11-10-2025, 12:21 AM
(This post was last modified: 11-10-2025, 12:32 AM by DDutkiewicz.
Edit Reason: added "to sell" and leave my home
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I'm confused about something I can't find the answer to online maybe you can help me?
Is it a Mitzvah to tear down statues of demons if on public property?
Some local "artist" erected 20 statues made from driftwood and metal that looked like evil demons with horns, nose rings, and one even had a throne and orbs. They sat all in a row on a public foot path with a sign that read, "Monster Valley Beware"; it's where I jog all the time; why did it bother me if I'm not superstitious? On Oct 31 it took 4 hours "nullifying" the path to remove and haul them to the dump. I feel like there is less darkness in my neighbourhood now but I don't understand how I felt this way...
The police called to let me know about the investigation being open and I may be charged with criminal mischief if the statues were on the owners property; however, they were just outside of the boundary by 5 feet, thank Hashem!
Today I ran past and now there is a new statue; what do I do? I've been told it's not up to me to judge weather the object is evil and demonic and that I should just ignore it. I'm finding it difficult to let it go but think I should; how can I have peace living side by side with pegan "art" everywhere? I don't want to sell and leave my home; I've asked Hashem which has lead me here; I am asking for advice from a Tzadik; please help!
Is it a Mitzvah to tear down statues of demons if on public property?
Some local "artist" erected 20 statues made from driftwood and metal that looked like evil demons with horns, nose rings, and one even had a throne and orbs. They sat all in a row on a public foot path with a sign that read, "Monster Valley Beware"; it's where I jog all the time; why did it bother me if I'm not superstitious? On Oct 31 it took 4 hours "nullifying" the path to remove and haul them to the dump. I feel like there is less darkness in my neighbourhood now but I don't understand how I felt this way...
The police called to let me know about the investigation being open and I may be charged with criminal mischief if the statues were on the owners property; however, they were just outside of the boundary by 5 feet, thank Hashem!
Today I ran past and now there is a new statue; what do I do? I've been told it's not up to me to judge weather the object is evil and demonic and that I should just ignore it. I'm finding it difficult to let it go but think I should; how can I have peace living side by side with pegan "art" everywhere? I don't want to sell and leave my home; I've asked Hashem which has lead me here; I am asking for advice from a Tzadik; please help!