Thank you....
As mentioned before we know there’s nothing in scripture where Jesus tells us to “venerate” his mother. Let alone make idols of the thousands sold early for monetary gain.
So much as the pagans did and why God is clear we are not to do as the pagans....but the catholic church cares not to listen to God regarding this....they make too much money selling this junk.
Please show me where the Vatican is making statues. Show me a line item in a balance sheet where the sale of Vatican-made statues is.
You are confusing the vast sums going out to charities around the world with what you think is coming in. Do tell, in how many countries does your denomination have schools, hospitals, orphanages, hospices, and other social services? Please also tell me about relief services your church offers.
Do companies make religious items. Sure. They charge cost plus to stay in business. Do some individual parishes offer books and other religious items in a small store? Yes.
Now, many individual churches, as well denominations, do the same thing. Consider any mega church with its coffee bar, mini-mall, tape and cd selection, and other retail items.
While you continue to be off base about your oft-repeated and scurrilous charge of idol worship, you are now farther afield with your idol-selling scheme.