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To: CarrotAndStick

Sorry....only the TRINITY is WORSHIPPED in the Catholic religion. We VENERATE.


74 posted on 07/10/2007 9:38:08 AM PDT by Suzy Quzy (Hillary in '08.....Her PHONINESS is GENUINE !!!!)
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To: Suzy Quzy

ven·er·ate(vn-rt)

tr.v. ven·er·at·ed, ven·er·at·ing, ven·er·ates

To regard with respect, reverence, or heartfelt deference.

wor·ship(wûrshp)
n.
1.
a. The reverent love and devotion accorded a deity, an idol, or a sacred object.
b. The ceremonies, prayers, or other religious forms by which this love is expressed.
2. Ardent devotion; adoration.

v.tr.
1. To honor and love as a deity.
2. To regard with ardent or adoring esteem or devotion.

Methinks you are splitting hairs over these two words.


75 posted on 07/10/2007 9:43:03 AM PDT by CarrotAndStick (The articles posted by me needn't necessarily reflect my opinion.)
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