[af_vet_1981]

yes, non-Biblical for the Church. Still, of all the denominations that claim to follow Christ, the Roman denomination has the most beautiful and dramatic costumes and pageantry. Admittedly, not limiting themselves to Scripture opens up a world of religion to draw from, but still the drama, color, mystical symbols, finest materials, etc. lend themselves to such beauty and drama.

Does the Jewish heritage of the Catholic Church offend you ?

[aMorePerfectUnion]

“Does the Jewish heritage of the Catholic Church offend you ?”

Decidedly not. I take no offense at the choices of others as long as they do not infringe on my freedoms, safety or that of my family.

Whether someone worships The God, or lesser gods, or Mary, or saints, or idols or believes anything they wish. Their call. I can neither convince them to convert to Christ, nor force them. I can tell His truth and get out of His way. He alone opens eyes and hearts.

As it should be.

I take no offense as to whether they accept or reject His call. I decidedly wish they would come to Him for salvation.

More to the topic, of course the costumes have nothing to do with the real NT church. Every Christian is a priest and there is no priestly class. There are no instructions for costumes, as God gave Israel. Nor encouragement to steal that which was given to Israel.

All Scripture is for us, but it is not all about us.

As I said, it was “borrowed” to make the earthly Roman denomination look more impressive. His Church doesn’t need any of that. Man looks on the outward appearance. God looks on the heart.

[Rides_A_Red_Horse]

Does the Jewish heritage of the Catholic Church offend you ?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZegQYgygdw

[Elsie]

No more than it’s pagan PRACTICES offend you.