Idolatry?

[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

[jenna]

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.

[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?

[jenna]

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.

[Byblos]

A little education goes a long way.

click me

[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]

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.

[RickD]

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?

[Hortator]

Seriously, who puts Cap'n Crunch cereal in the refrigerator?

You mean you don't?

[RickD]

Seriously, who puts Cap'n Crunch cereal in the refrigerator?

You mean you don't?

Note to Orator...

1) Store milk in fridge

2) Store Cap'n Crunch in sealed package inside original box, in pantry, or cabinet

[Kurieuo]

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.

[RickD]

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.