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**Eclectric**

We are all well aware that Islam forbids imagery of Mohammad. I don't know if anyone has ever considered asking themselves why? In Christianity, I do not associate myself with any religious group BTW, the image of Christ is everywhere. Often depicted as a handsome white dude with a nice beard and angelic eyes. There is much reverence within the Christian community for this image of Christ.

If I recall from the Old Testament that Moses was not too keen on worshipping of images or false idols. I think the basis of faith is to look within rather than hooking one's faith onto an image or idol.

Could it be the misunderstanding of this whole image phenomenon is related to the culture of Islam not wishing to transfer their faith to a common image like the Christians did?

This is a very serious question and it is my wish to see more considered answers that will shed light on this subject that will bridge the divide in understanding.

**evo**

From what I understand that is the exact reason some muslims don't allow depictions of mohammed. There are other muslim sects which do allow it though.

**Eclectric**

evo Wrote:

From what I understand that is the exact reason some muslims don't allow depictions of mohammed. There are other muslim sects which do allow it though.

All religions have dogma of varying degrees. I respect the wish to avoid imagery. To me, it transplants one's faith. Why do people wish to attack the core of belief systems instead of the resulting dogma? No one would start moving a mountain by digging from the center out.

**LoP Guest** lop guest User ID: 62850 09-24-2012 04:22 PM

Eclectric Wrote:

We are all well aware that Islam forbids imagery of Mohammad. I don't know if anyone has ever considered asking themselves why? In Christianity, I do not associate myself with any religious group BTW, the image of Christ is everywhere. Often depicted as a handsome white dude with a nice beard and angelic eyes. There is much reverence within the Christian community for this image of Christ.

If I recall from the Old Testament that Moses was not too keen on worshipping of images or false idols. I think the basis of faith is to look within rather than hooking one's faith onto an image or idol.

Could it be the misunderstanding of this whole image phenomenon is related to the culture of Islam not wishing to transfer their faith to a common image like the Christians did?

This is a very serious question and it is my wish to see more considered answers that will shed light on this subject that will bridge the divide in understanding.

Because it's like worshipping a man as God. So...images of muhammad are blasphemous because he was not God nor divine in any way, he was (according to muslims) a prophet.

**Eclectric**

LoP Guest Wrote:

Eclectric Wrote:
We are all well aware that Islam forbids imagery of Mohammad. I don't know if anyone has ever considered asking themselves why? In Christianity, I do not associate myself with any religious group BTW, the image of Christ is everywhere. Often depicted as a handsome white dude with a nice beard and angelic eyes. There is much reverence within the Christian community for this image of Christ.

If I recall from the Old Testament that Moses was not too keen on worshipping of images or false idols. I think the basis of faith is to look within rather than hooking one's faith onto an image or idol.

Could it be the misunderstanding of this whole image phenomenon is related to the culture of Islam not wishing to transfer their faith to a common image like the Christians did?

This is a very serious question and it is my wish to see more considered answers that will shed light on this subject that will bridge the divide in understanding.

Because it's like worshipping a man as God. So...images of muhammad are blasphemous because he was not God nor divine in any way, he was (according to muslims) a prophet.

If I recall correctly, so was Christ.

**LoP Guest** lop guest User ID: 101012 09-24-2012 04:25 PM

Jehovahs Witnesses Organization also does not post pictures of Christ even though they are Christian.

**LoP Guest** lop guest User ID: 101012 09-24-2012 04:26 PM

Eclectric Wrote:

LoP Guest Wrote:

Eclectric Wrote:
We are all well aware that Islam forbids imagery of Mohammad. I don't know if anyone has ever considered asking themselves why? In Christianity, I do not associate myself with any religious group BTW, the image of Christ is everywhere. Often depicted as a handsome white dude with a nice beard and angelic eyes. There is much reverence within the Christian community for this image of Christ.

If I recall from the Old Testament that Moses was not too keen on worshipping of images or false idols. I think the basis of faith is to look within rather than hooking one's faith onto an image or idol.

Could it be the misunderstanding of this whole image phenomenon is related to the culture of Islam not wishing to transfer their faith to a common image like the Christians did?

This is a very serious question and it is my wish to see more considered answers that will shed light on this subject that will bridge the divide in understanding.

