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(Me) again. I will add to this that I actually fear even just the cross alone qualifying for breaking the forbidden use of images, per the 2nd Commandment (the real 2nd, not the Catholic idolatry "cover up" numbering, implemented by Augustine from the Talmud version, but rather the Protestant/"Orthodox™" version which uses the LXX). I only have one, made of wood from an original pew of my church when my great grandfather was a founding member in 1918. I wear it under my shirt. and throughout the day it provides periodic moments of helping to keep my awareness steered towards God as close to as constantly and unceasing as "possible" (I know I could do more if I *really* wanted to).

At night near time for sleep I remove it and place it on the nightstand next to the bed, where it continues its function with any random glance until being returned to my neck the following morning (usually very first thing, or second at most after peeing). I stand after waking and see it there as I get into my flip flops, and if the trip to the bathroom is not urgent enough, I proceed with a micro reverent donning.

Sometimes I think about all of the savings, struggles, prayings, singings, fallings, prodigal returnings, preachings, baptisms, funerals, etc. that occurred in the building with this wood spanning almost 100 years (built a new church building at another site).

I reckon I am just going to take the risk and hope that God understands that I really think I need just that and do not want any other tools of idolatry. I am guessing there are far greater concerns of His for my absolute state.