[aMorePerfectUnion]

You are really straining here, but you’d be better served to slow down and read what I wrote.

I stated the fact that Catholics bow down before idols of Mary. I did not say they worshipped idols of Mary. They certainly do idolize her.

I also stated that you cannot know they are not worshipping.

you then proved my point by you admitting no one can know hearts but God.

[ebb tide]

I stated the fact that Catholics bow down before idols of Mary.

That is not a fact; it's fiction.

[ebb tide]

They certainly do idolize her.

Care to prove it? Or do you just like to toss out false accusations?

[Mrs. Don-o]

I think we have a difficulty here, due to the elasticity of definition of that word "idolize".

It could mean "enthusiastically admire" (like, the kids idolizes Spiderman.)

It could mean just "put on a pedestal" (like, "Antifa says we should not idolize Washington and Lincoln.")

It could mean "deify" (like, "Don't idolize Diana!)

That's why it's a word one might choose to insinuate something, but an inapt word if what you want is exact accuracy.

That's why a word like "venerate" is better.

That's why careful, truthful people -- especially in settings where misunderstanding may arise --- use exact terminology like Dulia, Hyperdulia, and Latria.

I appreciate keeping this in mind for clearer communication.