[ealgeone]

Faithful Catholics can trace their practices historically consistently over the course of 2,000 years by observance of all the saints throughout those 2,000 years.

Uh....no they can't. Unless one just selectively chooses which position the ECF the catholic likes holds.

Time means nothing when it comes to truthfulness.

The Hindu can claim a long history as can other false doctrines.

The revealed truth in God's Word is the only standard we have that has been inspired by the Holy Spirit.

In either case, if the catholic wants to run with Tradition the Tradition must not contradict Scripture.

Most of the Marian worship in Roman Catholicism contradicts the written texts we have.

[Repent and Believe]

“...Most of the Marian worship in Roman Catholicism contradicts the written texts we have....”

No, it doesn’t. That is merely how you like to interpret it.