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Is it wrong to kiss icons?

LanaPodesta said:
Icons are pictorial representations of Biblical scenes from the life of Jesus Christ, historical events in the life of the Church, and portraits of the Saints. They are usually two-dimensional images that can be made of paint, mosaic, embroidery, carving, engraving, or other methods.
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Questions for you .

Why are you kissing the icons ?

When do you kiss the icons ?

How do you feel when you kiss the icons ?

Can you show us the icons you are kissing ?
 
Hopeful 2 said:
"People like me"...would not be seen kneeling to, or kissing, any painting.
That is idolatry.
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According to who? You? Even according to Scripture it's not wrong, as there is no mention of either 'icons' or 'kissing'
 
hawkman said:
Questions for you .

Why are you kissing the icons ?

When do you kiss the icons ?

How do you feel when you kiss the icons ?

Can you show us the icons you are kissing ?
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To venerate those depicted.

Liturgy, prayers, confession, Communion...

Depends

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LanaPodesta it is apparent that you know nothing of scripture, especially after we have given you many scriptures detailing what the Trinity is all about. You have been given six pages of scripture, but yet you have no understanding. This leads me to believe you have never been Spiritually born again nor indwelled with the Holy Spirit, John 3:5-7; John 14:26. I have no idea where you get your teachings from as we have asked, but you do not answer.

It's only by the written word of God and the Holy Spirit that reveals all truths that we learn that in which God gives us to learn. It's apparent you do not read nor study the Bible or you would know about the triune God we serve and bow down to in worship and praise. It's also apparent by what you post that you use outside sources that do not line up with scripture and comes against the written word of God.

I pray that your Spiritual eyes and ears will be opened to receive all truths by the Holy Spirit teaching you all things that God wants us to learn, as apart from the Holy Spirit, man can not teach us anything. Please read Romans 8:1-11.
 
for_his_glory said:
This leads me to believe you have never been Spiritually born again nor indwelled with the Holy Spirit
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Can the illiterate or intellectually incapable not be 'born again' then?
for_his_glory said:
It's apparent you do not read nor study the Bible or you would know about the triune God we serve and bow down to in worship and praise
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I believe in the Triune God. Do you? The word 'triune' does not occur in scripture, nor does the word 'trinity'
 
LanaPodesta said:
According to who? You? Even according to Scripture it's not wrong, as there is no mention of either 'icons' or 'kissing'
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Why ignore the scriptures I have already posted ?
You have made it clear to me that you see no evil in idolatry.
I do.
There is no compromise on my part.
 
Hopeful 2 said:
Why ignore the scriptures I have already posted ?
You have made it clear to me that you see no evil in idolatry.
I do.
There is no compromise on my part.
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They don't mention 'icons' or 'kissing'.

Idolatry is evil...you haven't proven that kissing icons is idolatry. How could you? There is no mention of icons in the Bible let alone kissing them 😂
 
LanaPodesta said:
To venerate those depicted.

Liturgy, prayers, confession, Communion...

Depends

www.pilgrimgifts.co.uk

Handmade Icons From Greece, Made With Quality Materials On Real Wood | Pilgrim Shop Walsingham

Handmade Icons. Wooden handmade Icon, using canvas, egg tempera and imitation gold leaf. These quality Icons have rich colours and a beautiful appearance, made by a small Icon company in Greece, using fine quality materials and techniques.
www.pilgrimgifts.co.uk www.pilgrimgifts.co.uk
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Is it expected out of the parishioners to kiss the icons in your Church ?
 
hawkman said:
Yes , church members .

Of course .
Were you in doubt and worried you were doing something wrong by kissing the icons ?

What is the name of your church ? Eastern Orthodox or .... ?
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Why did you move this?
 
hawkman said:
Yes , church members .

Of course .
Were you in doubt and worried you were doing something wrong by kissing the icons ?

What is the name of your church ? Eastern Orthodox or .... ?
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Are you trying to hide Orthodoxy from the Heterodox?
 
LanaPodesta said:
Can the illiterate or intellectually incapable not be 'born again' then?

I believe in the Triune God. Do you? The word 'triune' does not occur in scripture, nor does the word 'trinity'
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Faith comes by "hearing" the word of God so everyone has a chance to come to Him without excuse.

You say you believe in a triune God even though the word triune is not written in the Bible, but yet you reject the word Trinity because that word is not found in scripture. I have no idea where you are coming from.
 
Just a reminder that this is a non-debate forum and one must belong to the Orthodox Church in order to post here.
 
Free said:
Just a reminder that this is a non-debate forum and one must belong to the Orthodox Church in order to post here.
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Well there's no point in this being there. The Orthodox don't have a problem with kissing icons, it's you lot who do 😂
 
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