A Theological View, Apologetic And Critical, Of The Social Phenomenon “Kardashians”

Exacerbated consumerist lifestyles damage the social and environmental fabric. In times of crisis, socio-cultural phenomena such as reality show “Keeping Up with Kardashians” have potential to numb socio-environmental awareness feed “consumerist culture” global North “throwaway South. Television other media could build bridges between opposing realities. However, suffering is made invisible in order make opulence excess visible. Through an apologetic critical theological essay, this article aims highlight unsustainable vicarious virtual consumption patterns context unprecedented crisis we are experiencing. It also presents different types responses Catholic Church maintained over time or rescued from Holy Scriptures, magisterium Church, ecotheology spirituality contemplation mystics. All at service pro-environmentalist actions within framework Integral Ecology.