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To: marshmallow

interesting.

Generally the Greek Orthodox Church frowns on this given how often these scan be scientifically explained.

Also there is a whole explanation how icons are not “worshiped” rather reminders of the real person they represent.

Think along the lines of Christians do not worship wood because it is shapped like a letter t. Rather it reminds us of the deed and the person behind the symbol.


8 posted on 02/14/2012 9:52:13 AM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: longtermmemmory
Also there is a whole explanation how icons are not “worshiped” rather reminders of the real person they represent.

That's a nice summary of the Orthodox position.

9 posted on 02/14/2012 10:00:45 AM PST by Southside_Chicago_Republican
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