Greek mythology and Christianity

[DNick]

Originally Posted by Marks

I seriously doubt that. They still worship saints and trust in figures and statues.

We never have.

[Spacethinker]

I feel guilty somtimes to think this but what if the bible is actually a big key to alot of our answers like what if just ,what if the bible actually had more scientific symbolism than we think it does . I mean not to separate the two but i feel like alot of what the bible infers to a greater extent leads to a greater meaning than just us. Maybe somthing we all ought to do is really read through the bible (Basic Instructions,Before,Leaving,Earth) and make our analysis from thier.

[Ironmaw1776]

Originally Posted by MysticPhD

YOU determine what you are doing, thinking, worshiping, etc. . . . not the things you possess or other people . . . like Marks. Possession is not the problem . . . worshiping them IS. Our "state of mind" (consciousness) determines whether or not we are sinning. It is not some magical or mysterious event. We know when we are sinning . . . because that is the "state of mind" we are in. Relax . . . ignore Marks and all other fundies and literalists.

Agreed ...

[ans57]

Originally Posted by Ironmaw1776

Well, think about it this way, King Solomon built idols and temples to the gods of his many wives in his palace, and he wrote two books of the bible ... Do you think that the same man that was inspired by God to write two books of the bible has been set aside for destruction?

Also there is a difference between having toys and the like, and being an Idolater ...

1 Kings 10:14 Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred threescore and six talents (666) of gold.

1 Kings 11:1 But King Solomon loved many strange women...

6 And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father.

9 And the LORD was angry at Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared to him twice.

He rent the kingdom from Solomon and gave it to his servant...

[SmalltownKSgirl]

Originally Posted by Marks

I see

What, exactly, do you see?

I have a wrought iron mermaid on my mantel. I think it is a whimsical piece of decoration. Am I an idolator?

You have got to be kidding.