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citizen 10-25-2009 06:27 PM
Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
...These figurines are available for purchase thanks to the marketing efforts of a company called "Fishermen, Inc.". This clever company has made it possible for you to pick and choose the Jesus that best fits your personal tastes and hobbies. The idea here is to make a Jesus in your own image...


http://www.wearefishermen.com/home.html


...Isn't that the very definition of an idol?...

jfrog 10-25-2009 06:33 PM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822079)
...These figurines are available for purchase thanks to the marketing efforts of a company called "Fishermen, Inc.". This clever company has made it possible for you to pick and choose the Jesus that best fits your personal tastes and hobbies. The idea here is to make a Jesus in your own image...


http://www.wearefishermen.com/home.html


...Isn't that the very definition of an idol?...
I find those figurines hilarious :ursofunny :ursofunny :ursofunny

jfrog 10-25-2009 06:39 PM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822079)
...These figurines are available for purchase thanks to the marketing efforts of a company called "Fishermen, Inc.". This clever company has made it possible for you to pick and choose the Jesus that best fits your personal tastes and hobbies. The idea here is to make a Jesus in your own image...


http://www.wearefishermen.com/home.html


...Isn't that the very definition of an idol?...
I'm not sure if those are worse or this is worse :/

Raptor Jesus

RandyWayne 10-25-2009 07:27 PM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
Too bad they don't offer a Prophet Mohammad action figure (complete with a kung fu grip)!

jfrog 10-25-2009 07:38 PM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by RandyWayne (Post 822093)
Too bad they don't offer a Prophet Mohammad action figure (complete with a kung fu grip)!
If we could only convince muslims that the terrorists have been drawing pictures of mohammed then the war on terror would be over.

DerechHashem 10-25-2009 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822079)
...These figurines are available for purchase thanks to the marketing efforts of a company called "Fishermen, Inc.". This clever company has made it possible for you to pick and choose the Jesus that best fits your personal tastes and hobbies. The idea here is to make a Jesus in your own image...


http://www.wearefishermen.com/home.html


...Isn't that the very definition of an idol?...
How about this one?

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RandyWayne 10-25-2009 09:24 PM
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http://www.obamaformessiah.com/wp-co...siah-obama.jpg

citizen 10-26-2009 07:11 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
All of these artists, sculptures and painters are going to stand before an Angry God. That would be the figurines and the graphic artist making Jesus to look like Obama. Where is the reverence for our Saviour? And it is not funny one bit. Why have Christians lost reverence for our Saviour? You are as guilty as this company selling the Jesus dolls and the drawings, because you find it hilarious.

Timmy 10-26-2009 07:25 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822192)
All of these artists, sculptures and painters are going to stand before an Angry God. That would be the figurines and the graphic artist making Jesus to look like Obama. Where is the reverence for our Saviour? And it is not funny one bit. Why have Christians lost reverence for our Saviour? You are as guilty as this company selling the Jesus dolls and the drawings, because you find it hilarious.
:spit

Wow, God has no sense of humor at all! (Apparently.)

Sam 10-26-2009 07:49 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
If you want to see what Jesus looked like, check out the Shroud of Turin


http://www.shroud.com/

Timmy 10-26-2009 08:20 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by Sam (Post 822203)
If you want to see what Jesus looked like, check out the Shroud of Turin


http://www.shroud.com/
And they say photography was invented in the 19th century. Pffft!

Timmy 10-26-2009 08:31 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
Will God punish whoever made this poster? And me for thinking it's funny?

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/1...ahjesusdu0.jpg

rgcraig 10-26-2009 09:20 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822079)
...These figurines are available for purchase thanks to the marketing efforts of a company called "Fishermen, Inc.". This clever company has made it possible for you to pick and choose the Jesus that best fits your personal tastes and hobbies. The idea here is to make a Jesus in your own image...


http://www.wearefishermen.com/home.html


...Isn't that the very definition of an idol?...
I guess I don't see the humor in it - I think it's silly.

Sam 10-26-2009 10:04 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
Don't we all pretty well make God/Jesus into our own image?

If we are Conservative, we make Him Conservative.
If we are Republican, we make Him Republican.
If we are New Age, we make Him New Age.
If we are Socialist, we make Him Socialist.
If we are homophobic or racist, we make Him that way.
If we are GLBT, we make Him that way.
If we are pro-life or pro-choice (I don't like either of those labels) we make Him that way.
If we are a Hippy (for want of a more recent term) we make Him a Hippy.
etc. etc.

rgcraig 10-26-2009 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Sam (Post 822262)
Don't we all pretty well make God/Jesus into our own image?

