THE VATICAN stuff appeals to CATHOLICS. (duh) THE PRECIOUS MOMENTS stuff appeals to primarily PROTESTANT CHRISTIAN TYPES (i.e. Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, etc.), and to a lesser degree, Catholics.
Yes, it's all tasteful and beautiful, but the name "Vatican Library Collection" will send most non-Catholic Christians running. Try it out on some you know...
Ask yourself, "if I wanted to create funerary products that appealed to non-Catholic Christians, what would hit the BROADEST range of said group?" Answer: PRECIOUS MOMENTS stuff. If you can think of something better I'd be interested to know. Actually, I'd be interested in letting ETIM know!
I believe this is extraordinarily smart product creation and marketing by the ETIM crew.
For those doubting me about Precious Moment's appeal to primarily PROTESTANT Christians: Check out the history of Precious Moments. Go visit the Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, MO. Go to your local Christian bookstore - chances are they've got Precious Moments stuff there. Find out more about Sam Butcher, the creator of Precious Moments. (Yeah, I know, unfortunate name.)
Not trying to be argumentative, just want to help you see that ETIM has already thought through what you're currently discussing.
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