I never equated this guy's paintings to Christianity. So that was news to me. He was (and is) just some guy who paints paintings to make a buck. Just like everyone else on earth. Get in line and take a number I guess.
Alot of items in Christian book stores and gift shops were Thomas Kinkade--Bible covers, book marks, stationery, the paintings, Family Bible, greeting cards, calendars, blankets, and more. You get the idea. The Christian stores I know of have stopped selling the paintings, though.
Several of the paintings have Christian themes. I didn't think Kinkade was using the Christianity angle to sell his paintings...thought Christians were just the market.