We just learned about the Muslim Conflict.
Another part of early Christianity is Icons.
In the old times of the church, people thought it was bad to use pictures of crosses, or even pictures of Jesus, Mary or any of the old leaders of the church.
The paintings were known as icons.
Because God said not to worship any idols, they felt that putting up artwork of something Christian was like worshipping an idol.
Later on people argued that having these paintings around was good because it helped people think about God and Jesus.
(from: wikipedia - byzantine iconoclasm)
Kid Facts - Blast from the past: Biblican Canon
