How did John of Damascus defend the use of icons during the Iconoclast controversy?

He argued that icons were a tool to teach biblical lessons and that the faithful knew how to use them appropriately.

He argued that using icons represented the main difference between Christianity and Judaism.

He argued that eliminating the use of icons would damage the reputation of the Church.

He argued that it was God's will for icons to be used in religious spaces and personal homes.

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How did John of Damascus defend the use of icons during the Iconoclast controversy?

 He argued that icons were a tool to teach biblical lessons and that the faithful knew how to use them appropriately.

 He argued that using icons represented the main difference between Christianity and Judaism.

 He argued that eliminating the use of icons would damage the reputation of the Church.

 He argued that it was God's will for icons to be used in religious spaces and personal homes.

uglyturtle · Answer

The question for this is quite unclear and this is not a mathematical question.

milkncookies · Answer

I pretty sure he meant that The first line is the question, and the other ones are the choices like A,B,C,D..

anonymous · Answer

Oh my bad.. thanks..

sammixboo · Answer

Bryan come back