[spacejunkie2001]

right, because people were worshiping (and praying to) the dead. He was telling them what they believe is WRONG.

[Servant of the Cross]

Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus[f] took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. ... Luke 9: 28-31