“There was no sin in producing beautiful religious art that raised people’s spirits. Catholics were right to produce the art. Protestants were wrong to destroy it.”
In a church that had so many problems, including idolatry, the reaction in the Reformation swung too far to the other side. This was an example.
I don’t support either side. If you do, fine. Makes for a more interesting discussion.
“In a church that had so many problems, including idolatry, the reaction in the Reformation swung too far to the other side. This was an example.”
No. There was no idolatry and such a practice has always been abhorrent to the Church and absolutely forbidden.
“I don’t support either side. If you do, fine. Makes for a more interesting discussion.”
Not supporting either side doesn’t mean you have to get the facts wrong. Your “facts” are wrong.