Donald Heinz writes,
The visual art of Christmas is iconic, a full mediation of its subject. It does not point to the sacred; it is sacred. It is a sacred “text” in its own right, worth its own consideration….Religious art aspires to direct communion with God, an especially valuable aid to those suspicious of dogmatism or ecclesiastical authority. (Christmas: Festival of Incarnation, 177-178)
What feels sacred to you in the places you have worshipped? The stained glass? The paintings? The symbols?
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