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Definition of an idol
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I work for a company that makes pictures that go on tombstones. They are called 'memorial portraits.' Our company makes pictures of religious symbols, icons from various religions (mostly catholic), to go on these tombstones as well.

Some months back, I told them I would no longer be directly involved in making any icon image, because I felt it was making idols. They are not 3D, but pictures on ceramics that are flat or sometimes domed slightly. I am not sure it is forbidden for me to make these or not. I will probably still avoid it, but can someone tell me if its forbidden?

Also, I may start designing web pages for monument companies. This will mean they will probably want images on their website of statues, icons, or any other thing that they make. I probably wouldn't have to make the images, but they would send them to me and I would have to post them on the site. They may want me to color correct them in photoshop. I really don't want to do this, but may need to for my job. If it is forbidden, I will refuse and find something else. Can a Rabbi answer my question about this too?

Thanks very much.
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Definition of an idol - by Randy - 07-23-2007, 11:58 AM
RE: Definition of an Idol - by rabbiyitz - 07-24-2007, 01:44 AM
RE: Definition of an Idol - by Randy - 07-25-2007, 10:20 AM
RE: Definition of an Idol - by zoidberg - 07-26-2007, 01:20 AM
RE: Definition of an Idol - by newlybennoach - 08-30-2007, 02:55 PM
RE: Definition of an Idol - by patkris - 09-16-2007, 03:13 AM
RE: Definition of an Idol - by Director Michael - 09-16-2007, 12:33 PM
RE: Definition of an Idol - by patkris - 09-16-2007, 02:09 PM
RE: Definition of an Idol - by bdschuh - 11-08-2007, 07:35 AM
RE: Definition of an Idol - by Director Michael - 12-24-2007, 07:19 PM
RE: Pagan holidays - by Director Michael - 12-18-2008, 03:05 AM
RE: Definition of an idol - by Director Michael - 08-28-2009, 06:55 PM
Conceptual idolatries - by Hrvatski Noahid - 09-25-2013, 03:31 AM
RE: Definition of an idol - by Director Michael - 10-01-2013, 11:34 AM
RE: Definition of an idol - by OlKorekt - 02-25-2018, 09:20 PM
RE: Definition of an idol - by Director Michael - 03-07-2018, 03:53 AM

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