Mohammed in Hell

[Shi Huangdi]

A little bit suprising with this poll- the Atheists seem far more tolerant of this painting then the Christians were.

I actually agree with AH on this. The people who said it is a Christian doctine that Mohammed is in hell are not correct. The bible does say "Judge not lest ye be judge". We humans here on Earth have no authority to say who is in hell and who isn't. The only person the Catholic Church actually says is in Hell is Judas.

However, this painting is of historical value. It shows thought of the time and is of great value to art historians. Therefore, it should not be destroyed as many of the Moslems want. But such an intolerant and judging painting also doesn't belong in a house of God.

[Ethelred]

The people who said it is a Christian doctine that Mohammed is in hell are not correct. The bible does say "Judge not lest ye be judge".

It says a lot of things that contradict each other. It says the only way to Heaven is through Jesus. Mohammed as a non-follower fails that Heaven test.

It also says that works are needed and in another place that they are not needed. So I guess Mohamed is Damned if he did and Damned if he didn't.


And for those that think only belief is needed then Hitler goes to Heaven as he was believer and Mohammed goes to Hell because he was not. Of course what is called Hell in the English translation is occasionaly Gehenna in the Greek, which was a garbage dump outside Jerusalem.

[Prometeus]

Originally posted by Shi Huangdi
A little bit suprising with this poll- the Atheists seem far more tolerant of this painting then the Christians were.

I actually agree with AH on this. The people who said it is a Christian doctine that Mohammed is in hell are not correct. The bible does say "Judge not lest ye be judge". We humans here on Earth have no authority to say who is in hell and who isn't. The only person the Catholic Church actually says is in Hell is Judas.

However, this painting is of historical value. It shows thought of the time and is of great value to art historians. Therefore, it should not be destroyed as many of the Moslems want. But such an intolerant and judging painting also doesn't belong in a house of God.

Luckily, you have no right to vote in Belle arti council...