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No, we do not worship statues they are simply to help us think of or remember Mary, Jesus or one of the saints kinda like you would keep a picture of a friend or family member in you wallet or on your wall. The statues are simply a remembrance of them or something to help us think of them.
Just to clarify we also don't pray to or worship saints or Mary we intercede through them like you would ask a friend to pray for you when you are in time of need.
What else can I help you with?
Is this not some form of idol worship for Catholics to kneel in front of the statue?
It seems like some form of idol worshipping for Catholics to kneel in front of statues when praying!
Do Catholics pray to statues?
No, Catholics do not pray to statues. Catholics pray to God, Jesus, and ask Saints to pray for them.
Why do Roman Catholics worship so many images?
Catholics do not worship anyone but God. Catholics do have images and statues of saints in Church and in their homes to honor the memory of certain saints. This is no different that a person displaying photos of the family or loved ones in their home or office, especially if those persons are deceased.
Why do Catholics worship the Guadalupe virgen?
Catholics do not worship the Virgin of Guadalupe. Catholics worship God alone.
When Catholics offer flowers and prayers to statues are they worshiping the statues?
Catholics don't offer flowers and prayers to statues, they offer flowers and prayers to people they are praying for or to.
Where do Irish Catholics worship?
They worship God in churches as do all Catholics.
Why do buddists have statues of Buddha?
because they worship the statues
Whom do Catholics often worship?
Catholics worship (latria) only God.
Should there be statues of Jesus in places of worship?
There are usually statues of Jesus in Christian places of worship, but you will not find them in a Jewish or Muslim place of worship.
Why do non-Catholics believe having statues of saints at home is a form of idolatry?
Some say so simply because it is a Catholic practice. If it is Catholic, it is automatically considered wrong. The vast majority do not understand the practice. Catholics do not have statues of the saints for worship, they are just reminders of people who have gone before us and we consider them important in our lives. It is no different than having photos of family members on display in our home. Do we worship them?
Do Catholics worship?
Yes.
Are Catholics committing idolatry?
No, Catholics do not commit idolatry. Catholics worship only God.
