Kalled2preach,

Thank you for your thoughts and candid assessment. I don't think you'll get blasted for it. From the feedback I've received it seems evident that most agree with the splendor of liturgical worship, even if some, like yourself, mistakingly believe that we pray to statues.

Protestantism doesn't necessarily have to exclude these worship enhancing visual aids. In fact, Lutherans and Anglicans, among others, create beautiful worship atmospheres in their churches without compromising their strongly Protestant doctrines.

Even in my home, I've found that dimming the lights and lighting a candle or two with incense gives a special and intimate touch to my private worship. Wouldn't hurt to give it a try! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/BigThumbUp.gif" alt="" />

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