So, no art.
The images are not being worshipped. They just represent something. Some that might be worshipped, and some venerated. Some tell the stories.
See, I really don’t agree with that interpretation that it’s all bad.
And that really is what it’s about…interpretation. Esp. If you consider any language barriers.
“Kill” doesn’t mean all killing…it means murder. Same deal, possibly.
If you believe anything sculpted is corrupt, then you should be happy with BLM tearing down everything. We should have no art.
Not happy about this, no. Left the beloved Lutheran Church of heritage and youth, has become unbiblical. Bible follower now. ELCA completely apostate. See Nadia Bolz-Weber. Leading ppl to Hell. Think they’re going to Heaven? What does Bible say?
And not referring to statues in the world. World is Satan’s.
Followers of the Lord Jesus Christ,- “Christians”- accepting God’s commandments, Word, promises, have no business with statues in churches.
It is too easy for a statue to become an idol, and pagans everywhere pray to statues idols. Even some Christians. Sad. People pray to them.
Only way to Heaven, and only way to be reconciled to God is here:
John 14:6 “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
Please - did not want to get this far.
This is what God says.
Just quoting Bible, God’s Word, verbatim. Take this up with God.
Myself, did not particularly enjoy removing statues and figurines from home either when convicted by God of this (animals, Foo dogs, dragons, incense burner with chinese witchcraft figure on it, netsuke) We choose to obey or not. We have free will. Have enough issues with disobeying God. Praying for salvation of family members, the choice was then simple. But not easy, no.
Please take suggestion of an earlier poster and ask LORD where He wants you. Ask God to choose church for you, and lead you to it. In Jesus’ Name. God bless you on journey.