You know, the man with the white beard in a white robe.
2007-11-10 11:25:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
LuLu - in what way (im talking as in physical appearance, not what he actually does)
2007-11-10 11:29:31 · update #1
Being as we're human, sometimes we need to have an image to attach to something that cannot be seen. For example, the heart symbolizing love. Personally, I think that arguing about whether God has a white beard is kind of a waste of time. It really doesn't matter - if it helps some people to picture him that way, I think that's fine.
2007-11-10 11:31:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do.
The 10 Commandments forbid a graven image that might depict Him. The image itself has no inherent evil, but humans will worship anything, and that's a problem for God if we worship an image, instead of worshiping Him in Spirit and in Truth.
2007-11-10 11:33:59 · answer #2 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do.
Well, the pictures I saw of Jesus (when I was a child) always depicted him as having fair hair and skin, with blue eyes. And if you look at the region where Jesus comes from, well, let's just say that - in general - people from Jerusalem were FAR from being that fair complected!
2007-11-10 11:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What bothers me more is Jesus portrayed as a skinny, sickly looking guy on a cross.
He was a carpenter, strong and muscular, probably tanned from the sun and the fact He was of Jewish lineage indicates a strong face, with olive skin.
Let's face it, Jesus (while on this earth) was a hunk! But He resisted EVERY temptation.
2007-11-10 11:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think so, unless it was something really disrespectful. I think you're thinking of Muslims and depictions of Muhammed, which is against the laws of their religion.
2007-11-10 11:30:36 · answer #5 · answered by lwa519 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like Moses.
2007-11-10 11:30:01 · answer #6 · answered by bookofisaiah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't bother me ... but what's He think of it? God has a sense of humor:
The handwriting one the wall, Book of Danial.
2007-11-10 11:31:07 · answer #7 · answered by David G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what God looks like. I don't believe anyone does. So...I guess I kinda do...but I dont make it a huge deal...
2007-11-10 11:37:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really mind. I know that is not how he looked but if it helps people to strengthen their belief then I don't see the problem.
2007-11-10 11:29:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not like blasphemy, but it's kinda lame to try to physically show what God 'looks' like bc he can't be painted into a picture..
2007-11-10 11:29:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