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To: GatĂșn(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)
At the time I was there (many years ago) it had at least 100 small stalls selling junk in name of saints, etc. I am not trying to be mean, but it was the most vulgar display I had ever seen and never since in the name of religion.

I understand your point, but, really, what's wrong with buying or selling an image of a saint, even if it isn't well done? Think of the hours that people spend every weekend at flea markets, collecting ultimately meaningless sports memorabilia, and the like. And no one blinks at that. If you're intent on buying low quality stuff, you might as well buy low quality religious stuff.

47 posted on 09/17/2007 11:56:32 AM PDT by Aquinasfan (When you find "Sola Scriptura" in the Bible, let me know)
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To: Aquinasfan

“I understand your point, but, really, what’s wrong with buying or selling an image of a saint, even if it isn’t well done?”

I also too well understand your point.

Speaking personally, a flea market is flea market. But in Fatima, these are not passed off as flea markets. They are passed off as the real thing doing miracles for what ever ails one or for the future just in case. Good luck charms or whatever would be as effective.

I am not contradicting you because you believe otherwise. I like that. How boring the world would be if we all thought alike.

Please jump in again for a great conversation.

Thank you.


55 posted on 09/17/2007 1:23:23 PM PDT by GatĂșn(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)
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