Asking prayers of the saints comes from the second century, it is Catholic.
We don't worship Mary as God.
Celibacy as a requirement for priesthood is a legitimate complaint.
Transubstantiation is a first century Catholic belief, just not called that until the eleventh century. We also believed in the Trinity, although the term didn't come about until the end of the second century, well after the writing of the NT...
The Pope. Well, that is also a Catholic belief that is at least from the second century. While his powers have certainly developed as God's Spirit required, it is a legitimate Catholic teaching from Scriptures.
Thanks for telling me what you thought. Perhaps if you were to read Church history and the development of doctrine, you might be convinced that these Catholic beliefs are not "Roman Catholic", but were part and parcel of our beliefs from practically the beginning. They all are found in Scriptures, whether implicitly or explicitly.
Regards
See, this is where we disagree. Those are Catholic beliefs, but not Christian beliefs. I have read church history, and I understand that some of these beliefs came from the early church. That doesn’t mean they are correct. I have seen writings from the Pope that call for the WORSHIP of Mary. This is an error.
All that said, I know enough of you from your postings that you are a God fearing, God honoring man (person?) who holds fast to the teaching of your church. Most of which I agree with.
Please consider with respect those who hold to the belief and trust of Jesus, but do not agree with some of your churches teachings. If we believe in Jesus, we are all brothers.