|
Post by M. Hawbaker on Nov 7, 2019 16:51:24 GMT
ROME, November 6, 2019 (LifeSiteNews) – A reconstruction of a pagan idol who demanded child sacrifice was stationed at the entrance of Rome’s Colosseum as part of a secular historical exhibition. The presence of the idol raised particular concern among Catholics, as it was erected nine days before the Amazon Synod and the subsequent scandal over the veneration of the Pachamama idol at the Vatican. The statue of Moloch, worshipped by both the Canaanites and the Phoenicians, is part of an exhibit dedicated to Ancient Rome’s once-great rival, the city of Carthage. The large-scale exhibition, titled Carthago: The immortal myth, runs until March 29, 2020.
"A reconstruction of the terrible deity Moloch, linked to Phoenician and Carthaginian religions and featured in the 1914 film Cabiria (directed by Giovanni Pastore and written by Gabriele D’Annunzio) will be stationed at the entrance to the Colosseum to welcome visitors to the exhibition," stated a press release about the exhibit.
|
|
|
Post by barb43 on Nov 8, 2019 5:59:23 GMT
That's a secular historical display, so a statue of Moloch would not be unexpected. However, I would find it very off-putting, if I were in the area & had planned to see the display.
I really can't see myself walking into the Colosseum having to pass that monstrosity.
|
|
|
Post by scott on Nov 8, 2019 15:03:14 GMT
Ugh!
|
|
|
Post by M. Hawbaker on Nov 8, 2019 15:07:08 GMT
That's a secular historical display, so a statue of Moloch would not be unexpected. True, but out of all the Phoenician gods, kings, and generals that could have been chosen for the centerpiece of the display, I find it both interesting and disturbing that Molech is the one that was chosen to represent the event.
|
|
|
Post by barb43 on Nov 9, 2019 4:29:42 GMT
That's a secular historical display, so a statue of Moloch would not be unexpected. True, but out of all the Phoenician gods, kings, and generals that could have been chosen for the centerpiece of the display, I find it both interesting and disturbing that Molech is the one that was chosen to represent the event. I think it's truly a sign of the times. Satan is working overtime to distract as many people as he can from coming to know Jesus and following God.
|
|