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To: BenKenobi; Dr. Eckleburg
Christ himself commanded that we pray for one another. So I really don’t see why you have an issue with Mary praying for us.

Would you kneel before a statue of me, put your hands in prayer position, assume a worshipful attitude and then ask me, through my graven image to intercede for you before God?

309 posted on 12/18/2010 5:53:08 AM PST by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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To: P-Marlowe

Do you believe that we are permitted to create images of God?


311 posted on 12/18/2010 5:56:42 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: P-Marlowe
"Would you kneel before a statue of me, put your hands in prayer position, assume a worshipful attitude and then ask me, through my graven image to intercede for you before God?"

Like the words or thoughts used, if an image, statue or picture of you caused me to reflect and focus, by the examples of your life, on the Glory of God or if I believed you were in communion with the saints - yes, but don't hold your breath.

BTW - a graven image is one in which some divine nature or power is presumed. An icon is not a graven image. Catholics do not believe in graven images.

364 posted on 12/18/2010 9:46:38 AM PST by Natural Law
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