint and Longrider (and CI- Matt..but he doesn't incorporate nudity into his work) are among my favorite fractal and mixed medium artists. I love there work. But, when I see that nudity is part of there presentation, I don't look any further and don't comment ordinarily. Not because I think it cheapens their work, but because I've made a personal promise to myself and God to not look at anything that would cause my mind to wander into what is, for me, murky waters..because I- maybe unlike you, not only find the human form beautiful..even some Poser forms..but also are sexually stimulated by such artforms. "* And how do you decide "what is right"? And why shall this be automatically right for others?" "What is right" was decided long ago by someone far greater than I. And, you're right I haven't the right to decide for you..but I have the responsibilty to be true to what I believe in. "For me nudity is not equal to porn, even in non-european standards..." An age-old debate..that won't stop being debatable, regardless of what is or isn't written in this forum. Re Lisa: I have nothing to say in defense of or against this individual. I will say that, IMO, we ought to be thankful for the freedom we have to express ourselves in this forum- both in written and visual form..and try to be tolerant of one another's point of view..without getting ugly.