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In the Bible, when the Ten Commandments were given, it was explicitly stated that man must not makes images nor bow down before them - see Exodus 20.45; Leviticus 26.1. After the Council of Trent, the Counter-Reformation increased the production of statues and images, ostensibly to educate the faithful but, in fact, a whole culture of devotion to images and relics developed. True instruction in, and understanding of, the Christian faith does not need images, relics etc. but rather a knowledge of the Bible and the putting into practice of its teachings. The spiritual life of a Christian comes from a personal relationship with Christ, and does not depend on special places or artefacts. ... more
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