A biblical critique of the use of images for worship, wherein I argue that it amounts to idolatry. We begin by discerning the problem of idolatry; then we turn to the question of whether the incarnation affects the legitimacy of using images for worship; and we close by considering some common responses to this critique.
Ecumenical dialogue between the major Christian denominations (Protestant, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, etc.) has been going on for centuries, resulting in discussions that are often quite difficult to follow. As one of my larger projects, I’m researching these issues and attempting to distill the results in accessible documents to help interested readers find an introduction to the relevant topics.
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