Because it's like worshipping a man as God. So...images of muhammad are blasphemous because he was not God nor divine in any way, he was (according to muslims) a prophet.

If I recall correctly, so was Christ.

It is mandated in Islam that Jesus Christ was also a prophet..as was Moses and Abraham

**Eclectric**

LoP Guest Wrote:

Jehovahs Witnesses Organization also does not post pictures of Christ even though they are Christian.

They are not Christians. They deny the deity of Christ.

**LoP Guest** lop guest User ID: 62850 09-24-2012 04:27 PM

Eclectric Wrote:

LoP Guest Wrote:

Eclectric Wrote:
We are all well aware that Islam forbids imagery of Mohammad. I don't know if anyone has ever considered asking themselves why? In Christianity, I do not associate myself with any religious group BTW, the image of Christ is everywhere. Often depicted as a handsome white dude with a nice beard and angelic eyes. There is much reverence within the Christian community for this image of Christ.

If I recall from the Old Testament that Moses was not too keen on worshipping of images or false idols. I think the basis of faith is to look within rather than hooking one's faith onto an image or idol.

Could it be the misunderstanding of this whole image phenomenon is related to the culture of Islam not wishing to transfer their faith to a common image like the Christians did?

This is a very serious question and it is my wish to see more considered answers that will shed light on this subject that will bridge the divide in understanding.

Because it's like worshipping a man as God. So...images of muhammad are blasphemous because he was not God nor divine in any way, he was (according to muslims) a prophet.

If I recall correctly, so was Christ.

All of the OT prophets I'd assume. That would include Yeshua.

**Eclectric**

LoP Guest Wrote:

Eclectric Wrote:
LoP Guest Wrote:
Because it's like worshipping a man as God. So...images of muhammad are blasphemous because he was not God nor divine in any way, he was (according to muslims) a prophet.
If I recall correctly, so was Christ.

It is mandated in Islam that Jesus Christ was also a prophet..as was Moses and Abraham

Islam honours Christ while Christianity makes fun of Mohammad. I could see why that would upset Islam.

**River Fox**

Eclectric Wrote:

We are all well aware that Islam forbids imagery of Mohammad. I don't know if anyone has ever considered asking themselves why? In Christianity, I do not associate myself with any religious group BTW, the image of Christ is everywhere. Often depicted as a handsome white dude with a nice beard and angelic eyes. There is much reverence within the Christian community for this image of Christ.

If I recall from the Old Testament that Moses was not too keen on worshipping of images or false idols. I think the basis of faith is to look within rather than hooking one's faith onto an image or idol.

Could it be the misunderstanding of this whole image phenomenon is related to the culture of Islam not wishing to transfer their faith to a common image like the Christians did?

This is a very serious question and it is my wish to see more considered answers that will shed light on this subject that will bridge the divide in understanding.

I don't quite get what youre going for and I'll go back and read the whole thread.
At one time I was a docent for an art exhibit on Christian art. The church commissioned art to explain their doctrine to the community that could not read. The art was focused to a particular audience...there by making Jesus look European. The people at that time understood the symbolism down to what each color meant.
Over the years this art has taken on a dogma of it's own that moved away from the original message and the needs of Modern Man.

**Ray-Ray Debarge** lop guest User ID: 122470 09-24-2012 04:29 PM

Eclectric Wrote:

If I recall from the Old Testament that Moses was not too keen on worshipping of images or false idols.

Yet his "people" are among the most epic worshipers of material wealth. I don't think oil paintings are the issue here.

Not hatin', just sayin'

**Truth rising**

If people could just realize that Jesus/Mohamed are just memes everything would be so much better.

**River Fox**

evo Wrote:

From what I understand that is the exact reason some muslims don't allow depictions of mohammed. There are other muslim sects which do allow it though.

But they are a culture that is rich in Sacred Geometry that probably is truer to the Message.

**LoP Guest** lop guest User ID: 101012 09-24-2012 04:31 PM

Eclectric Wrote:

LoP Guest Wrote:
Jehovahs Witnesses Organization also does not post pictures of Christ even though they are Christian.

They are not Christians. They deny the deity of Christ.

O, I thought a christian was someone who followed the example of Christ. I didn't realize one had to see Christ as a God to be a Christian. :(

My Bad. (Not being a smart ass either..I really thought that)