THE MYTH REGARDING THE DESTRUCTION OF ANCIENT HELLENIC MONUMENTS BY CHRISTIANS
By Protopresbyter fr. George Metallinos
f. Dean of the Athens University School of Theology
Source: http://www.oodegr.com/english/paganismos/diogmoi/katastr_nawn_mythos1.htm
Taken from the convention organized in Thessaloniki by the Society for Orthodox Studies, on the topic of "Phenomena of neo-idolatry"
Among the high-sounding Neo-pagan arguments against Christianity is the one that claims a supposed systematic and organized destruction of ancient Hellenic monuments by Christians; an argument which has taken on the form of a stereotyped myth that is reproduced according to prevailing circumstances. It is a fact that, in the reciprocative passion of numerous "christians", who in the 4th century had moved on to a phase of retaliation, a destruction of ancient Hellenic monuments which had preserved the worshipping of idols did take place. But it is only within the mentalities of that era that one should attempt any scientific research. It suffices for one to study the younger work of Saint Athanasius the Great, "Against idols"... clik here
By Protopresbyter fr. George Metallinos
f. Dean of the Athens University School of Theology
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The myth regardingThe destruction of ancient hellenic monuments by Christians. By Protopresbyter fr. George (31/7/09)
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