*Cooperating in evil while shopping?


If someone purchases a product that is good in itself, but it is advertised with obscene pictures, does the person indirectly promote the spread of obscene advertising by purchasing the product?  Should the person cease to purchase the product? An example is cosmetic products.



Fr. Rocky: I suppose in some degree you are supporting the indecent advertising when you purchase a product with indecent pictures on the cover. If you could purchase another of the same quality without the offensive pictures, you should do that. If nothing else is available, and it’s necessary to purchase the product, you can do so, but do be sure to complain to the manager and the manufacturer. That will get their attention.