OK, I have a problem with this...
Fox News reports that Wal-Mart is selling a new line of action figures. OK. And the theme is Bible heroes. OK. And the description is as follows:
A 12 inch talking Jesus doll? The company, One2believe, apparently thinks that a small talking plastic idolatrous representation of the Sovereign Lord of Creation, the Lamb of God, the Alpha and the Omega is an effective disciplining and evangelism tool. I guess that whole second Commandment is irrelevant in today's church. I don't really even like paintings that depict an artists rendition of what Christ looks like, much less an action figure that sends the message that Jesus is just another cool toy, on par with Optimus Prime and G.I. Joe. This goes beyond what some call "Jesus Junk" or schlock sold at Christian stores. Perhaps I am just an old fuddy duddy curmudgeon out of step with modern methods of Christian education, but to me this enters into virtual mockery of Christ.
Fox News reports that Wal-Mart is selling a new line of action figures. OK. And the theme is Bible heroes. OK. And the description is as follows:
The toys, based on biblical stories, include a 3-inch figure of Daniel in the lion's den, a 12-inch talking Jesus doll and 13-inch Samson action figure.
A 12 inch talking Jesus doll? The company, One2believe, apparently thinks that a small talking plastic idolatrous representation of the Sovereign Lord of Creation, the Lamb of God, the Alpha and the Omega is an effective disciplining and evangelism tool. I guess that whole second Commandment is irrelevant in today's church. I don't really even like paintings that depict an artists rendition of what Christ looks like, much less an action figure that sends the message that Jesus is just another cool toy, on par with Optimus Prime and G.I. Joe. This goes beyond what some call "Jesus Junk" or schlock sold at Christian stores. Perhaps I am just an old fuddy duddy curmudgeon out of step with modern methods of Christian education, but to me this enters into virtual mockery of Christ.
Where is the reverence? Where is the gravity? The honor? The respect? The fear of the Lord?
1 comment:
No, you are right. This is outright idolatry... Soon people will be saying that it will be good accountability or a reminder of who God is... physical images bringing people closer to God... The essence of idolatry...
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