Some Catholics may Tell me why a place of worship of Mary Mother of Jesus?
Mary Devine is not and can not save. Yes I have been blessed by God's favor to give birth to Jesus, but why some of you to worship, as God is. Mary did not want to worship. They told us not to worship angels as well.And, why some of you have statues of the Virgin Mary in their church and worship a statue? That is called Idolitry. Jesus can give us healing and salvation. Mary can not. So why some of you cathlics woship Mary can not save their souls? You are to go directly to Jesus, Jesus said he is "way, truth and light, and no one comes to the Father but by me" Jesus did not say no one comes to the Father except through Mary. Just curious.
- Why do Catholics pray to Mary, Mother of Jesus, Jesus never said much, nor was she part of the Trinity, so why?
- Why are the Catholics who Sains and Mother Mary Interc for us when God's Word says that Jesus said?
- Catholic Teachings About Mary, the mother of Jesus?
- Why the Catholic Church Want For people looking for their place of Mary Jesus for salvation?
- Why do Catholics say "Holly Mary Mother of God? I thought the mother of Jesus.
No, because they do not worship Mary Catholic.
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We share the view of Catholics in the Communion of Saints with many other Christians, including Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Episcopal and Methodist Churches.
The Communion of Saints is the belief that all saints are intimately related in the Body of Christ, a family. When it dies and goes to heaven, do not let this family.
Everyone in heaven or on their way to heaven are saints. You, me, my deceased grandmother, Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Mother Teresa.
As part of this family, you can ask your friends and family here on earth to pray for you. You can also ask the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Andrew, or your deceased grandmother in heaven to pray for you.
Prayer to the saints is communication, not worship.
+ + The Blessed Virgin Mary
"Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee" (Luke 1:28)
"Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb "(Luke 1:42).
In Luke 1:48, Mary prophesied, "From now on all generations will call me blessed."
A question for Christians who take the Bible literally: Do you call Mary "blessed"? If not, why?
The Hail Mary prayer simply recites passages from the Bible (the Word of God) and asks Mary to pray for us:
Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you. (These are the words that the angel Gabriel said to Mary, a Bible quote.)
Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. (This is Mary's cousin Elizabeth's greeting, another biblical quotation.)
Santa Maria, (The angel Gabriel said he was full of grace and Elizabeth says he was blessed.)
Mother of God (the Bible says that Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God)
Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. (A simple request to pray for us.)
Amen.
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Do not.
The Catholic Church is an imitation of God's church. It is an impostor - a Satanic imposter. To pray to Mary and her cult, although it is dead in his grave and can neither hear nor save anyone. Just as the scriptures have been omitted in the text Catholic, to justify taxing your images, which call themselves "priests" and "Father", which is contrary to God's word. The false prophet who leave the Catholic Church.
we have a lot of this question, the simple answer is that no Atalla mary worship. she is honest, if we are a unified spiritual body through Christ we are simply keeping the commandment to honor our mother. for more answers to these sites should help.
http://www.scripturecatholic.com
http://www.askmeaboutgod.org
http://www.catholiceducation.org
http://www.fisheaters.com
http://www.ewtn.com
http://www.salvationhistory.com
We hope that this helps and God bless.
for Catholics not ……….
What came first, the church or the Bible?
that the church gave us the Bible?
if he says the church is infallible in declaring that the 27 books of the New Testament is logical that the church is infallible in the selection of the 46 books of the Old Testament.
read the writings of the early Christian church fathers.
All these writings are in line with the Catholic church, there was no opposition to Catholic teaching reform far from certain people who can not handle the truth or frankly agree with some truths. The Bible is a Catholic book, which has been possible for Christians today have the word of God, Jesus promised the guidance of the Holy Spirit. 2000 years is strong evidence of this guidance and protection. God bless you please consider one of these points.
I agree. Catholics do worship Mary. Prayer is a form of worship. Idoloty, by definition, is when you give to God what belongs to someone or something other than God.
Jesus said that prayer should only be to the Father.
"We have to pray then, this: Our Father which art in heaven …" Matthew 6:9
I would like to see a single deed that shows that we should pray to Mary. Just one. I'm dead serious. If someone can send a single script that shows that we must pray to Mary, or even an example in the Bible where anyone is doing, I will gladly devote my whole being to Caholic Church.
