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Forbidden. Jews are not allowed to worship anyone but G-d. And we are forbidden to ever try and represent G-d in any image. Nor are we allowed to worship any other human; this would be idolatry. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Are there any specific symbols used in the Jehovah's Witness religion?
No. The Bible forbids any type of idolatry, which is the use of idols, symbols, or icons in worship, so Jehovah's Witnesses understand that to mean that we are not use any kind of symbols or images in our worship.
Can Jews use images in worship?
Jews do not use images of living things or divine things during worship.
What effect did the practice of iconoclasm have on byzantine empire?
APEX: it divided the empire between Christians who wanted to use images in their worship and those who believed the images were sinful
Who are individuals who object to images of god or saints?
Protestants, Jews and Muslims generally do not use images in worship.
Can hindus make an image of god?
Yes , why not, they can make images and idols of God. And use them to pray in Temple.
Does the Bible say not to use anything man made?
No, not at all. There is a verse that refers to IDOLS-- we are not allowed to worship images that were made by human beings--statues of gods or goddesses for example. But there were many things that were made by hand in Bible times, including homes and clothing, so there is no prohibition about using items that were man-made (or woman-made). Only "graven images" (idols, statues made of stone or wood) are forbidden.
Why do the Hindus worship Idols while they believe in One Almighty God?
We hindu's believe its always easier to use a medium to reach the unseen god and ..when while worshiping we don't worship the man made idol but god himself via though symbol.on practical note you can establish a devotee lord lovely relationship by using a medium.Its really hard to love an unseen god what one can do is to fear.love comes when there is "miracles" in those cases.
What religion were icons forbidden?
Icons were thought to be a use of worship forbidden by God.
How do some people use images to show their beliefs and become more spiritual?
Some Christians/Catholics use images of Jesus to show that they believe and follow him and his belief because he is someone that they worship.
What is the worshiped figure of Buddhism?
We Buddhists do not worship any person or deity. We honor The Buddha and other Bodhisattvas, and Buddhist masters by bowing to their images and doing our meditation in front of them. We use thier images as an inspiration to the goals that we want to achieve not as worship.
Which commandments forbids idols?
The commandments of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam forbid worshiping Idols.AnswerThe Bible is very raw and frank when speaking about the use of idols in worship. Not only does it command against using idols in the second of the ten commandments given to Moses (Exodus 20:4,5; also a repetition in Deuteronomy 5:8,9) - - but in many places, the Bible actually RIDICULES the use of images in worship. These 'ridicules' actually supplement the 'commandments'; and impress upon mankind the silliness of being so devoted to the use of idols.In the following example you can actually sense the 'sarcasm' from Jehovah God towards idols.Example: Psalm 115:4-8 (The following combines some excerpts from various translations. Please allow for my own flavored additions.)They make idols of silver and gold; (shiny and glistening)Handmade, in a basement shop; (the Message paraphrased version)They have a mouth alright but they can't speak with it; and they can't smile; nor frown;They have pretty little painted eyes but can't see a darn thing; They can't wink. They can't even stare you down;They have pretty little tin ears but can't hear a stitchin' thingThey have a nose but can't smell the pretty flowers, nor smell the stench of garbage.They have pretty little hands but they can't feel a thing. They can't grasp anything. They can't hold onto anything; they can't even scratch themselves;Yes, they have feet alright but they can't walk an inch. They can't run, they can't jump. They can't play hide & seek.You can ask the idols a question but they can't reply; They utter no sound with their throat; they can't even gargle. They can't even whisper 'Help' when someone comes along with a sledge hammer.Notice the conclusion: Those making them, will become just like them.This is but one example in the Bible of how God HIMSELF ridicules the use of images in worship.
What do Jews believe about images in worship?
The use of images is forbidden in Jewish worship. According to our laws, it distracts from the true nature of worshiping God. Jews believe that God is beyond any possibility of being represented in pictures or icons and see all such creations to be nothing more than idols. In Judaism, God is non-physical, indivisible and incomparable.
