well see, at one point the priest would have been the only person in the village who could read the bible. So (imho and apologies to anyone still practicing) the Church taught a a few things that were mighty convenient. But to answer your question in terms of dogma, it is a question of worthiness, I think. And also, if you have a patron saint, they would be more concerned with you than the God of the entire universe. >what i don't understand about Catholicism. >is that if they believe in Christ, and the bible. >why would they use an intermediary? where do they find any where in >the bible to speak to god that they need a priest, a saint or an >angle.... > >John 14:6 >Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man >cometh unto the Father, but by me. >http://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/Jhn/Jhn014.html > >i know i was raised baptist.. hardcore... >and am way non-denominational now, and really don't believe in ANY >body of believers or ANY church... but i am still curious about >religion & faith in general. from any faith... > >i think belief is an awesome thing to understand and respect... >budist, christian, jew, taoist, muslim, wiccan... they all have they >good points.
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