I live near Carthage, Missouri, and once a year, the Vietnamese Catholics celebrate a holiday throughout the city in honor of Mary. Curiously, they do not have a celebration to God.
And in terms of religious icons, statues, and images, perhaps the Catholics have not read the writing in 2 Corinthians 5:7 says that "we are walking in the faith, not by sight." True Christians do not use images in worship at all.
Also, Mary is not a Christian newspaper (or mediator) to God. Jesus is the only way to get closer to God. He himself said in John 14:6 "No one comes to the Father except through me."
Mother worship is rooted in false religion, and this is just one of many, many things the Catholic Church has agreed to make false and hateful thing to God.
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What Catholics? No one can find a scripture to support the prayer to Mary? You should not tell you anything? The Bible says that God alone is the "hearer of prayer." -Psalm 65:1, 2)
Catholics do not worship Mary. We "worship" of it, not worship, as the Mother of Jesus, a creature blessed by God to be the mother of his child.
We worship the statues and they are only an aid to faith. The statues are just a concept, in this case, the Virgin Mary, and can be accurate or not, and she reminds us that what she did. If you have a photo of, say, your mother, do not say "This picture is my mother." You say "This is the picture of my mother." When she came out, will help you remember it.
I think it was Arch Bishop Fulton Sheen who said, "but there are a hundred people who hate the Catholic Church. The rest hate what I think is the Catholic Church. "
You are among the last crowd.
First, Catholics do not worship Mary or any other saint of that case. Catholics venerate Mary and the saints, and indeed reverence for worship.
Veneration / Honor de los Santos
Matt. 18:10 - the angels in heaven always behold the face of God. We revere for its great dignity and union with God.
Matt. 15:4, Luke 18:20, Eph. 6:2-3 Exodus 20:12, Lev. 19:3, Deut. 5:16 - was commissioned to honor our father and mother.
Luke 1:28 - worships the angel Gabriel to Mary to declare his "Hail full of grace." The angel heavenly honors human Mary, for her perfection of grace is superior to the angels.
Romans 13:7 - let's give the honor to be honored. When we honor the sons of God, honor God, He is the source of all honor.
1 Cor. 4:16 - the most important form of veneration of saints is "imitate" the saints, as Paul commands us to do.
1 Cor. 11:1 - again, Paul says, "Be imitators of me, and I of Christ." The ultimate goal of veneration is imitation.
Phil. 2:25-29 - Paul teaches us to honor Epaprhoditus almost died for the faith. How much should honor those saints who did not die for the faith!
Phil. 3:17 - Paul says to imitate him and others, which is the object of veneration. Veneration is not worship.
1 Thess. 1:6 - Paul says to the Thessalonians, "You became imitators of us and the Lord." This is the purpose of worship.
2 Thess. 3:7 - Paul says that the Thessalonians should imitate him and other bishops.
Hebrews 3:3 - Jesus is worthy of more glory and honor to Moses. This does not mean that the saints are not worthy of the glory and honor. Instead, it shows that the holy people are worthy of honor and glory of God's goodness.
Heb. 6:12 - the author teaches us to be imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Heb. 13:7 - we must imitate the faith of our faithful leaders. We pray for her intercession and veneration for his sanctity.
James 5:10-11 - James teaches us to take heart from the examples of the prophets and Job, the suffering endured.
1 Peter 2:17 - Peter teaches us to honor all men, love of brotherhood, fear God, honor the emperor. Not living with Christ in heaven deserve the honor? Catholics believe they do, and honor the holidays, as well as honor those who live by the celebration of his birthday.
Gen. 19:1 - Lot reveres the two angels in Sodom, bowing himself with his face on the floor.
Gen. 42:6 - Joseph's brothers bow before Joseph with the face to the ground. This is worship, not worship.
Exodus 28:2 - is especially important to honor the religious leaders. Holy garments of Aaron to give dignity and honor.
Lev. 19:32 - we must also honor "the face of an old man." When the elderly die in Christ, we must continue to honor them, because death does not separate from us or the love of Christ.
1 Sam. 28:14 - Saul bows before Samuel with his face to the ground in reverence.
2 Chron. 32:33 - Hezekiah was honored at his death. We honor our brothers and sisters in the Lord.
Lord. 44:1-2 - we must give praise and honor to whom the Lord apportioned great glory. This is our family in Christ.
