What is your opinion of this statue of Jesus that I found in a Catholic Church in a small, Mexican, town?
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I note several poignant details: The bruises on His face, hands, and feet; the purple robe of royalty, the discarded cross behind him.
25 But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
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Why do believers intentionally create idols? Don't they know that this is prohibited? I'm curious, are they turning a blind eye?
Bearing in mind that no statue or picture of Jesus is the true image of our Saviour, but I really don't like that one.
It looks that it is depicting the suffering of Jesus - being beaten and carrying a cross to Calvary. The cross is probably missing from the statue, now.
I see nothing "demonic" about the statue.
I see nothing "demonic" about the statue.
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Keep in mind the difference in the symbol of the cross compared to the Catholic Crucifix. In Catholicism, Christ is crucified again and again in every mass and the focus is on his sacrifice. This is why Christ remains on the cross, crucified; we are to eternally feel guilty for the sacrifice that needed to be made due to our depravity.
(By contrast, the Protestant cross is empty. This is to symbolize the resurrection, the glory of God and the hope that we will one day inherit eternal life and receive a glorified body as Christ has.)
I was raised a Catholic and felt it spiritually dead. The statue does look demonic. There is a demonic influence in the Catholic Church, IMO. The statue is one manifestation of this but not the biggest. The biggest manifestation of demonic influence in the Catholic Church is their presumption to be our mediator to Christ. Jesus is God's anointed as our mediator to him. We are to have a direct relationship with God through Christ. PERIOD. FULL STOP. What would motivate men to come between man and his Creator who planned direct relationship through his son?
Because it is intertwined in Mexican culture and Mexican Catholicism. Now I'm not claiming this was on the creator's mind, only speculating.
This statue is not inspired by Día de los Muertos. It comes from a long Spanish Catholic Holy Week tradition depicting Jesus during His Passion, commonly called Jesús Nazareno.
It predates modern Day of the Dead imagery by centuries and is meant to emphasize Isaiah 53, Christ’s suffering and humility, not death worship or occult themes.
If you're asking me personally? I wouldn't have a piece like that in my house. I pray over every new or old thing that comes into my home.
It predates modern Day of the Dead imagery by centuries and is meant to emphasize Isaiah 53, Christ’s suffering and humility, not death worship or occult themes.
If you're asking me personally? I wouldn't have a piece like that in my house. I pray over every new or old thing that comes into my home.
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I've heard that demons can attach themselves to places and things. Is that why you pray over every new or old thing that comes into my home?
Yes, I pray over everything that enters my home. Particularly things that are given to me. One time, a lady gave me an interesting vase. I didn't sleep that night because I sensed something was in the house. I dreamed of that vase. Then I woke up in the night and went down the passage; I sensed something was there. I turned the light on and the vase was sitting in the passage. I prayed over it, thinking I would get rid of it the next morning if I still sensed a presence. The next morning the presence was gone. It's been fine ever since...
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Nah. Our son took us to a Mexican restaurant that had a Dia de los muertos theme. Very different vibe; more like an uneasy mocking of Death. From this one, I get a vibe of Christ's suffering, which aligns with how Catholics see the Crucifixion. In particular, I found the bruising of His face, hands, and feet to be the focus.
Not that I'd want to have this one in my living room.
@RepentingChristian I receive revelation from the lord in various ways. Nothing is revealed unless the Lord wants me to know something for whatever reason. I am not the boss of the Holy Spirit. He is the boss of me.
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