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Why is it that so many religions go against the command of not using images in their worship?
Like so many children disobey their parents.. Because they are naughty! Idols detract from the worship of the true God, and are so used By Satan the Devil who has been misleading people since the very beginning. Notice that The Bible says ...at Psalms 115:4-8
Their idols are silver and gold,
The work of the hands of earthling man.
5 A mouth they have, but they cannot speak;
Eyes they have, but they cannot see;
6 Ears they have, but they cannot hear.
A nose they have, but they cannot smell.
7 Hands are theirs, but they cannot feel.
Feet are theirs, but they cannot walk;
They utter no sound with their throat.
8 Those making them will become just like them
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Do Jewish people worship in a church?
No, Jews worship in synagogues.Christian Churches usually have depictions and images (especially of Jesus), making it against Jewish Law to pray in such a place.
Do Jewish people worship in church?
No, Jews worship in synagogues.Christian Churches usually have depictions and images (especially of Jesus), making it against Jewish Law to pray in such a place.
Worship or use of idols and images for Islam?
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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Can Jews use images in worship?
Jews do not use images of living things or divine things during worship.
What has the author Frank S Dobbins written?
Frank S. Dobbins has written: 'Story of the world's worship' -- subject(s): Idols and images, Mythology, Religions, Worship 'A foreign missionary manual' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Bibliography, Missions
Why are there no representations of Mohammad?
Islam prohibits visual representations of Mohammad. This is why Mosques are usually decorated with texts from the Koran unlike other religions which decorate their places of worship with images of religious figures.
Why do Judaism and Islam forbid all statues and pictures of God in their place of worship?
Because of the Commandment against making Graven Images of God .
What did the iconoclasts believe about icons?
Iconoclasts believed that religious icons and images were idolatrous and should be destroyed, as they viewed the veneration of icons as a violation of the biblical command against graven images. They argued that focusing on physical representations distracted the faithful from true worship of God. This movement was particularly prominent during the Byzantine Empire in the 8th and 9th centuries, leading to significant religious and political conflict. Ultimately, iconoclasts sought to purify Christian worship from what they considered improper practices.
What is an image worshipped by heathen people?
An image worshipped by heathen people typically refers to a physical representation, such as a statue or idol, that is revered or venerated in various polytheistic or pagan religions. These images often symbolize deities, spirits, or natural forces and serve as focal points for rituals and offerings. The worship of such images is often viewed by monotheistic religions as idolatry, which is prohibited in their teachings.
Are the Laws in the Books of Exodus and Leviticus mirrored in the laws of Hinduism Buddhism Shintoism or the native American religions?
A:Yes. To a large extent, the laws in the Pentateuch have equivalents in other religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Shinoism and native religions. All religions develop rules for good conduct and social harmony. Sometimes, these laws are mirrored, but with differences. for example, Judaism prohibits eating pork, while Hinduism prohibits eating beef. Some of the laws, especially in Leviticus concern the proper way to worship, including requirements for animal sacrifice. All religions have rules and laws for the proper worship of the gods.The law against graven images is one that is not reflected in most other religions. The kingdom of Judah entered what archaeologists call an aniconic phase during the seventh and sixth centuries BCE. At this point in the history, archaeologists no longer find artefacts showing images of the gods of Judah, reflected in the Second Commandment against the use of images. Perhaps in thec seventh century BCE, the official religion of Judah became monolatry, although the people themselves remained polytheistic until the Babylonian Exile. Monolatry is the belief that many gods exist, but that these gods can exert their power only on those who worship them. This explains the First Commandment in Exodus using the unusual form, to have no gods "beforeme" - this implies literally you can believe in other gods, but you must worship me. Monolatry led in time to monotheism.
What religions use images to represent its deity?
Several religions use images to represent their deities, including Hinduism, where numerous gods and goddesses are depicted in various forms and idols for worship. Buddhism also features images of the Buddha in various postures and forms to aid in meditation and veneration. Additionally, certain branches of Christianity, particularly in Eastern Orthodoxy, utilize icons to represent Jesus Christ and the saints, while some forms of folk religion incorporate images of local gods and spirits.
Why are images of God forbidden in Judaism and I slam?
In short it is a defense against idol worship. Because God has no physical form, any attempt to render His likeness falls honorably short but could bring about worship of the image and not of God.