Posture of Prayer, Worship and Veneration
Deut. 5:9 - God's command, "You shall not bow down to them" means "do not worship them." But not everyone is bowing worship. This mandate from God is connected to the false worship.
Rev. 3:9 - Jesus said that people bow down before the faithful members of the church of Philadelphia. This bowing to the faithful is not worship, as kissing a picture of a family member is not worship.
Gen. 19:1 - Lot bowed to worship the ground before the two angels in Sodom.
Gen. 24:52 - Abraham's servant bowed himself to the ground before the Lord.
Gen. 42:6 - Joseph's brothers bow before Joseph with the face to the ground.
Jos 5:14 - Joshua fell prostrate in veneration before an angel.
1 Sam. 28:14 - Saul bows before Samuel with his face on the floor, in honor and veneration.
1 Kings 1:23 - the prophet Nathan bows before King David.
2 Kings 2:15 - the sons of the prophets Elisha bow down to Jericho.
1 Chron. 21:21 - Oman Jebusite did the tribute to King David with his face to the ground.
1 Chron. 29:20 - Israelites bowed down to worship God and honor the king.
2 Chron. 29:29-30 - King Hezekiah and the assembly of the altar worship bowing in adoration before the sin offerings.
Tobit 12:16 - Tobiah Tobiah and fell down in worship before the angel Raphael.
Judith 14:7 - Achior the ammonites Judith kneels before his worship and praise God.
Psalm 138:2 - David bows before God's Holy Temple.
Dan. 2:46 - The king fell on the side that pays tribute to Daniel and commands that an offering was made to him.
Dan. 8:17 - Daniel fell prostrate in worship before the angel Gabriel.
1 macc. 4:40,55 - Judas and the faithful fell face down to earth to praise and worship God the sky.
2 macc. 10:4,26; 13:12 - Maccabeus and his followers fall prostrate in prayer to God.
Second, Catholics believe Jesus is the only mediator between us and the Father, but that does not mean that there can be interecessors. Mary, the saints and angels are advocates, not mediators.
God responds to our wishes and subordinates Mediation / intercessory prayer
1 Tim 2:1-2 - because Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and man (1 Tim. 2:5), many Protestants deny the Catholic belief that the saints on earth and in heaven can mediate our name. But before the teaching of Paul about Jesus as a "mediator," Paul urges supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be for everyone. Paul is therefore appealing to the mediation of others, in addition to Christ, the only mediator. Why?
1 Tim 2:3 - because this subordinate mediation is good and acceptable to God our Savior. Because God is our Father and we are His children, God invites us to participate in the role of Christ as mediator.
1 Tim. 2:5 - therefore, although Jesus is the only mediator between God and man, there are many intercessors (subordinate mediators).
1 Cor. 3:9 - God invites us to participate in the work of Christ because we are God's "fellow workers" and a family in the body of Christ. God wants his children to participate. The term used to describe "fellow workers" is sunergoi "which literally means, synergists, or cooperators with God in salvific matters. God does not need co-workers? Of course not, but this shows how much of Him as the Father loves his children. God wants us to work with him.
Mark 16:20 - this is another example of how the Lord worked with them "(" sunergountos). God cooperates with us. His eternal love, inviting our participation.
Rom. 8:28 - God "in the works for the good" (the Greek is "eis sunergei Agathon") those who love Him. We work as subordinate mediators.
2 Cor. 6:1 - "working together" (the Greek is "sunergountes") with him, do not accept his grace in vain. God allows us to participate in its work, because it does not need our help but because He loves us and wants us to exalt His Son. It's like the father who allowed his son join him in carrying groceries into the house. The father does not need help, but the child is invited to help raise the child in dignity and love.
Heb. 12:1 - the "cloud of witnesses" (NEPhA marturon), which are surrounded by a large amphitheater witnessed the race from the earth, and actively participate and encourage us (the riders), in our race to salvation.
1 Peter 2:5 - we are a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices to God instructions. Therefore, under the head priest priests, but priests who participate in Christ's work of redemption.
Rev. 1:6, 5:10 - Jesus made us a kingdom of priests to God. Priests intercede through Christ on behalf of the people of God.
