[caww]

I think that's a LARGE part of what all the Maryolatry and praying to 'saints' is all about--it just buttresses the monolithic exclusivist mentalities and authoritarian dogma and rituals.

Yes, it does seem so Quix. Layers and layers of "stuff" but in their minds gives them a sense of religous practice...rather than seeing the face of Christ thru it all. So much just gets in the way IMO.

I'm afraid one day the laity will see they are simply getting crumbs from the banquet table they were otherwise offered....but the leadership is certainly feasting.

[Quix]

VERY WELL PUT.

THX.