Jesus said that blasphemy of the Son of Man is forgiven, but blasphemy of the Holy Spirit isn't.
Jesus said His body is the Bread that came down from heaven that was broken for us. So, it is blasphemy. Jesus didn't say He was the Chocolate bar that came down from Heaven.
Do you think that Jesus just overlooks this, or is the sculpture artist in trouble?
2007-04-02 08:19:49 · 14 answers · asked by LottaLou 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus is very good at forgiving. I am sure it will be ok.
BTW Son of Man is a term that comes from hebrew and means "human being" it does not refer especially to jesus actually.
2007-04-02 10:41:32 · answer #1 · answered by Eyebright 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it's certainly an expression of the artist's creativity, but the subject matter and its treatment makes is certainly inappropriate, if not blasphemous. For many in the world Jesus is a focal point of their religious beliefs and, as such, should engender respect rather than sensationalism.
As a practicing Catholic, my objection is not so much from a theological standpoint as it is from a simple matter of disrespect for one of the world's most historically significant figures. I would feel exactly the same way if other significant figures were depicted in chocolate and the public subsequently invited to lick or eat the sculpture, as was the case here.
I can't speak for Jesus, but I'm guessing that if He were around today He'd take a look at it and say "Gimme a break...that's what I gave this guy talent for?"
2007-04-02 17:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by nudie chick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's funny, because the name of a substance found in chocolate, "theobroma," means "food of the Gods." I'm sure a lot of people would agree that chocolate deserves that appelation more than bread.
I do find the sculpture a touch disrespectful, but it's wonderfully executed. And I think we're closest to any God out there when we are creative. I would like to see what else that sculptor can do.
2007-04-02 15:25:12 · answer #3 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There is true evil in the world. Hunger. Disease. Terrorism.
To even worry about such triviality as "candy Crucifixes" is - sorry, just beyond me.
If you don't want a chocolate Jesus...(and I certainly don't) - - DON'T BUY ONE!
Use your energy this Holy Week to focus on the person in the mirror....and stop worrying about candy. For God's sake!
2007-04-02 15:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
This is not blasphemy as long as this sculpture is not being worshipped.
2007-04-02 15:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes i do think it is totally wrong. who would want to eat a chocolate sculpture of jesus suffering on the cross. it seems to me like its mocking christianity.
2007-04-02 15:31:04 · answer #6 · answered by Megan 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think this is a communion I'd like to take part in. What wine is being served with the chocolate?
2007-04-02 15:23:09 · answer #7 · answered by Babs 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If Jesus doesn't have a sense of humor, nobody's gettin' in.... especially not a lot of his followers.
2007-04-02 15:25:21 · answer #8 · answered by billthakat 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I know which part of this sculpture I'd nibble first... of course, a rabbi already stole a piece, but...
2007-04-02 15:23:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i want to make a chocolate mohammed at ramadan and see what happens
2007-04-02 15:23:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