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Old 09-23-2007, 03:52 AM   #147 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ray View Post
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Even if you view the Cross, that is also an idol!

An idol does not have to have a human form or does it? I am not too sure.

The term idol comes from the Greek word eidos, which means "form." In practice it refers to any manifestation of a deity in some physical form - either as a symbol or even as a human. The idol is not simply an image, but is an image which is actively worshipped as containing or manifesting a divine presence.
I 100% agree. The cross is an idol. There is no symbol of the Christian church. I could get into a very subjective argument about the symbol of Christianity, but I'll refrain.
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