Idolatry?

Are you a sincere seeker who has questions about Christianity, or a Christian with doubts about your faith? Post them here to receive a thoughtful response.
Post Reply
IceMobster
Senior Member
Posts: 621
Joined: Wed Jan 13, 2016 1:17 pm
Christian: No
Sex: Male
Location: Europe

Idolatry?

Post by IceMobster »

Does anyone find something wrong in these? Like, bowing down to the statue and kissing another one?
Is this idolatry? You could say that it is not since you do not worship the statue for what it is, but for what it represents. Well, any pagan can say the same (and probably will, lol).

http://makeagif.com/i/NNRfpU

http://makeagif.com/i/STkJFb
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGOXMf6yDCU

Fecisti nos ad te, Domine, et inquietum est cor nostrum donec requiescat in te!
User avatar
jenna
Make me a Sammich Member
Posts: 1458
Joined: Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:36 am
Christian: Yes
Sex: Female
Creation Position: Gap Theory

Re: Idolatry?

Post by jenna »

IceMobster wrote:Does anyone find something wrong in these? Like, bowing down to the statue and kissing another one?
Is this idolatry? You could say that it is not since you do not worship the statue for what it is, but for what it represents. Well, any pagan can say the same (and probably will, lol).

http://makeagif.com/i/NNRfpU

http://makeagif.com/i/STkJFb
imo, yes, i find it worshipping idols.
some things are better left unsaid, which i generally realize after i have said them
User avatar
Philip
Site Owner
Posts: 9405
Joined: Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:45 pm
Christian: Yes
Sex: Male
Creation Position: Day-Age
Location: Betwixt the Sea and the Mountains

Re: Idolatry?

Post by Philip »

Ice: you could say that it is not since you do not worship the statue for what it is, but for what it represents.
So you are bowing down to a man-made object created to represent a god you respect so much that you will bow to a mere representative image of him (or her / or whatever)? So, really, what's the difference - as you are responding to a belief of the heart and mind in a false god you recognize and are showing reverence for. The issue isn't bowing, but the object that your heart, mind and actions are recognizing and showing reverence for?
User avatar
jenna
Make me a Sammich Member
Posts: 1458
Joined: Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:36 am
Christian: Yes
Sex: Female
Creation Position: Gap Theory

Re: Idolatry?

Post by jenna »

Philip wrote:
Ice: you could say that it is not since you do not worship the statue for what it is, but for what it represents.
So you are bowing down to a man-made object created to represent a god you respect so much that you will bow to a mere representative image of him (or her / or whatever)? So, really, what's the difference - as you are responding to a belief of the heart and mind in a false god you recognize and are showing reverence for. The issue isn't bowing, but the object that your heart, mind and actions are recognizing and showing reverence for?
Because you are showing reverence to an object, not God Himself. it would be the same as if they made a golden calf, to represent God. this was done once, and that didnt turn out too well.
some things are better left unsaid, which i generally realize after i have said them
User avatar
Byblos
Old School
Posts: 6024
Joined: Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:21 pm
Christian: Yes
Location: NY

Re: Idolatry?

Post by Byblos »

A little education goes a long way.

click me
Let us proclaim the mystery of our faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
User avatar
Philip
Site Owner
Posts: 9405
Joined: Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:45 pm
Christian: Yes
Sex: Male
Creation Position: Day-Age
Location: Betwixt the Sea and the Mountains

Re: Idolatry?

Post by Philip »

Byblos: A little education goes a long way.
I wasn't referring to the link or Catholics in any way - as unfortunately, I did not click the link. My comments were only to the worship of images and idols in general.
Hortator
Advanced Senior Member
Posts: 781
Joined: Mon May 25, 2015 5:00 pm
Christian: Yes
Sex: Male
Creation Position: Theistic Evolution
Location: Ohio

Re: Idolatry?

Post by Hortator »

I can understand why God dislikes idolatry so much. You would basically be worshipping rocks, trees and grass, when it was Him who allowed them to come into creation.

It's a lot like a kid not helping with the groceries, then eating them and thanking Captain Crunch for always being in the fridge for them. Ungrateful.
User avatar
RickD
Make me a Sammich Member
Posts: 22063
Joined: Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:59 am
Christian: Yes
Sex: Male
Creation Position: Day-Age
Location: Kitchen

Re: Idolatry?

Post by RickD »

Hortator wrote:I can understand why God dislikes idolatry so much. You would basically be worshipping rocks, trees and grass, when it was Him who allowed them to come into creation.

It's a lot like a kid not helping with the groceries, then eating them and thanking Captain Crunch for always being in the fridge for them. Ungrateful.
Seriously, who puts Cap'n Crunch cereal in the refrigerator? :lol:
John 5:24
24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.


“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.”
-Edward R Murrow




St. Richard the Sarcastic--The Patron Saint of Irony
Hortator
Advanced Senior Member
Posts: 781
Joined: Mon May 25, 2015 5:00 pm
Christian: Yes
Sex: Male
Creation Position: Theistic Evolution
Location: Ohio

Re: Idolatry?

Post by Hortator »

RickD wrote: Seriously, who puts Cap'n Crunch cereal in the refrigerator? :lol:
You mean you don't? :shakehead:
User avatar
RickD
Make me a Sammich Member
Posts: 22063
Joined: Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:59 am
Christian: Yes
Sex: Male
Creation Position: Day-Age
Location: Kitchen

Re: Idolatry?

Post by RickD »

Hortator wrote:
RickD wrote: Seriously, who puts Cap'n Crunch cereal in the refrigerator? :lol:
You mean you don't? :shakehead:
Note to Orator...

1) Store milk in fridge

2) Store Cap'n Crunch in sealed package inside original box, in pantry, or cabinet
John 5:24
24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.


“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.”
-Edward R Murrow




St. Richard the Sarcastic--The Patron Saint of Irony
User avatar
Kurieuo
Honored Member
Posts: 10038
Joined: Thu Aug 05, 2004 6:25 am
Christian: Yes
Sex: Male
Creation Position: Progressive Creationist
Location: Qld, Australia

Re: Idolatry?

Post by Kurieuo »

IceMobster wrote:Does anyone find something wrong in these? Like, bowing down to the statue and kissing another one?
Is this idolatry? You could say that it is not since you do not worship the statue for what it is, but for what it represents. Well, any pagan can say the same (and probably will, lol).

http://makeagif.com/i/NNRfpU

http://makeagif.com/i/STkJFb
Even understanding the Catholic apologetic that such is not worship, such still makes me feel ill.
"Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:13)
User avatar
RickD
Make me a Sammich Member
Posts: 22063
Joined: Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:59 am
Christian: Yes
Sex: Male
Creation Position: Day-Age
Location: Kitchen

Re: Idolatry?

Post by RickD »

Kurieuo wrote:
IceMobster wrote:Does anyone find something wrong in these? Like, bowing down to the statue and kissing another one?
Is this idolatry? You could say that it is not since you do not worship the statue for what it is, but for what it represents. Well, any pagan can say the same (and probably will, lol).

http://makeagif.com/i/NNRfpU

http://makeagif.com/i/STkJFb
Even understanding the Catholic apologetic that such is not worship, such still makes me feel ill.
That's because you're a pathetic, Protestant heretic. Come back to the one true, Catholic Church.
:samen:
John 5:24
24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.


“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.”
-Edward R Murrow




St. Richard the Sarcastic--The Patron Saint of Irony
Post Reply