[William Terrell]

A prayer asking a dead saint for intercession is a prayer to a saint and not to God through Jesus.

Paul warned his churches about those who would alter the Gospels. In the post you're responding to, Jesus said it clearly, without ambiguity and left no doubt about the procedure. Paul refused to let even someone fall at his feet.

Pray to God through the Christ and leave the saints alone.

This kind of alteration, expansion and misinterpretation of doctrine by man is precisely why Jesus criticized the Pharisees and scribes.

[annalex]

A prayer asking a dead saint for intercession is a prayer to a saint and not to God through Jesus

This is your opinion. With respect, I'll stick to the previously cited by me authority of the Church on this matter, and recommend you do the same.

[narses]

Apostles' Creed

1. I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:

2. And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord:

3. Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary:

4. Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried: He descended into hell:

5. The third day he rose again from the dead:

6. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty:

7. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead:

8. I believe in the Holy Ghost:

9. I believe in the holy catholic church: the communion of saints:

10. The forgiveness of sins:

1l. The resurrection of the body:

12. And the life everlasting. Amen.

[Northern Yankee]

A prayer asking a dead saint for intercession is a prayer to a saint and not to God through Jesus.

Who said the Saints are dead?