If we are Conservative, we make Him Conservative.
If we are Republican, we make Him Republican.
If we are New Age, we make Him New Age.
If we are Socialist, we make Him Socialist.
If we are homophobic or racist, we make Him that way.
If we are GLBT, we make Him that way.
If we are pro-life or pro-choice (I don't like either of those labels) we make Him that way.
If we are a Hippy (for want of a more recent term) we make Him a Hippy.
etc. etc.
Yes, we pretty well limit him.

Timmy 10-26-2009 10:08 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by Sam (Post 822262)
Don't we all pretty well make God/Jesus into our own image?

If we are Conservative, we make Him Conservative.
If we are Republican, we make Him Republican.
If we are New Age, we make Him New Age.
If we are Socialist, we make Him Socialist.
If we are homophobic or racist, we make Him that way.
If we are GLBT, we make Him that way.
If we are pro-life or pro-choice (I don't like either of those labels) we make Him that way.
If we are a Hippy (for want of a more recent term) we make Him a Hippy.
etc. etc.
If we're agnostic, we make Him that way? :heeheehee

DerechHashem 10-26-2009 10:12 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822192)
All of these artists, sculptures and painters are going to stand before an Angry God. That would be the figurines and the graphic artist making Jesus to look like Obama. Where is the reverence for our Saviour? And it is not funny one bit. Why have Christians lost reverence for our Saviour? You are as guilty as this company selling the Jesus dolls and the drawings, because you find it hilarious.
Actually you have it backwards, they are making Obama look like the Messiah. Metamussel might make you feel better. Just my opinion. Thank you for being my Judge, Jury and Condemner, and I do find it hilarious, but you know what is scary, some folks buy into it. Be scared, be vary scared.

*AQuietPlace* 10-26-2009 10:40 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by Sam (Post 822262)
Don't we all pretty well make God/Jesus into our own image?

If we are Conservative, we make Him Conservative.
If we are Republican, we make Him Republican.
If we are New Age, we make Him New Age.
If we are Socialist, we make Him Socialist.
If we are homophobic or racist, we make Him that way.
If we are GLBT, we make Him that way.
If we are pro-life or pro-choice (I don't like either of those labels) we make Him that way.
If we are a Hippy (for want of a more recent term) we make Him a Hippy.
etc. etc.
That's what I was thinking.... we all make him into our own image every day.

citizen 10-26-2009 11:05 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by DerechHashem (Post 822271)
Actually you have it backwards, they are making Obama look like the Messiah. Metamussel might make you feel better. Just my opinion. Thank you for being my Judge, Jury and Condemner, and I do find it hilarious, but you know what is scary, some folks buy into it. Be scared, be vary scared.
I dont judge you.....the WORD judges you. You'd do better to believe it and reverence it.

Timmy 10-26-2009 11:19 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822293)
I dont judge you.....the WORD judges you. You'd do better to believe it and reverence it.
Where does the WORD say not to make funny pictures of Jesus?

RandyWayne 10-26-2009 11:30 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 822305)
Where does the WORD say not to make funny pictures of Jesus?
Or more to the point, funny pictures of Obama?

citizen 10-26-2009 04:01 PM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 822305)
Where does the WORD say not to make funny pictures of Jesus?
You are not to make pictures of God. Period. Not funny or lovely or creepy or anything.

citizen 10-26-2009 04:05 PM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by RandyWayne (Post 822314)
Or more to the point, funny pictures of Obama?
Then make funny pictures of Obama, a mear man, Not pictures of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

How can apostolics think its funny to have figurines of what is suppose to be Jesus? You people act more like childlike devils than people of God. You should be ashamed.

DerechHashem 10-26-2009 06:25 PM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822293)
I dont judge you.....the WORD judges you. You'd do better to believe it and reverence it.
Actually it was you. But it's cool.

RandyWayne 10-26-2009 07:18 PM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822490)
Then make funny pictures of Obama, a mear man, Not pictures of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

How can apostolics think its funny to have figurines of what is suppose to be Jesus? You people act more like childlike devils than people of God. You should be ashamed.
Is this any better?

http://www.villainouscompany.com/vcb...obama-pope.png

Or this?

http://rlv.zcache.com/obama_pope_of_...98q6yv_400.jpg

holinesspk 10-27-2009 06:31 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822490)
Then make funny pictures of Obama, a mear man, Not pictures of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

How can apostolics think its funny to have figurines of what is suppose to be Jesus? You people act more like childlike devils than people of God. You should be ashamed.
.....I just cringed when I pulled up this thread. Citizen.....you are absolutely correct. It made me cringe to think how easily people mock our Lord. You DONT make fun of Jesus or make Him the butt of a new joke. I think respect has been lost for Jesus Christ. I would not want to be in their shoes.

