“Perhaps the interpretations given by those who distort what Catholics believe seems to us just as insane and rambling and so distorted they offend”
I agree with you there. A disagreement over interpretation of scripture or the history of Christianity or the church is one thing but we should not distort each others beliefs.
” A disagreement over interpretation of scripture or the history of Christianity or the church is one thing but we should not distort each others beliefs.”
Exactly.
I wonder if it is possible on any thread to understand that veneration is not worship without being once again told it is. We do not worship a fellow creature. We revere and venerate, but we do not worship and adore.