I'm with you on this one Tom. I am also offended at the crucifix. Some simple symbols may be allowable, but caution must be taken. Elaborate cathedrals with stained glass and gold plated baptistry's can show how pride can take away from the worship experience. I prefer a very conservative liturgy style of worship, but ceremony can have the same problem. Too much pomp hinders our ability to concentrate on God. As far as praying to dead folks, I see no scriptural support that it is either permissible or helpful. I see no examples of it. I also disagree with iconification and the roman notion of sainthood.


God bless,

william