Pictures of god

[Puddy_Tat]

I wish we had been taught religion as a philosophical subject at school covering all religions rather than just a crappy run through Christianity

we got a few sessions on 'comparitive religion' - the "we've done the serious stuff, this is all a load of cobblers that those heathens believe" was unspoken, but only just...

 

[Orang Utan]

we got a few sessions on 'comparitive religion' - the "we've done the serious stuff, this is all a load of cobblers that those heathens believe" was unspoken, but only just...

'Our Friends, The Sikhs'

 

[Puddy_Tat]

'Our Friends, The Sikhs'

I can't remember if they even got a mention, although it's possible I was napping at the time

 

[JimW]

We got quite decent comparative religion at our northern comp in the 80s, basic run down on the major world faiths.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

We got nothing. I was in my mid 20s when a Muslim colleague told me about the Haj and he was astonished that I had absolutely no idea about it. I felt quite embarrassed by my ignorance.

 

[DotCommunist]

 

[ferrelhadley]

 

[CrabbedOne]

 

[Indeliblelink]

Yeah Jesus but come on.

 

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[IC3D]

 

[bimble]

That's excellent. Please provide key to who 7 5 and 4 are.

 

[CNT36]

Who's the tall bloke with the beard?

 

[Mr Moose]

 

[Orang Utan]

 

[nogojones]

I wish we had been taught religion as a philosophical subject at school covering all religions rather than just a crappy run through Christianity. I find it all quite fascinating.

Yea. Went to a catholic school so learnt nothing about any of them. Muslims, budhists, hindus... all just another bunch of prods

 

[hot air baboon]

the old woodcut is quite reminisent of the Egyptian's abortive effort at a monotheistic solar deity Aten which has rays/ arms coming out of it

 

[yield]

That's excellent. Please provide key to who 7 5 and 4 are.

Joh. Amos Commenii Orbis sensualium pictus: : hoc est, Omnium principalium in mundo rerum, & in vita actionum, pictura & nomenclatura. : Comenius, Johann Amos, 1592-1670 : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive

God's Providence p191

 

[bi0boy]

 

[bi0boy]

 

[oneflewover]

Curious Inscription

YOU DO IT TO ME

and Wales, UK. Is there another one?

 

[agricola]

Curious Inscription

and Wales, UK. Is there mother one?

its a paraphrased bit from Matthew 25:40

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

 

[oneflewover]

its a paraphrased bit from Matthew 25:40

Thanks, but even after reading this https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-meaning-of-Matthew-25-40#MoreAnswers it makes no sense.

 

[Sprocket.]

In 1984 some thought he may be God.

 

[Orang Utan]

 

[Orang Utan]

 

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[cuppa tee]

“And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim ”

Isaiah 25:11

 

[bi0boy]

Curious Inscription

and Wales, UK. Is there another one?

Here's the story behind it

Alabama church bombing victims honoured by Welsh window - BBC News

 

[gentlegreen]

the most popular

and yes it jesus

I'm led to believe that the "heart" symbol is actually derived from a pert derrière ...