WHY MOTHER TERESA SHOULD NOT BE A SAINT

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In the Name of God - Father Son Holy Spirit.

But the commandment clearly states that you should NOT bow down to any images!!!

Buddy, we don't bow to them as gods & we don't serve them. The other day on live TV, I saw a pious Muslim bow down before his mother & kiss her feet. I didn't for one second think that he was worshipping her.


Biblically... the Israelites were punished for adoring the Golden Calf, however, the veneration shown towards the Arc of the Covenant was legitimate. You need to distinguish between the acts.


Catholics worship God alone.

Oh this is strictly forbidden in Islam. am i right Muslimah??

If you're right, I apologize. I didn't know. The point I was trying to make is that the person's portrayed in the photo but the person isn't the photo.


Out of curiosity, is that also the case with the Qur'an? I heard that nothing's allowed to be placed on top of a Qur'an. True? If so, what's the reason behind it?


Also, you (Wael) & I spoke briefly about Islamic prayer ritual... but I'm still a little confused :conf06: Why's it necessary for Muslims to face Mecca? What's there? Could a Muslim perform salat facing another direction since Allah is transcendent?

What if the pope himself was wrong in his judgment and this so called saint was not really that good person and do not deserve such title?


i tihnk you believe that the pope is also a human being and can easily commit mistakes?

As far as I'm aware, no saint has ever been "de-canonized" (I think I just invented that word) in the history of the Church :lol: Pope's don't judge anyone's life. They're not the ones responsible for making saints. All they do is declare the fact universally.


Yep! The pope's as human as the next person & he's not immune from sin (however he's protected from error by the guidance of the Holy Spirit when proclaiming an infallible teaching in respect to faith & morals).


If you like, I can send you in-depth information regarding the 1st Commandment & the process of canonization (very detailed doctrine).


I hope I've been helpful.


Peace to you & your families.