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These warnings are applicable today as churches are tempted to use symbols, the steeple being one of them, whose origins are pagan. 3. Ellen White's testimony in favor of simplicity of church buildings should be interpreted to suggest she would be opposed to the use of steeples.
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Steeples, the pointed roofs of churches, have been included in church buildings since the conversion of Constantine and his proclamation making Christianity the official religion of his state. The origins of steeples, however, have been traced back to several different traditions.
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www.ehow.com/about_5052101_origin-church-steeples.html
www.ehow.com/about_5052101_origin-church-steeples.html
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The pagan association of the obelisk was something well understood by the church. The Jesuit scholar, Athanasius Kircher in his book Obeliscus Pamphilius, published in 1650, gives an account of the ancient views of the obelisk as the digitus solis, or "finger of the sun".
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Interesting, and perhaps has some truth. However, after a very minimal amount of research, I have discovered the glaringly obvious origin of the steeples on church buildings.
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torahortradition.blogspot.com/2009/06/origin-of-church-...
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Doctrine and practices of mainstream religion that contradict or ignore scripture ... The Church Steeple; The presence of steeples on top of church buildings is the classic testament to the pagan origins of virtually every aspect of the church.
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www.bibleufo.com/doctrine.htm
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The Restored Church of God ... Inside the Church ... The True Church...
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The origin of the architectural feature. ... Church buildings acquired bell towers for this purpose, and they evolved into today’s steeples. Now that we have accurate and inexpensive watches, we don’t need church bells to tell us when to set out for church.
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There are still in existence today remarkable specimens of original phallic symbols...steeples on the churches...and obelisks...all show the influence of our phallus-worshipping ancestors ... "At the top of many church towers, a spire often points to the sky! Several writers link, and perhaps not without some justification,
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Recently I saw a photo layout of church steeples. They were very majestic works of art. Some years ago I wondered about the origins of these strange yet beautiful structures. What I found was quite surprising. First of all there is no question they are indeed religious symbols.
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www.zoomnet.net/~bbratt/wssteple.htm
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