The golden calf and a feast to the Lord

Perspective note

Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.

Key points

• Claiming a good intention or naming the true God does not by itself justify an image cult.
• The Orthodox case needs more than 'we intend to honor God'.

Sources and further reading

• The golden calf and a feast to the Lord (Website)

Related records

• Didn't the golden calf also point to Yahweh? (Apologetics)
• An icon is a relationship (Apologetics)
• Read the prohibition and the permission (Apologetics)