I almost felt like repenting just looking at some of that. It made me sick.

Look y'all. We arent talking about mohammed or buddha. We are talking about basically mocking God Almighty. The Bible says in the 10 commandments to not make unto yourselves ANY GRAVEN IMAGES. That means a "formed image". Quite frankly as an apostolic, it embarasses me that "apostolics" would actually ind these humorous and would be promoting such garbage when even the baptists wouldnt put up with this trash......God have mercy...

Timmy 10-27-2009 06:38 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by holinesspk (Post 822748)
. . .The Bible says in the 10 commandments to not make unto yourselves ANY GRAVEN IMAGES. That means a "formed image". . . .
So drawing, painting, sculpture, photography..... all evil?

Timmy 10-27-2009 06:40 AM
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http://www.pentecostalherald.com/Med...rald%20cvr.jpg

Evil?

Timmy 10-27-2009 06:41 AM
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http://www.worldwidepf.com/go/defaul...ets/header.jpg

Wicked?

Timmy 10-27-2009 06:43 AM
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http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com...&pictureid=496

Abomination?

(Oh, wait. Never mind that one! :lol)

holinesspk 10-27-2009 07:26 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
I'll just be honest with ya man, I dont like pictures of Jesus. To me, its way to close to the line. I dont want to be anywhere near that line.

As far as the WPF picture, I dont see a picture of Jesus. Just a bunch of hypocrites....lol.

Timmy 10-27-2009 08:32 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by holinesspk (Post 822782)
I'll just be honest with ya man, I dont like pictures of Jesus. To me, its way to close to the line. I dont want to be anywhere near that line.
Ah! You don't like them! That's different. And it's fine. We all have different taste, after all.

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As far as the WPF picture, I dont see a picture of Jesus. Just a bunch of hypocrites....lol.

Ouch! But you said "ANY GRAVEN IMAGES". Meaning "formed". Now you want to make exceptions?

*AQuietPlace* 10-27-2009 08:35 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by holinesspk (Post 822782)
I'll just be honest with ya man, I dont like pictures of Jesus. To me, its way to close to the line. I dont want to be anywhere near that line.

As far as the WPF picture, I dont see a picture of Jesus. Just a bunch of hypocrites....lol.
So everyone in that picture is a hypocrite?

Hmmmm....

BrotherEastman 10-27-2009 08:39 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822079)
...These figurines are available for purchase thanks to the marketing efforts of a company called "Fishermen, Inc.". This clever company has made it possible for you to pick and choose the Jesus that best fits your personal tastes and hobbies. The idea here is to make a Jesus in your own image...


http://www.wearefishermen.com/home.html


...Isn't that the very definition of an idol?...
EXACTLY what I was thinking as I read your post. :thumbsup

BrotherEastman 10-27-2009 08:41 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822192)
All of these artists, sculptures and painters are going to stand before an Angry God. That would be the figurines and the graphic artist making Jesus to look like Obama. Where is the reverence for our Saviour? And it is not funny one bit. Why have Christians lost reverence for our Saviour? You are as guilty as this company selling the Jesus dolls and the drawings, because you find it hilarious.
I think ALL sin will make God angry, not just idolatry.

BrotherEastman 10-27-2009 08:43 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 822197)
:spit

Wow, God has no sense of humor at all! (Apparently.)
No, I think God does have a sense of humor. He created you didn't He?:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny:gotcha

Timmy 10-27-2009 08:43 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822079)
...These figurines are available for purchase thanks to the marketing efforts of a company called "Fishermen, Inc.". This clever company has made it possible for you to pick and choose the Jesus that best fits your personal tastes and hobbies. The idea here is to make a Jesus in your own image...


http://www.wearefishermen.com/home.html


...Isn't that the very definition of an idol?...
Wait. What? Uhhhh, no, I don't think it is. You think an idol is making a Jesus in one's own image? That's ... just ... weird.

(Besides, I didn't see an "I am nerd" Jesus in the list! :lol)

Timmy 10-27-2009 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BrotherEastman (Post 822825)
No, I think God does have a sense of humor. He created you didn't He?:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny:gotcha
:lol

BrotherEastman 10-27-2009 08:48 AM
Re: Make a Jesus In Your Own Image
 
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Originally Posted by citizen (Post 822490)
Then make funny pictures of Obama, a mear man, Not pictures of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

How can apostolics think its funny to have figurines of what is suppose to be Jesus? You people act more like childlike devils than people of God. You should be ashamed.
Uhhhh, I don't think anyone here appreciates idolatry. Just where are you getting at?


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