Congressman Steals Pope's Water Glass

[Rex E.]

I guess I just see this as a "graven image" type thing to me. I feel the same about crucifixes, saints, relics of all types....... My entire life I've never understood how so many that claim to be followers go against the second commandment their god gave them.

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by Rex E.

I guess I just see this as a "graven image" type thing to me. I feel the same about crucifixes, saints, relics of all types....... My entire life I've never understood how so many that claim to be followers go against the second commandment their god gave them.

What's wild is going into any number of crypts in European cathedrals to see the various bones of past saints. For example, if you believe it here's the forearm and skull of St. John the Baptist in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by finnbow

What's wild is going into any number of crypts in European cathedrals to see the various bones of past saints. For example, if you believe it here's the forearm and skull of St. John the Baptist in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.

It is important to the devout; it provides concrete examples and gives validity to the stories and thus the religion...this is not fable John the Baptist really existed; here are his bones.

An extension is: Lets visit Bethlehem.

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

It is important to the devout; it provides concrete examples and gives validity to the stories and thus the religion...this is not fable John the Baptist really existed; here are his bones.

An extension is: Lets visit Bethlehem.

Been there, done that. Twice. Definitely enough to arouse the skeptic in anybody.