Which Christian denominations (if any) interpret the “graven image” commandment as forbidding the creation of robots or human-shaped machines?
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The Second Commandment warns against making “graven images” or likenesses of anything in heaven, on earth, or in the waters below. Some Christians apply this very strictly to artwork, icons, and statues.
With modern technology, it’s now possible to create humanoid robots, androids, or AI-powered machines that imitate human appearance or behavior.
**Do any Christian denominations or traditions teach that creating such human-like robots violates the commandment not to make graven images?**
If so, what is their reasoning or theological basis? If not, how do theologians distinguish robots from prohibited “images” in Exodus 20:4?
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