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While I was going to a website to do more studying about the whole Who is the right religon thing. I came upon a thing that said that catholics changed the first commandment and that it was origonly thy shall not bear pictures of the Lord. It then said that Protestants kept that commandment.
So my first question is, Did Catholics change the 2nd commandment.
And my 2nd question is, if so then why do protestants break that rule (crosses on top of churches)
Thanks,
Cody
Dear Cody:
The Catholic Church has the same list of Ten Commandments as do Protestants. The Ten Commandments in the Book of Exodus chapter 20 are not numbered. The Catholic Church includes the Protestant 2nd Commandment in its first Commandment. So the prohibition against worshipping idols is in the Catholic list as part of number one.
Your second question is a good one to ask a Protestant. I can guess that one might say that it is not an idol that they worship.
If I can help you with any other questions please let me know.
God Bless You,
Sal
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Sal
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I love the Catholic Church and her book, the Bible. I will try to answer your questions with an emphasis on God*s Word. I believe the Catholic Church is the Church established by Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. I can answer questions pertaining to the biblical basis for Catholic beliefs. I can also explain the beliefs of Jehovah*s Witnesses, Mormons, and Seventh Day Adventists as related to Catholic doctrine.
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I have studied the Catholic faith for twenty years. I have conducted adult education classes in the teachings of the Catholic Church. I have taught teenagers the Catholic faith. I have taught Bible Study.
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Knights of Columbus
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