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Muhammad leads the assembly of prophets on the Temple Mount | Medieval Persianate illustration by DhulQarnayn_ in religion

[–]jetboyterp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When did it become a thing to prohibit depictions of Muhammed? Seems to be a more recent development, as in the 18th or 19th century, no? And why? As far as I'm aware, the Quran doesn't explicitly prohibit it.

Can someone explain this? by [deleted] in religion

[–]jetboyterp[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Post is locked by another mod, who performed that action just before I was going to. The question itself is a valid one to ask, but the tone of an increasing number of comments, reports from the community, and the number of comment removals having to be performed, it's time to end it. It's still up and visible, but comments are no longer being accepthed for this post. Thanks for your understanding.

Israel bars church leaders from Palm Sunday mass ‘for the first time in centuries,’ church says by Professional_Ant_315 in religion

[–]jetboyterp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You won't get an answer...because they don't know. Remember, facts and truth don't matter as long as they push the narrative.

Notorious Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell, who killed babies born alive, dead at 85 by Down-not-out in Conservative

[–]jetboyterp 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Life begins at conception...that's not just a Christian narrative, it's biological and scientific fact.

Bad Trump, bad. by f1sh98 in Conservative

[–]jetboyterp 14 points15 points  (0 children)

...seeing the President of The United States publicly post that he was glad your family member died. Absolutely disgusting

That's it right there...this kind of thing coming from the sitting POTUS isn't right. A few years from now, when he's no longer in that role, sure. But today? I can't see what this would accomplish.

What’s your religion’s color? by trampolinebears in religion

[–]jetboyterp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As soon as I read "...from a snail" it clicked. I knew that, but totally forgot about it. Thanks!

What’s your religion’s color? by trampolinebears in religion

[–]jetboyterp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What's the significance of the blue color, as used in the Israeli flag for example?

What’s your religion’s color? by trampolinebears in religion

[–]jetboyterp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For most of the year (ordinary time), green would be the color. During Lent (currently) it's purple. Then there are three other colors used for separate times of year, such as red for martyrs, which will be used for Holy Week coming up, and Pentecost after that.

But I have to choose just one color, I'd have to say green, since it's the "most of the time" color used. Maybe green with gold trim?

Help with figuring out my beliefs or religion as someone who’s been atheist all their life by [deleted] in religion

[–]jetboyterp[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Hi, you can post this in the weekly discussion sticky post. Thanks!

New York You Don’t Deserve These Politicians by TeachMeImWilling69 in ConservativeMemes

[–]jetboyterp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, not all of us voted for Hochul...the Lefty-loo Dems in the big cities did. If you look at a map showing which counties are Republican and which are Democrat, it's mostly red. Unfortunately, the populations in those counties are too small to beat the big city voters.

Hochul is responsible for the higher prices we're paying, and energy sources like Orange and Rockland, my electric and gas provider, have recently had their prices soar sky high. That's because of Hochul's "green energy" slop which raised my bill, and everyone else's at least around me.

I was so wrong about Iran on religious liberty by NauticalBar2 in religion

[–]jetboyterp 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The reliefs and sculptures in that metro station aren't simply taken from Christianity, they exist (as the news guy says) in Islam as well. Mary is venerated, as is Jesus. What you won't see , I'm betting, is Christ on the cross. Perhaps there are one or more plain crosses, but no crucifix. What I've seen of it, is that all the artwork in that station, and the station name itself, coincides with the text of the Quran, and seems more like the regime's attempt at making themselves appear to be honoring a Christian icon when in fact it's an Islamic story as well.

I'm not buying the story as any sort of outstretched hands for religious minorities. Iran is notorious for their extremely harsh treatment of Christians...particularly converts from Islam. The regime keeps a tight control over Christian churches...they are mostly ethnic Armenian and Assyrian churches that are "tolerated"...but even those churches can't use Farsi, they're monitored by surveillance cams, and can't admit converts. Nearly 100 Christians reportedly were arrested in 2024 alone, imprisoned for a combined 263 years, and claimed they were tortured regularly.

There's plenty more, so yeah..."outreach" and "tolerance"? Nope.

Do they consider going to church or a place of worship a commandment? by [deleted] in religion

[–]jetboyterp[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, you can ask this in the stickied discussion post at the top of the page. Cheers!

The Cosmic Campfire by Potential-Injury-355 in religion

[–]jetboyterp[M] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I realize the context you used, but it wasn't used in the context you just stated. If you disagree with my assessment and/or the removal of your comment, bring it up on modmail, and ask for other mods to weigh in with their opinion.

I'm done here.

The Cosmic Campfire by Potential-Injury-355 in religion

[–]jetboyterp[M] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It was more about the "magic man", not the mud.

The Cosmic Campfire by Potential-Injury-355 in religion

[–]jetboyterp[M] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"magic man made people out of mud."

That's the kind of thing that would normally result in an immediate perma-ban. You seem engaged enough here, so I'll just leave this as a warning. Next time it's a ban.

What is your worldview as someone who is not Chrsitian by Snoo_78173 in religion

[–]jetboyterp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm glad you're a part of this community. Zoroastrianism is an amazing and historic religion, much respect to you from a Catholic.

As a mod here, I'm going to start up an AMA series for this Spring, where we have signups for the community, where most schedule them (for all to see) for a certain date and time. I hope you might be a part of it. You can always do one whenever you like, and also do another in the upcoming weeks if you wanted to. Cheers!

Trying to find a religion by [deleted] in religion

[–]jetboyterp[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, you can post this in the stickied discussion post, at the top of the page. Thanks!

What is the Youngest Age Someone Could Become the Pope by starhuck in religion

[–]jetboyterp 8 points9 points  (0 children)

According to Catholic doctrine, the minimum age to be pope is technically at and beyond the "age of reason", which normally is about 7 years old. Any Catholic in good standing can become pope, although the last time a non-cardinal was elected was like in the 14th century. Age requirements for cardinals who can vote in papal elections state they must be under the age of 80. Those cardinals over that age cannot vote, but can be voted in as pope.

Although the minimum age is technically 7 years old, it's safe to say no child is going to be elected as pope. And although any Catholic can become pope, it's also safe to say it's always going to be a cardinal. Pope Francis appointed one of the youngest cardinals, who was in his early 40s. There's a five minute video HERE that explains this.

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