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#703 - Gavin Ortlund on Icons (REBUTTED)

The Counsel of Trent

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The Second Commandment Applies to Tertullian's Idols

Tertullian wrote an entire treatise on idolatry. He believes that any piece of religious art was an idol, says Peter Bergen. Tertullian wouldn't even allow painters or sculptors to convert to the Christian faith unless they first gave up their artistic professions," writes Bergen.

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