James 5:16, Proverbs 15:8, 29 - the prayers of the righteous (the saints) have powerful effects. For this reason, we ask your prayers. How much more powerful are the saints in heaven prayers, in which justice has been perfected.
1 Tim 2:5-6 - therefore, it is because Jesus Christ is the only mediator before God that we can be subordinate mediators. Jesus is the reason. The Catholic position thus gives more glory to Jesus. He does everything but loves us so much He desires our participation.
To mediate specific instructions and examples of subordinates Mediation
New Testament
Matt. 5:44-45 - Jesus tells us to pray for (to mediate on behalf of) those who persecute us. God teaches us to mediate.
Matt. 17:1-3, Mark 9:4, Luke 9:30-31 - Moses and Elijah appear late in the Transfiguration of Jesus in conversation with the presence of Peter, James and John (these may be the two "witnesses" John refers Rev. 11:3). Nothing in Scripture suggests that God never hates or short communication among those living in the sky and life on earth. On the contrary, God encourages communication within the communion of saints. Moses and Elijah appeared on the earth we also teach that the saints in heaven now with the ability to overcome our limitations in the earth.
Matt. 26:53 - Jesus said that He may call upon the assistance of twelve legions of angels. If Jesus said he could request assistance from the holy angel - and he obviously would not be adoring to do - so can we, who need their help much more than Jesus, and without engaging in idolatry. And, in Mat. 22:30, Jesus said it would be "like angels in heaven." This means human saints (as the angel saints) may be called upon to help people on earth. God allows and encourages interaction between family members.
Matt. 27:47,49; Mark 15:35-36 - The people think that Jesus asks Elijah for his intercession, and wait to see if Elijah comes to save Jesus from the cross.
Matt. 27:52-53 - Jesus in the passion, many saints were raised and went to the city and presumably appear to interact with people, as Jesus did after his resurrection.
Mark 11:24 - Jesus said that we ask in prayer, we will receive it. It is Jesus, and that through Jesus, to mediate.
John 2:3 - Jesus knew that the wine is gone, but encourages and responds to the intercession of Mary. God wants our children and responds to mediation, because He is life and love God.
John 2:5 - Mary intercedes on behalf of the people at the wedding and told them to do what Jesus said. Because Mary is our perfect model of faith, we intercede on behalf of our brothers and sisters.
John 2:11 - in fact it was the intercession of Mary, who began the ministry of Jesus. Its time had not yet arrived, but Jesus responds to the intercession of Mary. Although we could do it all by himself, God wants to work with their children.
Acts 12:7 - an angel strikes Peter in the face and wakes him up, releasing him from prison. The angel answered Pedro prayers.
Rom. 15:30 - Paul commands of God's family to pray for him. If we are united together in one body of Christ, we can help each other.
2 Cor. 1:11 - Paul suggests that even more prayers and more people who pray, the better! Prayer is more effective when joined with others in prayer.
2 Cor. 9:14 - Paul says that the saints pray for the land the Corinthians. Subordinates who are the mediators in Christ.
2 Cor. 13:7,9 - Paul tells the elders to pray that the Corinthians can do right and improve. They participate in the mediation of Christ.
Gal. 6:2,10 - Paul charges carry the burden of one another, and to do good to all, especially the family of faith.
Eph. 6:18 - Paul commands of God's family to pray for one another.
Eph. 6:19 - Paul commands the Ephesians to pray for him. If there is only one mediator, why did Paul ask your prayers?
Phil. 1:19 - Paul recognizes the power of Philippians' earthly intercession. Will be awarded for their prayers and the Holy Spirit.
Col. 1:3 - Paul says that he and the elders to pray for the Colossians. Subordination are mediators in the body of Christ.
Col. 1:9 - Paul says that he and the elderly have not stopped praying for the Colossians, and, through the intercession, which may have wisdom.
Col. 4:4 - Paul commands the Colossians to pray for the elders of the church so that God may open a door to the floor. Why did not Paul just leave God? Due to the mediation of subordination is acceptable and pleasing to God, and brings a change in the world. This is as mysterious as the Incarnation, but it's true.
1 Thess. 5:11 - Paul charges to encourage one another and build one another in the body of Christ. We do as mediators in Christ.
