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Originally used as decorative waterspouts, doubling up as scary statues to protect against evil spirits - does anyone else find it odd that the Church should employ demonic images to scare off evil spirits?
What is the reasoning behind it?
If a Christian today decided to erect a demonic statue on a church or in the grounds of a church 'to scare evil spirits away' wouldn't he/she be flamed?
Why not use Angels or Cherubs as a positive images to combat evil spirits?
Wouldn't an evil spirit see a gargoyle and think 'Hi mate, mind if I join you?'
I am perplexed. :hah:
What is the reasoning behind it?
If a Christian today decided to erect a demonic statue on a church or in the grounds of a church 'to scare evil spirits away' wouldn't he/she be flamed?
Why not use Angels or Cherubs as a positive images to combat evil spirits?
Wouldn't an evil spirit see a gargoyle and think 'Hi mate, mind if I join you?'
I am perplexed. :hah: