Are images in church okay?

[Russ_Ashkettle]

When did it become ok to have images in the church of Mary ,Joseph , and the Crucifix ? 1. I , the Lord , am your God. You shall not have other gods besides me . What date did it become ok ?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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