[CynicalBear]

>>I was thinking of OT warnings against speaking with the dead or other ceremonies for the dead.<<

God is rather clear throughout the Old Testament about not communicating with the dead. He was also rather clear about not incorporating pagan worship practices in the worship of Him. Catholics have ignored all of that.

[DungeonMaster]

God is rather clear throughout the Old Testament about not communicating with the dead. He was also rather clear about not incorporating pagan worship practices in the worship of Him. Catholics have ignored all of that.

The Queen of Heaven thing really stands out as "In Your face" to God.