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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anglicans do not worship idols in the traditional sense. While they may use religious images, symbols, and icons as aids in worship or devotion, these are not objects of worship themselves. Anglicans emphasize worshiping God alone, adhering to the principles of the Ten Commandments, which prohibit idolatry. The use of images is typically seen as a way to enhance spiritual connection rather than a substitute for direct worship of God.
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.
Jews do not use images of living things or divine things during worship.
APEX: it divided the empire between Christians who wanted to use images in their worship and those who believed the images were sinful
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.
Yes , why not, they can make images and idols of God. And use them to pray in Temple.
Protestants, Jews and Muslims generally do not use images in worship.
An iconoclast is someone who opposes the use of icons in worship. The term is derived from the Greek words "eikon," meaning image, and "klastes," meaning breaker, reflecting the stance against religious images and idols. This opposition often stems from a belief that such representations can lead to idolatry. In contrast, those who support the use of icons in worship are called iconodules.
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.
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.
Icons were thought to be a use of worship forbidden by God.
Iconoclasts opposed the use of religious images in worship primarily because they believed that such images could lead to idolatry, diverting worship away from God and towards created objects. They argued that the Second Commandment prohibits making graven images for worship, thus emphasizing a more spiritual and direct relationship with God. Additionally, iconoclasts viewed the veneration of icons as a corruption of true Christian faith, which they believed should focus solely on the teachings of Christ rather than material representations.