When you're done thumping your Bible at us heathens, add a Webster's dictionary to your reading list so you can understand the difference between the words venerate and worship.
Ever been to Arlington, or Gettysburg National Cemetery? Do you "venerate" the memories of those buried there, or is that "idol worship"?
G Larry wrote: Have you ever looked up the meaning of 'worship'
Ditto wrote: When you're done thumping your Bible at us heathens, add a Webster's dictionary to your reading list so you can understand the difference between the words venerate and worship.And also: English - it's a good language with lots of words. I recommend it.
What caught my attention about the original article posted mentioned the word "devotional" as applied to Paul. Now it is true, Paul wrote that we should be "devoted to one another" (Romans 12), but "devotional" piety is usually something applied to God alone.
G Larry & Ditto, have you ever looked up the etymology of "veneration?" It means "reverence" from venerari--to "worship, revere." It has its origins in the name, "Venus." While it is true that some pagan concepts and words over the centuries have been redeemed for Judeo-Christian purposes, the fact that the god of beauty, love and desire--a demi-god, if you will--is the origin of a word & practice of devotion & reverence applied to one who may be prayed to (some saints are prayed to)...the question at least has to be raised.