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Exodus 20-4 says that God forbids his people from making any graven image verse 5 says you shall neither bow down nor serve them Then why do we bow down to the statues in our catholic churches?
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What are some similarities between a Roman Catholic church and a Protestant church and was one more important than the other in the Baroque period?
Since Vatican II, there is much more similarity between Catholics churches and Protestant churches. Originally, only the Anglican Protestants had interiors invoking a Catholic church since they still had altars, iconography and even tabernacles. There used to be a very palpable difference when entering a Catholic church versus a Protestant church, so much so that the members of each church would feel uncomfortable to enter the building of the other, so alien was the interior. Modern Catholic churches since the 1960s have made an attempt to modernize and adapt to the world while complimenting the Protestant form of design and worship. To this end most modern Catholic churches resemble a Lutheran church at first glance. The altar is now pulled out from the wall and looks like a table, the tabernacle is often absent from the sanctuary, iconography is minimal and those symbols that are used are usually generic Christian symbols such as vines, bread, fishes, impressions of Jesus, colorful mosaics and other things that do not invoke particular sentiments of any single denomination. Catholic Mass and its execution has also sought parity with the Protestant form with more emphasis being put on the congregation and social participation through frequent singing and responses, ceremonies being recited in the vernacular, the choir placed at the front, the multiple use of jubilant responses and psalms, the use of secular musical instruments, Eucharistic ministers, the congregation bringing up the offerings, handshaking during Mass, the singing of popular hymns of Protestant origin, the handling of Communion and sometimes reception of both species (they are consecrated in Catholic ceremonies) and the inclusion of Protestant prayers. As well, modern Catholic services and even catechism tend to lean more towards solely Biblical interpretations and often neglect the aspect of Holy Tradition in their catechesis and devotions. In addition to this, many Catholic practices have been quelled and forgotten and emphasis is instead put upon active participation in parish groups and charismatic meetings, which is very similar if not identical to Protestantism in execution and spirit. Still, some differences persist even in modern Catholic churches. A tabernacle and sanctuary lamp can still be found as well as there being statues or pictures of the Blessed Virgin Mary or other saints. Catholics churches also have holy water fonts, which only some Protestant churches have retained. Some high Anglican churches now actually look more Catholic than Catholic churches, so radical have been the changes in Catholic church construction and arrangement since Vatican II.
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Aslan brought the stone statues to life by breathing upon the stone.
What are some famous marble statues?
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How many Statues are located on Parliament Hill?
I don't know the answer but you can find out on "Canada's Capital and Its Region".
Who have over 40000 statues in France?
Joan of Arc
What does the statue stand for in churches?
A:Christian churches that have statues of saints insist they are not idols, although you will often see members of the congregation praying before them. The Christian (mainly Catholic) view is that statues are used to stand for the truth they represent, whereas non-Christian statues only represent gods in whom Christians do not believe.
What did the protestant churches look like in the 16th century?
post-reformation, most protestant churches would've been identical to catholic structures in architechtural construction and style. however they would've been much plainer, white-washed walls, and without statues or similar artwork, which filled catholic churches.
Why are there no statues or pictures in the protestant churches?
The founders of many Protestant Churches felt that having statues or pictures of saints in their churches could be regarded as a form of idolatory.
How do Christians use icons to help them pray?
Only Catholic and Orthodox Churches use statues and pictures of Jesus or of the saints to help them pray. Protestant Churches do not, considering the use of icons akin to idolatory.
How do you know if you are in a Catholic or Anglican church?
Catholic churches will have a bowl or font of holy water near the entrance, into which followers dip their fingers to perform the sign of the cross. Inside the church will be pictures and statues of saints, with provision for the faithful to pray in front of the statues. There should be a large crucifix - a cross, with a likeness of the crucified Jesus on it. Modern Catholic churches have confessionals - small cubicles which the faithful can enter and confess sins in private to a priest. Anglican churches can be 'low' church or 'high' church. The Anglican low church would have no pictures of saints or crucifixes inside, whereas Anglican high churches would probably have at least a crucifix.
Afghanistan's Taliban leaders were criticized internationally for what actions?
They destroyed old statues of Buddha, carved into the side of a mountain, because Islam forbids statues (which are a sign of idol worship).
The use of stautes in Catholic and protestant?
In the Catholic church, statues of saints are used as articles of devotion. Catholics regular kneel before statues and pray for the intercession of the saints they depict. Protestants do not pray to saints and do not kneel to statues.
Why do Catholic churches have statues of virgins and Jesus if the Bible says not to?
The Roman catholic Church says that they do not worship the statues but that they are a means to aid in worshiping God. Exodus 20: 4, 5. says not to make a carved image of anything. If Jesus had made an image of his mother and knelt and prayed to it the Law of God would have meant that his fellow worshippers - the Jews- would have to stone him to death.
What is the most person thing in a Catholic church?
statues
Does the Roman Catholic Church have 3-dimensional statues and 2-dimensional statues?
Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the Catholic Church. . Statues are always 3-D by nature. Maybe you are referring to images and icons. Yes, we do have these.
What does the old testament say about organizing religion Does it not say that you are not to build structure statues and organize in groups to worship?
It forbids making statues for worship (Exodus ch.20) but permits organizing groups for the worship of God.
What is the difference in religious art can be seen between the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church?
The Roman Catholic Church is normally known for using fresco's and Statues in their churches. Whereas The Eastern Orthodox Church uses mosaics and icons, with a small percentage of the time they will also use fresco's .
