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To: Ransomed

I am saying that Roman Catholicism exalts Mary to a status that is very much godlike. It calls on them to pray TO her. Through its teachings are pre-written prayers, they petition her for things such as her protection and provision. And, in popular practice and sometimes official doctrine she is given titles of God such as Mediator. Advocate. Redeemer. (all with the appendage of “co” included of course, but the point stands). NOWHERE does Scripture tell us to treat Mary in the way that the Catholic church treats her. So, in answer to your question, bad at worshipping her? No. Refusing to admit. Yes.


121 posted on 06/05/2007 5:42:15 PM PDT by Blogger
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To: Blogger
NOWHERE does Scripture tell us to treat Mary in the way that the Catholic church treats her.

And the Canon of Scripture is listed on page? Darn, I can't seem to find it. Could you help?

134 posted on 06/05/2007 5:58:52 PM PDT by Frank Sheed (Fr. V. R. Capodanno, Lt, USN, Catholic Chaplain. 3rd/5th, 1st Marine Div., FMF. MOH, posthumously.)
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I would think a big part of worshipping would be to admit that something is being worshipped. I’m Catholic and I don’t worship Mary, and no Catholic pal of mine has ever admitted to me that, “yes, the Protestants are right, I’ve been worshipping Mary all this time!! Here is the secret Mary worshipping handshake, don’t tell or you’ll swing by yer rosaries!!!” Hell, even satanists admit to worshipping satan, why in the world do you think Catholics wouldn’t admit to worshipping Mary if that’s what they actually do? Fear of receiving the scorn of their fellow Christians?

Freegards


156 posted on 06/05/2007 6:16:50 PM PDT by Ransomed (Son of Ransomed says Keep the Faith!)
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