I suspect had you worshipped in a Jewish temple with Jesus you would also have observed "pagan rites" and ceremonies very similar to modern masses. Sad that you scorn as an "abomination" what which you obviously have not studied. Presumably you would also condemn the worship rituals of Judaism. One observer has commented that the Catholic Church has many resemblances to a synagogue, but with Jesus.
Your mindset reminds me that...the term "abomination" was also once used by men who refused to allow their wives ether during childbirth.
"Presumably you would also condemn the worship rituals of Judaism. One observer has commented that the Catholic Church has many resemblances to a synagogue, but with Jesus.
Yes - that's a mixture, and a little leaven leavens the whole lump."
God tore up the only religion He ever recognized on the day Christ died. The veil of the temple was torn in two, signifying that the last obstacle to coming unto the Father was now removed.
Jesus never taught religion - he was constantly emphasizing a direct relationship with His Father. And He said He was the only way to Him. That's why all religion is invalid.
Men try to intersperse themselves between man and God. Jesus said just the opposite. "You have one Father, and He is in heaven". "There is one mediator between God and man; the man Christ Jesus".