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HUH?? I already responded to this . . . Shoow me the verse in Scriptuyre that says that members of the Body of Chrst cannot pray for each other when they are in Heaven, Rev. 8:5 shows the Elders in Heaven interceding on our behalf. Re. 8:5 shows the Angels doing the SAME thig . .

Soooo, javing a painting of ANYBODY ptior to the invrntion of tha camera is a SIN?? CaYOU show me the verse in Scripture that makes this claim?? WRONG. To pray simply means to "ASK". Definition of the word “PRAY”: Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary: Full Definition of pray transitive verb...

But you DO have picture, photos, etc. What's the difference? How is having a painting of St. Peter or Mary any different than pictures of your kids, parents, Aunt Winne, etc??

I have a few. How many pictures do YOU have in your wallet or hanging on your walls at home??

I caught you with your proverbial foot in your mouth. Be careful about violating God's commandment against bearing FALSE witness (Exod. 20:16) . . .

The only thing I'n holding is a cup of coffe. Do you make it a habit of bearing false witness??

The Catholic Church worships false gods?? Please show me where tis is taught in the Catechism or anywhere else.

I wasn’t arguing from Scripture. The conversation was about Oral Tradition. We were discussing the Protoevangelium of James as one of the earlies written records. I said that it was NOT normal. And I never mentioned anything about a “formal institution of Temple virgins”.

Much or your argument is based on your opinions – not established fact. The Protoevangelium doesn’t official declare some of the intentions or decisions of the characters involved. Granted – some of these things are implied – but they ARE implied, nonetheless. Some of what we beliueve about...

I never stated that Mary’s service to the Temple was a “priestly” function. As for Anna being a widow and not a virgin, a vow of chastity can be made at ANY point in a person’s like. Just as a widow can become a nun and take that vow – so could Anna. Again – you keep insisting that I am...

No – that is not the question. It is NOT for each individual to decide what they think Tradition ids. Jesus gave supreme earthly Authority to His Church – that whatever it declares on earth will be declared in Heaven (Matt. 16:). He said that whoever listens to or rejects His Church – they...

Apparently, you haven’t been reading the posts. I NEVER made the argument that this was inspired Scripture. I referred to it as a 2nd century document. WRONG. The Protoevangelium’s claim that Mary was a consecrated servant/virgin of the Temple is not without precedent. Samuel was dedicated...

That just it – Oral Tradition does NOT require written documentation. Your refusal to accept this Tradition tells me that you simply don’t believe in Oral Tradition. You don't even understand what it is. The Protoevangelium states that Mary was a consecrated virgin of the Temple. This is a...

As I indicated before - the Protoevangelium of Jame is a 2nd century document that explains Mary’s early life and how the birth of Jesus came about. It is this document that gives us the names of Mary’s parents, Joachim and Anne. It explains how Mary was a consecrated virgin in the Temple, like...

Once again – ORAL Tradition does not require written documentation. Either you accept it or you don’t – and it appears that you don’t. However, the earliest reference that I know of is the Protoevangelium of James (circa 150 AD).

I can’t pin-point a date for you because that’s NOT how Tradition works. Sacred Tradition developed from the teachings of the Apostles. This is evidenced by Pauls instruction to the Thessalonians: 2 Thess 2:15 "Stand firm and hold fast to the Traditions you were taught, whether by an ORAL...

We’ve had this “Tradition” argument before. The fact is that you DON’T adhere to Tradition. If you did – you would know ORAL Tradition and Scripture are TWO different expressions of God’s word and will. One is written and one is spoken – yet they are BOTH authoritative. A few examples of Oral...

This isn’t about a “time frame”. It’s about whether the use of “until” demands a subsequent action or event. ALL of the verses I submitted illustrate that it doesn’t.

You’re right – this fact ALONE is not sufficient evidence. However, when coupled with 2000 years of constant, living Tradition, the case is bolstered. The doctrine that Mary had other children isn't even as old as the Protestant Revolt. As I indicated earlier - your Protestant Fathers ALL...

And what do you do with the death and burial of Moses? Even though Moses was buried by God in the valley of Moab after his death - Deut. 34:6 explicitly states: “And he buried him in the valley of the land of Moab over against Phogor: and no man hath known of his sepulchre UNTIL this present...