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Nativity Scenes and the Second Commandment

Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Dale-c, Dec 19, 2007.

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  1. Joshua Rhodes

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    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
     
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  2. JustChristian

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    I've never heard of a problem with a nativity scene on church property.
     
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  3. Dale-c

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    I hadn't either until recently when I realized that I had been inconsistent for the first 27 years of my life.

    I had always been opposed to catholic traditions such as statues of mary and the crucifix etc.
    It made me uncomfortable to see the statues of the saints at the Lutheran church.
    but somehow it seemed just fine to have our baptist tradition of the baby Jesus at Christmas time.
    Read Romans 23 and see if that makes you just a bit uncomfortable with images of Christ.

    You may find it an interesting study.
     
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    Ya know, it's funny...right after my surgery, my mom came for the weekend, and she brought me a bag of Christmas decorations from my grandmother. I never had a chance to look at them between my surgery and physical therapy and moving, but I finally unpacked all of the items in the bag yesterday and what did I find? A miniature nativity scene, like you would place on a mantel! :smilewinkgrin: I couldn't help but think of this thread and all of the people who will think I'm sinning when I find a place to put this nativity scene in my house! :laugh: :tongue3:
     
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  5. Amy.G

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    Uh Dale, there is no Romans 23. :laugh:
     
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  6. Mexdeaf

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    Maybe someone said this already, my eyes glazed over at about page 11...

    But didn't God command the creation of certain 'images'- such as the ark of the covenent, the tabernacle, the sacrifices- which were to represent Him (or better said- to represent Christ) and not in themselves to be worshipped?
     
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    There are 2 differences that I see between the crucifix and a nativity. First off, it's not a "holy" item whereas the crucifix would be. The other would be what is the focus? The nativity has a baby in the stable and is remembering the fact that the Creator of the universe came to earth as a lowly babe. The crucifix (and the Catholic church who uses the crucifix - I know there are others too but I'm familiar with the Catholic church) concentrates on Christ's death - and the mass is a constant rememberance of His death. However it's the resurrection that is the thing we should be remembering. The fact that He rose in victory from the grave - hence why Christians have empty crosses. Our God is not on the cross anymore but has conquered death and is now seated in heaven. That's the two big differences I see.
     
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    ...then read Romans 24 :D
     
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  9. Mexdeaf

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    No discussion? :laugh:
     
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