yes they are because they think that they can not see god and piictures are also forbidden
Not entirely. What is forbidden are statues or images that could be misinterpreted as objects of worship. So, you will see synagogues with photographs of past rabbis or past presidents of the congregation, but those photos will not be on the front wall of the sanctuary. You will see some older and wealthier synagogues with stained glass windows, but the imagery rarely contains human figures. Lions rampant (the Lion of Judah) holding up the tablets of the Ten Commandments are not uncommon. Similar imagery is found on some old ornately carved arks (the cases at the front center of the sanctuary where the Torah scrolls are stored) or on the embroidered curtains that cover the front of the ark (sometimes inside the doors, sometimes outside the doors).
Synagogues generally do not have any statues.
No. Images of Humans or animals are forbidden.Answer:It is true that statues are not found in synagogues; but it is not true that Judaism forbids statues of animals. See Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 23b.
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Misconception: Statues/images forbidden Background: Some think that statues and images are forbidden completely in Islam no matter what situation or context. In The Quran there is one example of Prophet Solomon who had workers make as he pleased, including statues/images: They made for Solomon what he desired of enclosures, and statues/images, and pools of deep reservoirs, and heavy pots. "O family of David, work to show thanks." Only a few of My servants are appreciative. [34:13] Thus, The Quran does not prohibit such things completely, it only prohibits being devoted to them or their worship: When Abraham said to his father and his people: What are these images/statues to which you are devoted? They said: We found our fathers worshipping them. He said: Certainly you have been, (both) you and your fathers, in manifest error. [21:52-54] To prevent such misuse, it is likely their use would be limited, but that does not mean forbidden completely. Say: "Who has forbidden the nice things that God has brought forth for His servants and the good provisions?" Say: "They are meant for those who believe during this worldly life, and they will be exclusive for them on the Day of Resurrection." It is such that We explain the revelations for those who know. [7:32] For example, it is common knowledge that early Muslim rulers minted coins with images on them,
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.
No, the Torah forbids that (Exodus ch. 20, Deuteronomy ch. 5).
AnswerThe present religious practices of worshiping statues as gods is an idolatry"Idolatry" is a noun defined as the worship of idols. An example of the word "idolatry" in a sentence is "The Druids were condemned for their idolatry."
The Egyptians worshiped the 114 Gods of EGYPT by the way of statues and images
statues that resemble creatures or forbidden because they are considered idols where devils reside normal pictures of animals buildings and people are fine.
No analysis necessary. Buddha discouraged making statues or images of himself.
A) To offend the Catholics. B) Because the Protestants feel that statues fall within the "Graven Images" prohibition in the Old Testament.
Jews do not have icons. It is expressly forbidden in the 10 Commandments ,as graven images.