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| + Pointer | May 23 2015, 08:49 AM Post #1 |
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I mean in the bible basically throughout the whole the old and new testament it was clearly stated that none shall practice idolatry Yet, we see everywhere that they worship statues, paintings and pray for them "They have been taught by the Roman Catholic Church that the images and icons used in the church are not actually “worshiped” but are simply “visual aids” to worship." I think it is bulls*** It is the exact example for : Running with the hare and hunting with the hounds Edited by Pointer, May 23 2015, 08:50 AM.
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| Rockman | May 23 2015, 10:35 AM Post #2 |
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They don't really think of it like that though. In their mind, the quickest way to get closer to god is to pray to anything related to him. It is blasphemy to deface anything of religious importance in a Catholic church as they believe that it belongs to God. They also believe that praying to, not worshipping, saints and Jesus, is another way to talk to God. That there is a chain effect. Especially in the Latin American community, the belief is that this has a very good outcome. That Saint Mary is very compassionate and looks after God's children. So they pray to her. Why you see so many Mary images. I'd like to point out that the manner in which you're judging another religion, is the same manner in which the non-religious judge you. For instance, how can you use a cross as a symbol of God? The cross is a torture device. It's the equivalent of using ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| Buuberries | May 23 2015, 11:48 AM Post #3 |
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i guess for the cross thing it's more of a symbol of what christ went through for mankind rather than the device |
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| lazerbem | May 23 2015, 01:20 PM Post #4 |
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Yeh, the point of the cross is to show the crap Jesus went through for mankind. |
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| Rockman | May 23 2015, 02:10 PM Post #5 |
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Now you see the flaw in OP's judgmental logic. Even if that's not really how I think about crosses. If not, then you missed the big picture. |
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| + Ssj3vegito96 | May 23 2015, 04:23 PM Post #6 |
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It's just way to help you connect with God |
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May 23 2015, 05:20 PM Post #7 |
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This argument has been going on ever since Protestantism first branched off from Catholicism centuries ago, so good luck finding an answer that you'll actually agree with. Why do Protestants insist on having such a personal, direct connection with God? Since he is such a powerful deity, wouldn't it be best to communicate with him through saints and priests? We humans are lowly scum. We should bow down and worship him, not try to become his best pal. <----- What the opposite extremist side might say.
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| Fearless Saiyajin | May 23 2015, 08:58 PM Post #8 |
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Even Muslims do this in India. |
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| + Pointer | May 24 2015, 08:45 AM Post #9 |
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But still the whole point of using idols as a "connection" to god is still against the very law GOD has spoken not to bypass in the new testament. Odd. |
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| Buuberries | May 24 2015, 12:21 PM Post #10 |
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through him, in him, with him. in the unity of the holy spiiiiiirrrriiiiiiiit. all glory is yours, almiiightyyyy fatherrrrr. forever and eeeeevvvvvveeeeeerrrrrr aaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnn |
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| Rockman | May 24 2015, 01:20 PM Post #11 |
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When was the last time you followed the bible word for word. Especially Leviticus. If you're going to make it a point to judge another group of your own religion, at least walk the walk. |
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| + Pointer | May 26 2015, 09:47 AM Post #12 |
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You can not change the fact that Catholics love to "worship" jesus staues and pictures. Something which was FORBIDDEN to do in the bible. ![]() You can say it is for the better "connections" but it is still idoltatry Besides The first commandment says: "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself a graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them or serve them "(Ex. 20:2–5).
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May 27 2015, 12:11 AM Post #13 |
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They don't "worship" statues or idols, so it isn't idolatry. Catholics respect the saints and pay those respects, but they do not worship them. At least get your facts straight. Besides, Jesus is god, so how is that idolatry? Edited by Doggo Champion 2k17, May 27 2015, 02:32 AM.
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| Fearless Saiyajin | May 27 2015, 01:11 AM Post #14 |
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Yeah that doesn't make sensed. Jesus is God and the father is God. |
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| + Pointer | May 27 2015, 01:08 PM Post #15 |
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....'You shall not make for yourself a graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them or serve them "(Ex. 20:2-5). YET ![]() they still dont give a damn about the "quote" above
this quote shows that christians shall not use idols and self made pictures in worship. It is not that for of idolatry where they worship and bow down to pagan idols, but still a form of idolatry as they do the exact same thing they were thought not to do. The reason I created this thread was that I have witnessed a catholic ceremony where all of the people at the church had to kiss the golden ring (anf thus the hand of the priest)....WTF....just WTF Christians...yeah not just catholics do the exact same thing.....They bow down to statues ....jesus statues, Mary statues, and pictures ...they talk to them and pray near them.......what is it if not idolatry? Edited by Pointer, May 27 2015, 01:20 PM.
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