No it’s not-this is what Protestants think-We don’t worship Mary or the Saints . Intercessory prayer addressed to the Virgin Mary and the saints isn’t worship- but spiritual communication. Devotion, honor & veneration is not considered idolatry. Catholics believe that if humans can and must honor their parents then it’s only logical to honor the faithful servants of God who lived holy lives on earth and are now in heaven before the throne of God. Jesus himself showed honor to the dead such as Abraham & Moses.
Catholicism removes the commandments not to commit Idolatry.
It’s the first commandment for Catholics- I am the Lord your God, you shall not have strange gods before me.
And yet, the Catholic Religion is riddled with Idol worship.
No it’s not-this is what Protestants think-We don’t worship Mary or the Saints . Intercessory prayer addressed to the Virgin Mary and the saints isn’t worship- but spiritual communication. Devotion, honor & veneration is not considered idolatry. Catholics believe that if humans can and must honor their parents then it’s only logical to honor the faithful servants of God who lived holy lives on earth and are now in heaven before the throne of God. Jesus himself showed honor to the dead such as Abraham & Moses.