Christianity & Religious images
Are visible images idols... Q: Are pictures of Jesus against the second commandment? I know most say only if they are worshipped. But it says any heavenly images created. A: I think it best to understand the 2C as referring to images that we intend to worship in place of God [idols or what could be one]. Here are some verses that talk about images in the tabernacle: Exodus 25:18: "And you shall make two cherubim of gold; of hammered work shall you make them, on the two ends of the mercy seat." Exodus 25:22: "And you shall put the cherubim on the two ends of the mercy seat, in the innermost part of the ark; and the cherubim shall spread out their wings above, overshadowing the mercy seat with their wings." The cherubim on the temple: In 1 Kings 6:23-28, King Solomon builds a temple for God. He places two cherubim made of olive wood on the ark of the covenant. The cherubim are depicted with their wings spread out, facing each other. there were images embroidered in...