08-16-2007, 11:10 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-19-2007, 05:17 AM by Director Michael.)
zoidberg Wrote:rabbiyitz Wrote:Shalom,
The [3D] form of a human or of the celestial bodies, made of any material be it gold, silver, wood, plaster, stone, etc., are classed as idolatrous images. The three-dimensional image must be one that is full on all sides, but one that is engraved, painted or woven is not defined as an idol. Other three-dimensional forms such as animals, plants, dragons, etc. are all permissible to own, unless the object itself is worshipped as an idol.
Rabbi Yitz
OK, so my Star Wars action figures are idols??
The question at hand is about forbidden 3D forms, not actual idols or idolatrous images.
If the toy figure has anatomically correct 3D human form, the size is irrelevant. Figures which are a modified or non-human form are permitted.
Clarification [Aug. 26, '07]: An "anatomically correct" human form means a full 3D form, from front, sides and back. A face in profile, or from the front (similar to a mask), is not in the category of a forbidden form for Gentiles.
A forbidden 3D human form can be made permissible if it is "nullified" by a Gentile, by damaging a feature - for example breaking off an ear.