1 Thess. 5:17 - Paul says "pray constantly." If Jesus role as mediator subordinately does not apply to us, why pray at all?
1 Thess. 5:25 - Paul commands of God's family to pray for the elders of the Church. He wants our subordinate mediation.
2 Thess. 1:11 - Paul says to the family of God who prays for us. We participate in the mediation of Christ, because Christ wants this.
2 Thess. 3:1 - Paul calls the Thessalonians to pray for him, Silvanus and Timothy to that could be delivered.
1 Tim. 2:1-3 - Paul commands us to pray for all. Paul also states that these sentences are acceptable in the eyes of God.
2 Tim. 1:3 - Paul says: "I remember you constantly in my prayers."
Philemon 22 - Paul is hope through the intercession of Philemon that he may be able to be with Philemon.
Heb. 1:14 - the author writes, "Are they not all ministering spirits sent to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?"
Hebrews 13:18-19 - the author urged the Hebrews to pray for the elderly so that they act in all things desirable.
James 5:14-15-James said that the prayer of the priests during the patient will save the sick and forgive their sins. This is a powerful example of men forgiveness of sins and lead to the salvation of a person with the sacrament of the sick.
James 5:16 - James teaches us to confess our sins to one another and pray for one another so that we can be healed.
James 5:17-18 - James refers to God's answer to fervent prayer of Elijah no rain. He is teaching us about the effectiveness of our mediation.
1 John 5:14-15 - John is convinced that God will grant us what we ask according to God's will.
1 John 5:16-17 - our prayers for others, even God's call to give life to them and keep them from sinning. Our God is a living God who answers our personal prayers.
3 John 2 - John prays for Gaius' health and, therefore, a subordinate acts as mediator.
Rev. 1:4 - this verse shows that the angels (in this case, the seven spirits) to give the grace and peace. For the grace and peace comes only from God, the angels are acting as mediators for God.
Rev. 5:8 - the prayers of the saints (in heaven and earth) are presented to God by the angels and saints in heaven. This shows that the saints intercede for us before God, and also demonstrates that our prayers on earth are united with their prayers in heaven. (The "24 Elders" is said to refer to God's people - perhaps the 12 apostles and 12 tribes - and the "four living creatures" is said to refer to the angels.)
Rev. 6:9-11 - the holy martyrs in heaven a cry aloud to God to avenge their blood on those who dwell on earth. "These are" imprecatory prayers "that are grounds for view of God (see prayer in Psalm 35:1 similar; 59:1-17, 139:19, Jer. 11:20, 15:15, 18:19; Zech.1 :12-13). This means that the saints in heaven pray for those on earth, and God answered their prayers (Rev. 8:1-5). Therefore, asking her intercession and protection.
Rev. 8:3-4 - an angel in the sky blend of incense with the prayers of all saints on the golden altar before the throne of God, and the smoke of the incense rose with the prayers of the saints from the hand the angel before God. These prayers "lifted" before God and obtain various types of ground activity. God responds to requests from their children, either by their children on earth or in heaven.
Old Testament
Gen. 20:17 - God responds to the intercession of Abraham and Abimelech healthy, and his wife and his slaves.
Gen. 27:29, Num. 24:9 - Blessed is everyone who blesses you. If we bless others in prayer, we are also blessed.
Exodus 32:11-14, 30-34, 34:9, Num. 14:17-20, 21:7-9 - there are many examples of God's answer to Moses' holy intercession.
1 Sam. 12:23 - Samuel said it would be sinning against God if you do not continue to intercede for the people of Israel.
1 Sam. 28:7-20 - the deceased prophet Samuel comes and talks with Saul, which is confirmed by Sir 46:13,20).
1 Sam. 28:7, 1 Chron. 10:13-14 - Saul practiced necromancy. He used half, not God, to search for the dead and therefore doomed. Saul of the practice is completely at odds with the Catholic understanding of Holy mediation, where God is the source and channel for all communications, and allowing their children to participate in this power.
2 Chron. 30:27 - the prayers of the priests and Levites came before the holy abode of God in heaven and answered.
Tobit 12:12,15 - angels instead of Tobias and Sara prayers to the saint. This teaches us that angels are also our subordinate mediators. We ask the angels to take our prayers to God.
