Sorry to disappoint you, like the Boreans I go to Scripture as the source to criticize false teachings. When scripture tells me: "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5) I am then able to see that a doctrine that promulgates Mary and saints as intercessors as a false teaching.
I am also able to discern not to call a religious teacher "Father" or "Holy" for there is no one but God that deserves this honor. I can see doctrine promulgated that permits the ordination of women or homosexuals and can discern from scripture that this wrong. I can see someone praying before an image and I can clearly discern because I "examined the Scriptures" every day that this is wrong.
See, here we go again. As is the habit of so many people (who were undoubtedly taught incorrectly), you pull a scripture out of context and then make it the source of your dogma.
When discussing taking scripture out of context your church has built a house of cards on the poor exegesis of Matthew 16:18
Gee, I haven't heard one bit of properly understood Catholic doctrine that you've been able to refute with scripture. It would sure be nice if, rather than throwing stones, you would be able to actually do as you've threatened. All I've heard is empty lies and distortions from you. I've heard you say "Mary and saints as intercessors", but I've seen no understanding of Catholic doctrine on the subject...and I've seen no scripture cited to refute that understanding.
A lot of talk, no communication.
FRiend, that is not indicative of one who has any understanding. Rather than being the words of one who has understanding and honest disagreement, those are the words of somebody who merely reflects the bigotry he's been taught. I don't hold it to your charge...I'm confident that this is reflective of what's been spewed at you every Sunday for however many years.
But if you choose to stay in your ignorance, feel free. If you'd seriously like to discuss doctrine, I'll be happy to do so.