Re: Is Jesus honored when people make a lie in His honor?

On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> Scott Bryce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > Jon Houts wrote:
> >>
> >> Actually, Jeremiah's talking about an idol
> >> carved of wood, covered in gold (and
> >> silver) leaf.
>
> > Oh, there you go throwing monkey wrenches
> > into people's arguments by correctly
> > interpreting scripture!
>
> Incorrect: you miss the point. The shape of
> the idol is not mentioned, because it's
> irrelevant.

Right. The shape isn't important, but it is "shaped," not whole, and
condemning the use of Christmas trees using this verse is a leap.

> If the heathen brought their idol inside
> whole, rather than carved, then Jeremiah's
> condemnation is equally applicable.

Sure, but he's referring to idols.  I've had potted palm trees in my home
before, and I have some figurines carved of wood even now (and a Christmas
tree, too...but that's not really a tree, it's steel and plastic).  But,
none of them are idols.