A Question to all Christians (believe, exodus, Jesus, Bible)

[StaticAge]

Why is the graven image commandment ignored by everyone?

[Ohky0815]

Its basically an Idol commandment.

Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
— Exodus 20:4-6 (KJV)

grav·en im·age
noun
plural noun: graven images
a carved idol or representation of a god used as an object of worship.

If youre worshiping the cross rather than Jesus who died on it, you dont have a good understanding of the bible.

[StaticAge]

Do followers of the other Abrahamic religions share your interpretation?

[Ohky0815]

Originally Posted by StaticAge

Do followers of the other Abrahamic religions share your interpretation?

I would assume if they believe in the bible and that its true, as well as hold onto the commandments, then yes they share my thought.

[StaticAge]

The Hebrews interpret this as a depiction of the human form. Their early art depicted human bodies with animal heads.

The followers of Islam used intricate pattern design as art rather than depict the human form.

[Ohky0815]

Originally Posted by StaticAge

The Hebrews interpret this as a depiction of the human form. Their early art depicted human bodies with animal heads.

The followers of Islam used intricate pattern design as art rather than depict the human form.

Im not Hebrew or Islam so i cant speak for them. Sorry.

[StaticAge]

I believe that early Christians interpreted the commandment in the same way.

[Ohky0815]

Originally Posted by StaticAge

I believe that early Christians interpreted the commandment in the same way.

Then was your OP asking about then or now? We cant change the past.

[StaticAge]

So the commandment wasn't set in stone then?

[StaticAge]

Just ribbing you.

The renaissance produced some good Christian art.