Are we allowed to have small statues such as buddha in the house?

[strikerchris0411]

I feel that I must add something to this thread, and these are my thoughts on the subject:

Personally speaking I would not have a buddha in my home. Not because I feel that it would be sinful. or because I feel that it is evil. But because I would always be thinking "I wonder what xxx would think of this".

Let me explain myself. I (like most Christians) have made mistakes in the past. Through my example I have led others astray. So, when reconciled to God, I made a conscious decision. That decision was that I would never again do something to lead another Christian astray.

My fear would be that if someone saw that I had one of these in my home as an ornament, that they might think that it would be ok for them to experiment with idols (and other religions). I know that I am probably stretching the boundaries of credibility with this, but that is what I fear. Knowing that a young girl is now in eternity after having been led astray by me (she died in a car crash a few years back) has coloured my life and how I view it.

We are examples to others. Are you prepared to be a good example or a bad example?

Furry.

PS. It's made of stone, it can't hurt you. These are just my thoughts and my feelings.

yeah i would be uncomfortable with another religous deity in my house, but I don't think its actually bad