Do Christians Need Those Pictures? Is It Biblical?
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I understand that, in a time where few people could read, you get these images to help convey a biblical truth. I also understand that if this practice has been going on for so long, it becomes a tradition. The danger is, that this 'veneration' could very easily be seen as worship. I think that a mature christian should avoid causing his brother to stumble by truly worshipping the icon. There are no safeguards from that. I have been to orthodox monestary. I could not bring myself to kiss the icon. I suddenly felt out of place. Although I have never experienced submission like in the service of the orthodox, this I could not do. I also do not think that Christ would want me to experience such cognitive dissonance. It is not asked of me at all in Scripture.
Thank you brother
CP separated the topics. What is sacred art (which is not the topic of the live stream) and what are other perspectives on images capable of religious representation. And you can agree or disagree 🕵️
Shalom CP📝
Too much fanfare on this topic, dearest CP. Art is art: the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo, Bach, Handel --all are expressions of art created in celebration of Almighty God. There is no sin in allowing such beauty to elevate us. Christian culture has a unique magic in its art: the miracle of spirituality expressed through music, painting, architecture, and so much more. I am grateful to sit in a church or cathedral and enjoy the beautiful homage created by artists who used their God-given talents to celebrate our beautiful God and the saints/followers-- symbols to admire, not to worship. What a gift it is to see beautiful sacred art and hear magnificent classical music, organ, and choirs.
Hi Margarita, I think CP just wanted to explain that if u are Catholic/Orthodox and there are statues of Mary/Jesus in the church BUT as long as u don't worship statues or humans, including the pope, and u “ worship only JESUS” then I think you are good to go
2. But I like Christian art: paintings as well as Christian music and poetry.
Exactly 💯🎉 it's what makes Christian civilization so magnificent! I don't argue, but this topic that CP presented today, has too much anger. Discernment is important. Everything here on earth that is good can become evil with excess and in exercising no discernment (our comforter): the holy Spirit.
Of course it is not biblical to worship pictures, and nobody should be an icon-kisser
No need for pictures, I worship the Lord in Spirit.
We serve Jesus not picture..
No n No