Broken Catholic statues

[cateyes1]

What does one do with your broken Catholic statues?

[sipingyu]

Didn't have this issue before. I will try to repair it if possible.

[Nancy5]

I have no idea, not Catholic, my husband is but he has no idea.  If it’s important to you I would ask your priest what you should do.

[UGetPaid]

Were the statues blessed by a priest or just store bought and put on display? If they are blessed, then they should be burned or buried when you are unable to repair them. If they are not blessed, then they can be discarded.

[Donnamarg323]

 True Christians today do not bow down to idols of any kind. (1 John 5:21) Crucifixes, prayer beads, and images of saints do not make the Creator more accessible. They cannot intercede in our behalf. In the first century, Jesus taught his disciples the proper way to worship God when he said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you ask anything in my name, I will do it.”​—John 14:6, 14.

[Donnamarg323]

God directed his ancient people of Israel: “Do not follow the ways of other nations . . . The religion of these people is worthless. A tree is cut down in the forest; it is carved by the tools of the woodworker and decorated with silver and gold.” The people believed that such an image or idol was a help in worshiping God. Yet the Bible goes on to say: “Such idols are like scarecrows in a field of melons; they cannot speak; they have to be carried because they cannot walk. . . . they can do you no good.”​—Jer. 10:2-5, Today’s English Version; Isa. 46:6, 7.

Often an image or idol is made in the form of a person. The image may be made from a tree, the wood from which can also be used to make a fire. The Bible says of a man who uses wood for both of such purposes: “With some of the wood he makes a fire; he roasts meat, eats it, and is satisfied. . . . The rest of the wood he makes into an idol, and then he bows down and worships it. He prays to it and says, ‘You are my god​—save me!’”​—Isa. 44:13-17, TEV.

[UGetPaid]

Catholics do not bow down to idols.


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[cateyes1]

Were the statues blessed by a priest or just store bought and put on display? If they are blessed, then they should be burned or buried when you are unable to repair them. If they are not blessed, then they can be discarded.

Its been so long ago and this statue was given to me so I don't know if it was blessed or not. I think I am just going to bury it though...thanks

[Donnamarg323]

Catholics do not bow down to idols.


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YOU support bible?LOL!!!

Even with referenced scriptures you mock God.

I dont care if it rains or freezes,as long as i have my plastic Jesus,riding on the dashboard of my car.LOL!!!

Look at all the athletes that make sign of the cross or look towards the heavens after they do something good.

Are you on same planet as me?

The  bible says Jehovah is a God of the living Not of the dead.He doesnt wanna be compared to a dead idol.He is a spirit.Worship with spirit and truth says Jesus.

If he was able to create this awesome universe,can you even imagine what his glory must look like?He told Moses no man could see him and live.Spirits can see him.NOT flesh and  blood.

Quite an insult it is to him to be compared to dead idols.

I have also been in a catholic church the past yr and have seen many a person walk by the altar and give an act of worship to the idols.

[Donnamarg323]

I just read in newspaper how President Carter said that he and his wife read bible everyday and he also supports gay marriage.

HUHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds similar to many who claim to support bible but DONT!!

I guess no big deal really in this world.....the pope wants to re-write the bible too cos he supports gay marriage.

Im puzzled.How do you support only SOME of the bible?

You have a fool here that blabbers how the vaccine is dangerous but probably supports  giving blood.I guess no one ever died or got sick from a BT....LOL!!

[teresa3200]

I hope you can fix it.

[UGetPaid]

Catholics do not bow down to idols.


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YOU support bible?LOL!!!

Catholics do not bow down to idols


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[Donnamarg323]

Catholics do not bow down to idols.


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YOU support bible?LOL!!!

Catholics do not bow down to idols


Next?I suggest you see an eye Dr

[Donnamarg323]

There are a zillion of them hanging in there.That in itself is a mock.

Spirit and truth.

[UGetPaid]

Catholics do not worship statues or idols. Your church has fed you lies about the Catholic church and what those symbols represent. Your decision to believe those lies is not something I can undo or convince you otherwise. I accept that. I am here to simply tell you that they are not true. I do not expect you to change your mind, but I will continue to defend my faith against you and any others who attack it from a position of misinformation.


We've been on this merry-go-round many times before. And I do not mean to say this from a position of hostility. I have tried to not say anything which would be offensive to the JW position (and if I ever have or will in the future, I apologize for that), but just as you would not be silent if someone here spread what you considered false information about your church - I will continue to do the same when I see false misinformation being spread about mine.


Catholics do not worship idols or statues. When a Catholic bows to the altar or the tabernacle, it is not worshipping objects or idols. It is a sign of reverence to the presence of Jesus Christ.