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It is not against the teachings of the bible, at least the New Testament. It isn't in there. Just as infant baptism isn't explicitly in there. Just as Christmas isn't explictly in there.

I'm more worried about Terri right now than I am any antichrist in the nonexistent temple in Jerusalem which may or may not be rebuilt.

I found a kind soul who will join me in a novena for Terri which is better than bickering about something no one knows for sure whether it pleases God or not.

Unlike you, I do not know it all nor do I expect to in this life and perhaps not in the next.

Celebrating Christmas or baptizing babies are not in the Bible but are not specifically warned against, like communicating with the dead. I have already cited examples in the Bible.

I do pray for Terri.

If Terri is delivered from death, Who will get the glory?

It should be God (not St. Jude).

The problem is, when people pray against God's will by using superstitious practices, they offend against God by robbing Him of His due credit.

God answers prayer that is asked according to His will. See 1 John 5:14-15.

If God wants to confirm to people the power of crying out to Him for help and warn people against placing false hope in dead saints, how can He do this? The answer is by answering prayer that is according to His will.

You cited miracles as proof of the benefits of this false tradition.

Yet I have experienced proof, first-hand, of God answering prayer, supernaturally. This is not some claim by a website I have read about. It is what I have seen with my own eyes.

I am not trying to advocate my own wisdom or righteousness. I am an undeserving sinner. It is God's mercy that He hears my prayers. It is He Who deserves all of the credit.

When people start advocating superstitious practices, especially over a life and death matter, I become very concerned. I am advocating a clear distinction between Biblical prayer and idolatrous prayer. This is the same test that Elijah made to the prophets of Baal. The false worshipers were angry and wanted Elijah dead, but God honored Elijah. God heard his prayers.

God said that those who honor Him, He will honor.