Baptist Congregation Votes Jesus Statue Out for Being 'Too Catholic'

Catholic News Agency ^ | 5/30/18 | Mary Rezac

[GreyFriar]

I guess that they would be happier with a statue of John the Baptist, since they are Baptists. To me, this move is total idiocy on the part of the congregation.

[nwrep]

It does resemble Christ the Redeemer statue from Brazil....

[hinckley buzzard]

So pray tell, what does a “Baptist Jesus” look like?

[Jolla]

Sometimes, leaving earth to go live on another planet sounds like a pretty good idea.

[Mr Rogers]

Why is it idiocy?

I’m baptist. We don’t have any statues in the church. There is one painting of Jesus, but it is off to one side. I doubt many know it is there, and those who know don’t pay it any attention.

I’d have argued against the statue based on lack of artistic merit, but saying baptist churches don’t do statues is pretty accurate - based on having moved around the country a lot and having been in many baptist churches. Off the top of my head, I can’t remember ONE statue in any of them.

You want statues? Have a nut! Wanting a baptist church to look like a baptist church is hardly strange!

[Mr Rogers]

Look more like the Burger King King to me...

[Mrs. Don-o]

I feel a little sad that this happened. I have a lot of love and respect for Baptists (my husband's side of the family is solidly Baptist, and they're the dearest people in the world) and I can't imagine any of them having a problem with a statue of Jesus.

But maybe they'll sell it and use the $$ for the missions. That would be a positive and large-hearted response.

[Dilbert San Diego]

Is there some reason why there would not be a statue in a Baptist Church? I’m not familiar with the various Baptist denominations, much less all.of the other various Christian denominations. Does the theology discourage or prohibit such displays?

[SC DOC]

"This is why Christ is represented as though he is stepping outside of the building, not just confined to the idleness of inner walls," Baker wrote in the letter, which his friend also posted on Facebook.

I can see how many would be confused by this as Christ obviously was never in the building to start with.

[af_vet_1981]

Why is it idiocy?

... We don’t have any statues in the church. There is one painting of Jesus, but it is off to one side.

Because both statues and paintings are artistic renderings of the image of Jesus ...

there is essentially no difference between them.

[sparklite2]

What is it about the Commandment prohibiting graven images you not understand?

[yarddog]

I have been a Southern Baptist all my life.

I can’t recall there being a strict ban on statues but I know they are not encouraged. I do know that Southern Baptists prefer plain crosses rather than ones with Jesus on them.

I believe it has something to do with Christ resurrected. Also a bit about graven images.

[foreverfree]

bump

[circlecity]

There is no “look”. Many evangelicals consider a likeness of Jesus to be a “graven image”. That’s why they use a cross rather than a crucifix

[ssfromla]

It’s not because its a Jesus statute, it’s because baptist’’s wouldn’t have any systue around. It’s idolatry no matter who or what it is

[TaxPayer2000]

Is it a statue or a graven image?

[FlingWingFlyer]

Retards. Jesus is “too Catholic”. Well just why the hell are they going to “church”? For the pot lucks and cake walks?

[narses]

“It’s idolatry no matter who or what it is...”

Really? Is your year book picture “idolatry”? The photo of your parents you have on your desk/wall/end table?

Is the statue of Abe Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial “idolatry”?