Why is it acceptable to market a line of Christian action figures but not Islamic ones?

Question

Gorgeous...our Wal-Mart devotes an entire aisle to Biblical action figures. No one is insulted. I can only imagine what would happen if Islamic figures were added. Pity.

Answer 1

I don't think it's a good idea to market Prophets (of any religion) because

1- They are not toys and the message they (may Allah be pleased with them) gave was nothing to joke with.

2- Inaccurate depiction of said person/Prophet (I know just about how Muhammad (SAW) looks as any one of my Muslim contacts).

I feel if people just back the hell off other people's religion and show some common courtesy and respect, things could be SOOOOOOO much better.

Answer 2

Hello, Red Queen:

The third-century historian, Eusebius, noted that Christians were not averse to making images of Jesus; in fact, he says he has seen color pictures as well as a life-sized bronze statue of Jesus with the "healed" woman at his feet.

Under the Ottomans, undoubtedly the brass was melted to make a cannon to kill Christians. You see, under Islam, Icons are a sin, yet you can evangelize with the sword.

Why are they here? Well, think for a minute:

The 10 tribes of Israel was attacking the southern tribe of Judah and Benjamen, so Isaiah anointed the king of Assyria to destroy them--they were sold as slaves. That territory then belonged to Assyrians and became known as Samaria in the N.T.\

Likewise, when the Greek emperor Justinian used military conquests to expand Christianity and Catholicism, Islam was raised, and a full 1/3 of the Christian Roman Empire is now worshiping Allah (Destroyer, see Rev. 9:11) Yes, nine-eleven

And God told us in advance, see "The Rise, Declline, and Death of Islam in Bible Prophecy" at www.revelado.org/islam.htm

Shalom, peace in Jesus, Ben Yeshua

Answer 3

Christians see letting children have toys that remind them of their faith is not only accepted, but we embrace the idea.
Where as Muslims are concerned that the items may be taken as an idol, or maybe defamed in some way.
For Muslims, all of mankind must show the greatest of reverence to their prophets, their holy people and to their religion in every way.

Answer 4

Red Queen,
I believe that the general public might not support it in the greatest part of the USA but I imagine it would be supported in other parts of the world. Many times companies do market research to see what the public will buy and what the public thinks of such things. That research generally causes them to either spend money or not on different projects. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Answer 5

Acceptable to whom? Having both wouldn't bother me at all. I think action figures (religious) are offensive to Islamics because they are essentially playthings and the islamics do not want children to learn to love their god, they want them to fear him. It's hard to fear a God you played with as a youth.

Answer 6

Islamic law prohibits the characterization of peoples images, Christianity doesn't.

Answer 7

ONCE AGAIN people- it has nothing to do with the marketing- it has to do with the fact that if a little girl names a teddy bear after Muhammad her teacher is given a death sentence by man. THAT IS WHAT IS WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 8

Because much as I hate to generalise, just based on what I can see, the Islamic faith doesn't seem to encourage much of a sense of humour.....

Good question, though; have a star :)

Answer 9

Just visit a Mexican market and you will see Jesus products everywhere. Catholics are big on those things. No offense intended.

Answer 10

rebel production problems exist with manufacturing tiny RPGs for toy consumption