Here's a picture:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Rockefeller_Center_Prometheus.jpg
It's a statue of another god, similar to the ones the Israelites carved while Moses was on mount Sinai... Is that a violation of the Ten Commandments?
2006-12-14 10:23:17 · 15 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think that counts as art and not a graven image. Unless people are praying to it that is.
2006-12-14 10:25:59 · answer #1 · answered by catscratch 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is considered a "graven image", YES, but I'm not sure if he was a god though... Although some may consider to elevate him as such since he apparently stole from the gods and gave FIRE and technology to mankind.
And, YES, it would be a violation of the Ten Commandments IF YOU WORSHIP such a "graven image".
Peace be with you.
2006-12-14 10:39:34 · answer #2 · answered by Arf Bee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Staci, New York City is the safest large city in America. Rockefeller Center is one of the nicest safest places in this city. I allowed my daughter to go there (with her girlfriend) when she was 14. There is one problem it is crowded, but well worth it. - Also want a hot chocolate. on the street sides above the skating rink there are elevators (in glass cylinders) to the lower level. Get a hot drink at starbucks and grab a seat (lots of free seating) and watch the skaters. It may be packed above, but there is always a seat below.
2016-05-24 05:51:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait, I'm confused, the Rockefeller Center is privately owned I thought. In what way does that violate the 10 commandments? The government isn't endorsing a religion.
2006-12-14 10:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by u_wish1984 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the idea was to ban all statues - but the WORSHIP of them.
I don't think I've seen anyone worship this statue - and I don't think that it was intended to be worshiped - so NO, I don't think this is an issue.
2006-12-14 10:50:31 · answer #5 · answered by tigglys 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prometheus was not a god.
He took fire from the gods and gave it to mankind.
2006-12-14 10:27:18 · answer #6 · answered by George 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, since nobody uses it for worship. only objects that are worshiped as gods are graven images.
2006-12-14 10:26:06 · answer #7 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, and I guess 9/11 was a punishment for that.
2006-12-14 10:25:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, but who cares? It's not like there's any real god around who would mind.
2006-12-14 10:24:57 · answer #9 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sure it's a violation!! but who cares? if it weren't for prometheus, we wouldn't have half of what we have today!!
2006-12-14 10:26:57 · answer #10 · answered by wrldzgr8stdad 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