Job 42:7-9 - Job prayed for three friends in sin and God heard working as a result of these prayers.
Psalm 34:7 - The angel of the Lord gives to those who fear him.
Psalm 91:11 - God will give His angels charge of you, on duty in all its forms.
Psalm 103:20-21, 148:1-2 - angels and we ask your help in doing the will of God.
Psalm 141:2 - David asks that his prayer be counted as incense before God. The prayers of the saints have powerful effects.
Isaiah 6:6-7 - an angel touches Isaiah's lips and said that his sin is forgiven. The angel is a mediator under the effects of God forgiveness of sins in God's name.
Jer. 7:16 - God recognizes people's ability to intercede, but refused to respond due to the hardness of heart.
Jer. 15:1 - the Lord recognizes the power of intercession of Moses and Samuel.
Jer. 37:3 - Sedequías king sends messengers to ask Jeremiah to intercede for the people, who could pray to God for them.
Jer. 42:1-6 - the entire people of Israel before Jeremiah was asking his intercession, he was going to pray to the Lord for them.
Baruch 3:4 - Baruch asks the Lord to hear the prayers of the dead of Israel. They can intercede on behalf of the people of God.
Dan. 9:20-23 - Daniel intercedes on behalf of the people of both Israel confessing its sins and the sins of the people before God.
Zac. 1:12-13 - an angel intercedes for the Judea and God responds favorably.
2 macc. 15:12-16 - Onias the high priest and the prophet Jeremiah was dead for centuries, and yet interact with the life of Judas Maccabees and pray for the holy people on earth.
Thirdly, there is nothing on idolatrous statues in the Church. Catholics worship / revere Jesus / holy through the statue. No religion / worship the statue itself. Therefore, it is idolatry.
Pictures and statues
Deut. 4:15 - from this verse, Protestants say that since he saw "no way" the Lord, do not burden the pictures of him.
Deut. 4:16 - of course, early in the history of Israel is forbidden to make images of God because God is not revealed himself yet visible "in the form of any shape."
Deut. 4:17-19 - Therefore, the Israelites had not yet represented God revealed, that might be tempted to worship him as a beast, bird, reptile or fish, which is a common mistake of the times.
Exodus 3:2-3; Dan 7:9, Matt. 3:16, Mark 1:10, Luke 3:22, John 1:32, Acts 2:3 - later, however, we see that God revealed Himself in visible form (as a dove, fire, etc.).
Deut. 5:8 - God's commandment "thou shall not encumber an image" is entirely connected to the worship of false gods. God does not prohibit images to be used in worship, but forbids the images to be worshiped.
Exodus 25:18-22, 26:1,31 - for example, God orders the making of the image of the cherubim of gold. This heavenly image, of course, is not adored by the Israelites. However, the picture has their minds and call a supernatural God.
Num 21:8-9 - God also commands the making of the bronze serpent. The image of the bronze serpent is not an idol to be worshiped, but an article that raises the spirit to the supernatural.
I Kings 6:23-36, 7:27-39, 8:6-67 - Solomon's temple contains statues and images of cherubim cherubim, lions and oxen. God does not condemn these images that were used in worship.
2 Kings 18:4 - it was only when people started to worship the statue did incur the wrath of God and the king destroyed it. The command prohibits the use of images to tax applies only to the false worship of those images.
1 Chron. 28:18-19 - David Solomon is the plan for the refining of gold altar with images of cherubim of gold. These images were used in the Jews most solemn place of worship.
2 Chron. 3:7-14 - the house was lined with gold elaborate cherubim carved in wood and coated with gold.
Ezekiel. 41:15 - Ezekiel describes imposed images in the temple has carvings of cherubs appear. These are similar to the images of angels and saints in many Catholic churches.
Col. 1:15 - the only image of God that Catholics worship is Jesus Christ who is the "image" (Greek "Eikon") of the invisible God.
You're right, Mary did not die for our sins. But it is very important because it is an example of someone who trusts God completely, and gave herself over to his will. She gave birth to Jesus, he did die for our sins. Mary is venerated, not adored. As for the statues, art and Christian iconography has a long and ancient history, and the statues were not worshiped. We ask Mary and the saints to pray for us, like asking a friend or relative who pray for us. We admire Mary and the saints for his life of piety.
