My apologies to Betti for borrowing her idea but taking it in another direction. Seriously, if you are a Muslim, can you appreciate Christian art? Christians, what about Hindu or Buddhist carvings, or the poetry of India? Or the Kama Sutra for that matter! :-)
2007-06-19 11:43:09 · 17 answers · asked by in a handbasket 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Art is great and rich in all cultures whatever the main religion is. And like the character Petronius in Quo Vadis tells Nero in his ggodbye suicide note (regarding Nero's artistic talents):
Go ahead, burn the cities slaughter your enemies, indulge yorself in every whim but for the sake of the God's don't desecrate the arts!
Michael
2007-06-19 11:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by Michael Kelly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, YES. I have much respect for art in ALL forms...regardless of religion. The only thing I absolutely cannot respect is anything having to do with satanism. Other than that...I love paintings of various mythological gods and goddesses, I think the Buddhist temples are BEAUTIFUL, I enjoy Persian music...and yes, I like the Kama Sutra as well!
2007-06-19 11:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I often do appreciate art, music and writings from other religions. I just be sure to thank God for the beauty of these things and for the talent which He gave to the artists.
2007-06-19 11:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by The Raven † 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I can because art is a gift given to the artist, no matter what he does.
And I believe art should be shared, many people with the gifts do share. And thank goodness for that.
2007-06-19 12:15:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but I would be very cautious about the messages being communicated.
Spiritually, I think we are all sponges absorbing what every things hit our eye gates and ear gates. Those things we watch, read, and hear. We must be careful what we put in, because what goes in must come out.
Think about it, you normally don't curse (cuss) but you have been hanging around with a new friend who cusses alot...suddenly you find yourself saying a few cuss words here and there.
2007-06-19 11:49:30 · answer #5 · answered by cbgrace71 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know you said believers, im more of a questioner, but i can still appreciate art no matter the religion, which kind of is the same thing but reversed? i think all art is beautiful.
2007-06-19 11:47:04 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle E 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a believer and I love a whole lot of art, etc. I love Muslim prayer rugs and jade Buddhas, just to name 2.
2007-06-19 11:49:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love the architecture of India. Even mosques have a beauty about them. art is art.
2007-06-19 11:53:41 · answer #8 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any red-blooded human would appreciate the Kama Sutra.
Yes, I appreciate artwork from any faith; as long as it's actually artwork and not a half-assed attempt at artwork.
2007-06-19 11:49:27 · answer #9 · answered by ಠ__ಠ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't have no problem with anything like that, it is to me interesting of such a difference everyone beliefs or religions how ever you want to say it is. I have read poetry of India. It is all very interesting to me.
2007-06-19 11:52:36 · answer #10 · answered by pops 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