Which religion has the most beautiful buildings?

[QuoVadisNation]

Tis' no idolatry when it's the actual picture of da lord.


the ACTUAL picture.


ACTUAL!

unfortunately, I don't think that statue of Jesus counts. Seeing how it's not a building.

 

[Stacmon]

Tis' no idolatry when it's the actual picture of da lord.


the ACTUAL picture.


ACTUAL!

unfortunately, I don't think that statue of Jesus counts. Seeing how it's not a building.

Actually, I was referring to the statue itself, rather than the picture.

Muslims also believe that any depiction of a prophet should be avoided, as it could lead to idolatry. This includes paintings, statues (obviously, idols ) and so on.

Just look at how prevalent Jesus' (pbuh) figure is and the role he is assigned in Christianity .

 

[QuoVadisNation]

When I think about, I believe the justification behind the depiction of heavenly bodies (like Jesus, angels, etc.) is that the statues, paintings, and pictures themselves are not revered as objects of worship. But rather, they are merely instructional tools representing what the faith is. So technically, I think it all matters on one's interpretation of idolatry. To automatically renounce everything resembling God or whatever is just a rather orthodox interpretation on the subject. Frankly despite being a christian, I have no beef with it because I do not worship it.

 

[Stacmon]

When I think about, I believe the justification behind the depiction of heavenly bodies (like Jesus, angels, etc.) is that the statues, paintings, and pictures themselves are not revered as objects of worship. But rather, they are merely instructional tools representing what the faith is. So technically, I think it all matters on one's interpretation of idolatry. To automatically renounce everything resembling God or whatever is just a rather orthodox interpretation on the subject. Frankly despite being a christian, I have no beef with it because I do not worship it.

The Qur'an approaches certain matters with a very logical philosophy. Namely, some things may have benefits, but their harm outweighs those benefits.

For example, this argument is made regarding the consumption of alcohol. There may be some very minor health benefits to alcohol, but consumption in amounts that are actually beneficial to the body (without causing more harm) pretty much never takes place. Instead, even occasional drinkers that don't drink to get drunk consume far too much.

With this in mind, it's easier to understand why depictions of the prophets (pbut) are not permitted.

Even shortly after Muhammad's (pbuh) death, Islam had to be protected. Some of the mourners were so distraught at the loss of their prophet that they thought he couldn't possibly be dead. Suggestions that he was more than a simple human began popping up but Abu Bakr quickly dismissed those views. He consoled the grieving and encouraged them to remember Muhammad's (pbuh) revelation.

Just couldn't resist adding this. Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (the Mosque of the Prophet)

 

[Ansar]

I really like Russian Orthodox churches.

 

[Israelite9191]

Baha'i is definately my choice. Up close in personal the Baha'i temples are more impressive than anything. The carvings on the one in Willmette are spectacular and really breathtaking. In particular, what I love about all Baha'i temples is the way they blend nature, modern architecture, and classical archietecture into a cohesive whole drawing on the myriad of traditions as well as G-d's own creations on Earth.