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1. It cannot be demonstrated positively from scripture that we MAY NOT pray for the saints.

Poor argumentation.

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2. I am not bound by sola scriptura, but in addition by the traditions of our 2000 year Church history. In fact, after the death of the original apostles, their intercession was immediately sought by the early believers, so strong was their belief that the saints were in Heaven with Christ.

References, please? I know you prefer the edicts of Rome against Gods word, but on this board, we uphold the primacy of Gods Word, not tradition that changes with the wind. Now, please support your claim with scripture?

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We pay special attention to the first few centuries A.D. because the ministry and foundership of the Apostles were very fresh and recent, and the practices of the early church most accurately modeled what they were taught by the Apostles.

References for prayer to dead people? Communion of one kind? Marian idolatry? Papal infallibility? NONE! leave your vain traditions behind and follow God. The traditions you espouse are generally held only by Rome, and are not catholic.


God bless,

william