Is it a sin to have statues of other gods even if you don't worship them?

[tonychanyt]

One needs to distinguish between "God" and "god". If you believe Jesus is your true savior, there is only one true God. Polytheists talk about different Gods.

Anubis is an Egyptian god. When I look at its statues, I feel disgusted. Their god is a dog!? How dumb is that, eh? I won't have a copy near me. Deuteronomy 7:

25 The images of their gods you are to burn in the fire. Do not covet the silver and gold on them, and do not take it for yourselves, or you will be ensnared by it, for it is detestable to the LORD your God.

In Norse mythology, Jörmungandr is not a god but a sea serpent. I find it ugly-looking. Technically, if you like some representation of it, it is okay. Ensure you don't think of it as a god or God. If it distracts you from wholehearted devotion to God, bury it as Jacob did.

It is possible to have some beautiful statues. Exodus 25:

18 Make two cherubim out of hammered gold at the ends of the cover.

Is it a sin to have statues of other gods even if you don't worship them?

Yes, De 7:25.

Is it a sin to have statues of beautiful objects if you don't worship them?

It is okay if they are not idols and don't distract you from worshiping the true God. To be on the safe side, I won't bother collecting any kind of statues that I may adore.

 

[Grafted In]

IMHO, only if one is totally unaware they are images of gods is it not sin. It's difficult to buy or own anything anymore that is without a synble of some kind.

 

[tturt]

Since God considers it an abomination, don't want it in my house. (Deu 7:26).