According to scripture, every born again believer is a Saint.
You wrote:
“According to scripture, every born again believer is a Saint.”
Yes. But today we usually use the word to refer to those great saints in heaven.
You are correct. The cult of Rome added this canonization of people to its growing list of errant theology. Such inordinate adoration of people operates to create a class distinction controlled by headquarters.
But, you are absolutely right. The Scriptures calls every born again believer in Jesus Christ, a saint. The question really becomes, how many relying on and associated with Rome have been born again? Watch the fur fly now.
Well, yes and no. One may be 'born again' but lose one's faith. Scripture is clear on this. "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven." - Matthew 7:21. The most important form of veneration of the saints is "imitating" the saints, as Paul commands us to do (1 Cor. 4:16). To Catholics, those that have fought the good fight and "endure unto the end, the same shall be saved" (Matthew 24:13). Those the Church proclaim to be saints, have done just that.