I didn't write the Bible. So you are correct. It is not me that condemns the creation of false images or idols of God. The Bible clearly explains that all on it's own for all who want to hear. Also, the things of this world (Such as the art world) are not the same as the Word of God. We look to the Bible for our spiritual authority and not artwork.
Not all images of Jesus looked the same. So they cannot all be true unless you believe Jesus shape shifted to look like all the different representations in artists minds.
I believe I have.
I do not need to be cloned so as to have an exact duplicate version of myself so as to have an image of me (Whereby people would recognize me). It depends on the realism of the art and or the photo. If it is a drawing or photo that exaggerates or symbolizes the features of the face of Christ, then that would not be an accurate picture of Him. An image is exactly that. A realistic photo, drawing, or painting lets us know that it can pass off as looking like someone else. So when a person looks at it, they will say..... "Oh hey, look.... that is Abraham Lincoln." It does not have to be a true image of Abraham Lincoln. That is not what the Commandment is talking about. The Commandment is talking about making any image that falsely represents God.
As for being made in the image of God: What does the Scriptures say? Well, it is says we are created in the "likeness" of God. It does not say we are an exact image.
"And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness" (Genesis 1:26).
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