I'm just wondering why do Catholics worship Mary, the Mother of Jesus?

I'm just asking why?

Maybe "worship" is too strong a word, yes?

Besides, she did give birth to the christian
God and savious, so that's good enough reason
to give her a higher place than any other mortal.

Also, christians also pay great homage to saints,
like St.Francis of Assisi for example, so such
"quasi-worship" is not restricted to Mary.

But maybe someone more familiar with Catholic
theolgy can explain this better, especially in light
of the fact that Eastern Orthodox, as well as
Protestant, christians don't do the same thing,
atleast not to the same degree as catholics.

I've learned that Catholics won't admit that they do worship their saints and the mother of Jesus (Mary)... they use the term VENERATION to Mary rather than WORSHIP her.

But I also learned that VENERATION is also a term for a lower level or degree of WORSHIP... but technically still WORSHIP.

But I also learned that VENERATION is also a term for a lower level or degree of WORSHIP... but technically still WORSHIP.

...so they DO worship her.

Many Catholics I spoke to made it clear that they dont worship Mary, they honour her. Same goes for saints.

Yes. Maybe they won't admit, as I have said.

But a closer study reveals that the term VENERATION is a level of worship reserved for the angels, the Catholic saints and Mary... so they could distinguish the level of worship reserved for God alone, which is ADORATION.

But these two levels are still WORSHIP, am I right?

I have learned that according to the Catholic Catechism, WORSHIP has different levels:

1. Latria (Adoration) - worship reserved for God alone
2. Dulia (Veneration) - worship reserved for the angels and the Catholic saints
* Hyperdulia - a veneration (still worship) reserved for the Blessed Virgin alone

What do you think?

does it matter?

For me, I guess it does matter.

Catholic authorities have defined the term VENERATION as a level of WORSHIP... meaning VENERATION is still a form of worship.

But the Catholic followers do not admit such fact that they indeed worship Mary, the mother of Jesus.

So which is which... They worship her, or they do not?

The thread starter asked why... but Catholics may indeed answer they don't worship her... they VENERATE her like they do for angels and saints.

My question is this: Is VENERATION not WORSHIP with respect to the Catholic Definition?

and if it is you gonna start preaching about the first commandment?

Orginally posted by finti
if it is so what?

Is it WRONG to care for a thread who ask questions like this?

Is it tolerable in this forum to answer a "Question" thread with stuff like "so what?"...

If this doesn't matter to you and doesn't care you at all... then don't answer. That's simple. And don't ask other posters who are just responding to the question at hand... when it doesn't mean for you.

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That's simple. And don't ask other posters who are just responding to the question at hand... when it doesn't mean for you

The Catholic Church worships Mother Mary for the same reasons they do everything! They make their own rules, and ignore The Bible, after all they have their own book! Yes Mary is the Mother of Jesus, but she is still totally human, she was a vessel by which our God could be born in the flesh! Mary still had to be in the upper room on the day of Pentecost in order to receive The Holy Ghost. The Bible clearly says the only one to worship, and the only one to be called Father is Jesus Christ!

The Bible clearly says the only one to worship, and the only one to be called Father is Jesus Christ!

Nothing... if they admit that they 9catholics) really worship Mary.

But if they insist they don't. I'll show them that Catholic authorities doesn't say so. Catholic authorities admits they worship Mary -- the fact the followers don't admit.

The fact they worship Mary does nothing to me, that is their business, hopefulle eventually their eyes and heart will be opened to the truth.

The fact they worship Mary does nothing to me, that is their business, hopefulle eventually their eyes and heart will be opened to the truth.

I do not say it, but many scriptures inthe Bible say it, therefore I believe it! I go to a United Pentecostal Church, and believe me when I tell you the Lord God(JESUS) is present in our services! Father, Son, And Holy Ghost are Titles, Jesus is the NAME.The Bible says by no other name are we saved. John 10;30 Jesus says I and my Father are one. It also says in the beginning was the Word and the Word was made flesh and walked amongst us, but we knew him not. He is the great I Am, The First The Last, The Alpha and the Omega. When John had his vision of God onthe throne in the Book of Revelation,there was only ONE on the throne not 3. Also John 8;58 Jesus says Verily, Verily, I say unto you.Before Abraham was, I am>

believe it! I go to a United Pentecostal Church, and believe me when I tell you the Lord God(JESUS) is present in our services

That is your right to believe what you want! I have to have things proven to me for me to beleive, and it has been proven to me! I pray in Jesus' Name that the truth will be revealed to you! Yoy have no idea how much the Love of Jesus Christ enhances Life! Take Care!