Not only do they love statues, but their statues love statues.
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The cross symbolizes the fact that there is no salvation without the sacrifice of Christ.
This is offensive to those who believe they can “work their way into heaven”.
I understand the symbolism of the cross and I love Jesus for the gift He gave us through his willing sacrifice. I'll leave the second statement alone as it makes assumptions that can be argued but not validated.I asked questions about the wear/non-wear of the cross as a decoration and as a sign of faith (although not always both).
I also asked why the super importance of the physical cross/necklaces of the cross/statuary, etc. I ask such questions to make folks think and to consider what the Bible tells them about things. Not necessarily to change minds - sometimes to strengthen/validate the opinions.
I wonder how many folks actually revere/adore some of these physical symbols vs. just the ideas that make them relevant. It is probably mostly for the ideas, but some seem to think they need to revere the statue of Mary and that it is a sin to defile it. Not saying you are one of them. I would hope that when confronted with such people, one might go back to the Old Covenant and explain why idols were deemed useless and wrong because they could be made of part of the same tree's wood that was used to make a chair or to cook a meal. My questions were posed to provoke thought as i see far too many folks of good faith misusing quotes and forming opinions based on the misuse/misunderstanding of what the Bible tells us.
Not only do they love statues, but their statues love statues.
Attention, Baptists! The Pope and I approve of this message.
Very simple and easy way to put the facts.
Thanks