12-24-2007, 07:19 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-26-2007, 11:34 PM by Director Michael.)
If the main purpose of the house is for a residence to live in, then the presence of idols in the house is a secondary matter, and it is permitted for a Noahide to go into the house - even if the resident actually worships the idols.
If the main purpose of the house is for the sake of the idols inside, so that the house is secondary to the idols, then it is forbidden for a Noahide to go into the house (unless there is some extenuating need) - for example, if the main purpose of the house is to protect the idols from the elements, or to serve as a place for people to gather for worshipping or honoring the idols.
If the main purpose of the house is for the sake of the idols inside, so that the house is secondary to the idols, then it is forbidden for a Noahide to go into the house (unless there is some extenuating need) - for example, if the main purpose of the house is to protect the idols from the elements, or to serve as a place for people to gather for worshipping or honoring the idols.