[RobbyS]

Since a statue of Mary is not an idol, this would be presumption on your part.

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Since a statue of Mary is not an idol, this would be presumption on your part.

Main Entry: idol

Pronunciation: 'I-d&l

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old French idole, from Late Latin idolum, from Greek eidOlon image, idol; akin to Greek eidos form -- more at IDYLL

Date: 13th century

1 : a representation or symbol of an object of worship; broadly : a false god

2 a : a likeness of something b obsolete : PRETENDER, IMPOSTOR

3 : a form or appearance visible but without substance

4 : an object of extreme devotion ; also : IDEAL 2

5 : a false conception : FALLACY

But what the hech does Webester know anyway?

BigMack

[Havoc]

Since a statue of Mary is not an idol,..

Sorry; but, it is. And praying to it, revering it, giving it gifts or ornament, burning candles, singing to it, etc. are worship. A statue is no less an idol because of terminology, than worship Action is less worship because you say "venerate". But you do your side it's due - lawyers all. That was the problem with the old priesthood - understanding the letter of the law and completely blind to the spirit.

Scripture swats your doctrines and time after time you come back with them. The Bible Says Countless times that communication with the dead is forbidden in many different forms. This is not a matter of question among the Jews. Furthermore, The old testament tells us flatly that the dead have no part in anything that happens with the living after they die. That is in no way unclear. Further the Bible states that you are to abstain even from the appearance of evil. And lastly, all that failing, if it give offence to your brother and cause him to stumble, you are to abstain from it. On all counts, *all*, you are in rebellion against the Holy Word of God. Explain it to God - tell Him how, despite appearances, you really are keeping His word and following His word. I didn't check my brain at the keyboard. I ain't buyin it and I ain't half as smart as God.

"Let's go, you're under arrest.."
"But I haven't done anything wrong.."
"Oh, really? Attempted murder isn't wrong these days?"
"It wasn't Attempted murder, I was only trying to shoot him through the heart. It was target practice"
"Target practice, eh? Remember that "anything you say can be used against you in a court of law" part of what I read you??"
"So. It isn't attempted murder because I didn't intend to kill him."
"Keep it up and we won't need a prosecutor, we'll just take you before the judge and let you run your mouth - you'll convict yourself."