Idk I don't see what's so wrong with it. I mean whatever gets you through the day. I don't see any difference between that and Christianity. Both are faiths with no factual backing so imo equal. I don't think its healthy to worship anything though
We all worship idols. Look at hannah montana or the maryln manroe statue in Chicago, I went there recently and couldn't help but think of it as idol worship with all the people taking pictures in front of it. Bowing down and singing songs is not the only form of worship
no need to worship anything but if it floats your boat go ahead , it can give a very big mental advantage to people who do if there doing stuff and junk and i havnt got a clue what im even saying goodbye
There's nothing wrong with healthy respect and admiration, but I don't think that's what OP is talking about
I don't really believe that the idols or symbols(i am assuming that this is what you are asking and not the celebrities type) have all that much power to them. However, having a symbol of some sort makes it much easier to focus the mind on the prayers.
good thread, the only thing worthy of worship IMO, is that we are part of this, and not seperate somehow. "All is One" "We are of the same Father", etc. i think the original concept of God has been perverted, its more like "tao", or oneness. God to me is not an entity, but everything. the fact that the Vatican, and mainstream religous authorities have enabled Prohibition of the Tree of Life to occur, exemplifies their false doctrine and character.
I don't really like the idea.. but we all have figures that are "in the spotlight" that we feel we have a connection too. I just hate when people want to be there idols. It seems like being unique is harder and harder as time goes on and everythings been done. Some awesome lyrics (although pretty pessimistic.. haha) that made me realise idolising is kind of pointless: I met a boy wearing Vans, 501s, and a Dope Beastie t, nipple rings, and New tattoos that claimed that he Was OGT, From '92, The first EP. And in between Sips of Coke He told me that He thought We were sellin' out, Layin' down, Suckin' up To the man. Well now I've got some A-dvice for you, little buddy. Before you point the finger You should know that I'm the man, And if I'm the man, Then you're the man, and He's the man as well so you can Point that fuckin' finger up your ass. All you know about me is what I've sold you, Dumb fuck. I sold out long before you ever heard my name. I sold my soul to make a record, Dip shit, And you bought one. So I've got some Advice for you, little buddy. Before you point your finger You should know that I'm the man, If I'm the fuckin' man Then you're the fuckin' man as well So you can Point that fuckin' finger up your ass. All you know about me is what I've sold you, Dumb fuck. I sold out long before you ever heard my name. I sold my soul to make a record, Dip shit, And you bought one. All you read and Wear or see and Hear on TV Is a product Begging for your Fatass dirty Dollar So...Shut up and Buy my new record Send more money Fuck you, buddy. You have to understand that his lyrics are often pessimistic just to show the futility in the concept..
most everyone has an idol, many more than one. Catholics, Hindu's. Movie stars are idols, sports stars, hero's, family members. Its all the same
I have an amulet that's supposed to protect me from the 'Angle of death'. So far it's working coz I'm still alive.