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To: ConservativeNewYorker

Why are there statues of her?

Are there statues of just her? No. Are there statues of Christ and other saints? Yes.

The statues are there for the same reason why any statue is built, to honour and commemorate her.

Now, again, do you believe it is right and proper to have statues of Christ?


411 posted on 12/18/2010 11:57:45 AM PST by BenKenobi ("All my own perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded upon Our Lady." -Tolkein)
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To: BenKenobi

There is a difference between having a statue as a decorative piece of a place of worship and a statue that is often the focus of rituals. IE the crowning of Mary.


422 posted on 12/18/2010 12:28:49 PM PST by ConservativeNewYorker (FDNY 343 NYPD 23 PAPD 37)
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To: BenKenobi

Statues=Graven Image

Sorry; that’s a no-no.

Hoss


431 posted on 12/18/2010 12:49:58 PM PST by HossB86
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