Because they have been deceived into believing that all they have to do every time we sin is to go on his knees in front of a bunch of candles or sit in a confessional and "good"! Because they do not care to know the truth! It is clear to me that they have not bothered to study his Bible in great depth! It is clear to me that Catholics do not really care about the law of God or in Christ following steps! That baptize babies, go to church on Sunday instead of keeping the Sabbath holy 7th, confess their sins to a priest instead of Jesus, establish their nuns and priests to not allow the failure to have a life normal as husbands and wives, worship the pope as if it were God on earth ……….. the list goes on and on! Every Christian who sincerely want to know the truth than ever to remain a Catholic!
I asked the same question about it, and got answers like "not of their religion, only the love and respect for his" kind of answers. Yeah right. Mary has become a cult of one billion dollars a year business (only to see South America) and we urge the flock to pray to Mary when Jesus told us to just pray to God through him. Go figure.
We do not worship, we honor it. If an astronaut to Mars and back, each one pays homage to a person who does not worship him
Catholics do not "worship" Mary. But rather to ask for intercessory prayer for her. Idolotry is not because they are not putting in place of God. His theology is dead wrong.
Incidentally, I am a Protestant.
As a former Catholic, I can tell you the response of a neutral point. (I do not like Catholicism, but not for me.)
Catholics do not worship Mary. Recognized as a pure woman to be respected as the mother of Jesus. Prayers are not to your prayers to a deity, but the prayers for her intervention on our behalf … basically asking for your help to us when we talk to God.
Catholics do this with all his saints, for different things. They are seen as channels for certain types of sentences. God has a lot of prayers to sort through, and it is easier for him if some of these are transmitted through the other first.
Think that the cult of Mary is a big misunderstanding. I will not even respond to that part of the question. Has been done ad nauseum.
But to say that Catholics do not worship Jesus is deliberately false and hateful.
Not only worship and adore him, but at every Mass we attended to receive His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, in Holy Eucharist.
Do not you wish you could do the same? You can know. Come home to His Church, which he founded 2000 years ago, instead of one of the 30,000 + denominations that currently subscribe to a … which was founded between the years 1500 and 2007. Everyone on the link below did.
not worship the Blessed Mother. all have their statues in our churches because it is the mother of God and on the other side of the church is a statue of her husband's 2! We ask for your venorte your 2 sentence 4 wonder 4 intercession that we do not like your worship of her. Jesus gives us his 2 on the cross … WuT so idk ur question is just like my mother I love her !!!!!!!
We are absolutely not their religion. Recognize their efforts aa very holy woman …. It should be recognized and that Jesus wants to be your mother. (Do not want your mom to be?) And, no statues or images of worship, either. And that's not bad to put pictures and statues of those we love, what we do with our children and family, why not the most important, Jesus? And, with respect to Catholics, we can go through Mary and the saints to pray to Jesus ….. of course we can also directly to him. Just give us a more level playing field.
Jesus is the only intercessor!
Catholics hey … awake … look here …. smell the coffee!
show me in the Bible, where rates of primary importance with couple of people like Moses, John the Baptist, Elijah, Abraham, ISACC, Jacob, and even their first precious. Always bragging about your peter.
Why not build an idol to one of these great men, of course, made many wonderous things, and pray for the intercession of them.
Oh, that's right, I almost forgot … Jesus is the only intercessor!
Catholics do not worship Mary instead of Jesus. If you've never entered a Catholic church, have been noticed immediately that, or a representation of Jesus or a cross is always, without exception, in the center of the church. Statues of Mary, always, without exception, to one side, sometimes with a statue of St. Joseph. Catholics to seek the intercession of Mary. You need look no further than the Hail Mary:
Hail Mary, full of grace
The Lord is with you
Blessed art thou among women
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus
Holy Mary, Mother of God
Pray for us sinners
Now, at the hour of our death
Notice how it refers to Jesus as the Lord is with her and from his belly, and asked to pray for us. Catholic saints also have other holidays, which celebrate their memory and ask them to pray for us in the same way.
As a side note, so it states that the Catholic Church has demonized women (see Mary Magdalene in "The DaVinci Code") are completely absurd. Catholicism is the only major monotheistic religion that puts women in a position so close to the Godhead.