[MarkBsnr]

***Pronunciation: \-ˌklast\ Function: noun Etymology: Medieval Latin iconoclastes, from Middle Greek eikonoklastēs, literally, image destroyer, from Greek eikono- + klan to break — more at clast *** Like a bunch of destructive little kids. Destroying what they do not understand. Nice post. It's a pity that they don't understand that this is Christianity from the very beginning.

[kosta50]

Like a bunch of destructive little kids. Destroying what they do not understand. Nice post. It's a pity that they don't understand that this is Christianity from the very beginning

Yup, the earliest (1st and 2nd century) Christian caves, where Paul taught (Acts 2:9) in Cappadocia are full of icons painted on the walls.

One can clearly see "idolatrous" icons painted on the walls, and areas where "pagan" altars stood.

This is what happens when some people decide to re-write the whole history of Christianity, starting with a 16th century excommunicated priest and an agenda.

[Mad Dawg]

Cromwell's people disfigured statues in Church of England Churches. So it's kind of a wholesale or ecumenical iconoclasm. It's interesting and sad. "Let's disfigure or destroy the beautiful for fear it might lead someone astray."

As I write this, I'm listening to a really very good production of Die Walküre on National People's Radio. It seems Wagner's point was that if you give up beauty and love for safety, it just won't work out.