Why is it christian churches dont have statues of Jesus?
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I seem to rememeber that only catholic churches have. Why christian churches dont have? -
coz jesus is not an idol
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christians are not supposed to pray to idols.
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Then what about catholics? DOnt catholics and christians pray to the same god?Originally posted by SoulFire21:coz jesus is not an idol -
they are referred as Protestants
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Unfortunately when a physical statue is set up, it is usually in relation with idolatry.
Theologically the reason given for prohibiting idols is that God is unique and unrepresentable.
Because of this. It is seemed to misrepresent God or Jesus in any form of statues.
To cast God who is Spirit and omnipotent to a physical item. Is somewhat to be frowned upon personally.
No matter what reasons used for good cause, it is still limiting God and worship to the circumstances of outward/physical conditions.
Statues and idolatry were not encouraged and not said in the Gospels. -
u mean this one? -
So set up statues is equivalent to idol worshipping? More like the fear in you playing with you.
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Talk to the hand!Originally posted by NT2:
u mean this one?
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Talk to the Heart, rather.Originally posted by Nelstar:Talk to the hand! -
Hmm, perhaps you have misunderstood the term "idolatory". Idolatory in the bibles refers to the worshipping of false gods or demonic statues.Originally posted by M©+square:Unfortunately when a physical statue is set up, it is usually in relation with idolatry.
Theologically the reason given for prohibiting idols is that God is unique and unrepresentable.
Because of this. It is seemed to misrepresent God or Jesus in any form of statues.
To cast God who is Spirit and omnipotent to a physical item. Is somewhat to be frowned upon personally.
No matter what reasons used for good cause, it is still limiting God and worship to the circumstances of outward/physical conditions.
Statues and idolatry were not encouraged and not said in the Gospels.
When Jesus was alive, people could easily focused on his image and his teachings. Now that he physically isnt here, it would be difficult for followers to have an image to focus on. Ordinary humans are easily distracted and thus need a godly image to focus on. As such, what is wrong with praying to a staue of Jesus?
How is worshipping Jesus considered "limiting"? The bibles and the gospels has never said it was wrong to worship an image or statue of a God.
Perhaps, you need to correct yourself in the meaning of "idolatory". -
But what about the one where God commands Moses to make a bronze serpent? How about the metal angels?Originally posted by M©+square:Unfortunately when a physical statue is set up, it is usually in relation with idolatry.
Theologically the reason given for prohibiting idols is that God is unique and unrepresentable.
Because of this. It is seemed to misrepresent God or Jesus in any form of statues.
To cast God who is Spirit and omnipotent to a physical item. Is somewhat to be frowned upon personally.
No matter what reasons used for good cause, it is still limiting God and worship to the circumstances of outward/physical conditions.
Statues and idolatry were not encouraged and not said in the Gospels. -
You are right when you say that images are necessary to help focus in prayer. However, we Catholics do not pray nor worship statues. Like you said, only use them for concentration.Originally posted by shade343:Hmm, perhaps you have misunderstood the term "idolatory". Idolatory in the bibles refers to the worshipping of false gods or demonic statues.
When Jesus was alive, people could easily focused on his image and his teachings. Now that he physically isnt here, it would be difficult for followers to have an image to focus on. Ordinary humans are easily distracted and thus need a godly image to focus on. As such, what is wrong with praying to a staue of Jesus?
How is worshipping Jesus considered "limiting"? The bibles and the gospels has never said it was wrong to worship an image or statue of a God.
Perhaps, you need to correct yourself in the meaning of "idolatory". -
You will notice, despite the explainations, which is not needed, some people like to take potshots at the Catholics or other faiths for this.Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:You are right when you say that images are necessary to help focus in prayer. However, we Catholics do not pray nor worship statues. Like you said, only use them for concentration.
Common occurrence. *shrug* -
By concentrating and focusing on them, you are already praying to them. You dont really have to take my words at literal value.Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:You are right when you say that images are necessary to help focus in prayer. However, we Catholics do not pray nor worship statues. Like you said, only use them for concentration.
I sometimes wonder how do christians focus without an image? -
If we pray before the statue, it does not mean that we are praying to the statue. The statue is not God. It can't hear our prayers. Statues merely direct our attention, not only to the person that God has blessed in this life, statues help the people who are praying to look beyond the plaster or wood to the giver of all gifts, God himself.Originally posted by shade343:By concentrating and focusing on them, you are already praying to them. You dont really have to take my words at literal value.
I sometimes wonder how do christians focus without an image?
It is possible to focus, but it is incredibly hard. Perhaps music or hymns help. -
He who only uses the right hand to write will not know how a person can write easily with his left.
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The purpose of the staue is to help you focus. Of course when you pray, you are praying to God. Who else can it be?Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:If we pray before the statue, it does not mean that we are praying to the statue. The statue is not God. It can't hear our prayers. Statues merely direct our attention, not only to the person that God has blessed in this life, statues help the people who are praying to look beyond the plaster or wood to the giver of all gifts, God himself.
It is possible to focus, but it is incredibly hard. Perhaps music or hymns help. -
You must be a leftie.Originally posted by Nelstar:He who only uses the right hand to write will not know how a person can write easily with his left. -
oei, becareful with the definition of a Leftie horOriginally posted by shade343:You must be a leftie. -
Then why are we still being accused of praying to statues..Originally posted by shade343:The purpose of the staue is to help you focus. Of course when you pray, you are praying to God. Who else can it be?
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No, I dont understand how a person type using a keyboard.Originally posted by shade343:You must be a leftie.
I'm borned with stumps and I'm using voice recognition to key in what I want to do. -
Definition of a Leftie. Talks like a certain banana.Originally posted by laurence82:oei, becareful with the definition of a Leftie hor -
Coz of hypocritical people who thought they are more godlyOriginally posted by SingaporeMacross:Then why are we still being accused of praying to statues..
Why worry so much? -
There is nothing wrong with that. The purpose of the statue is to help you focus. What is wrong with that?Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:Then why are we still being accused of praying to statues..
I would laugh out loud at people who condemn others and say it is an act of "idolatory" to pray to a statue with a godly image.
It shows how shallow-minded they are.