just wondering
2007-03-03 09:57:26 · 5 answers · asked by Natalie M 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Mormons don't believe in the Catholic Saints.
The term "Saints", as Paul used it in the Bible, was meant to denote devout individuals who followed Christ, because they were made "Saint", or Holy.
Catholics took this term and applied it to canonized religious legends; people who lived catholic lives and advanced the cause of Christ or of the church.
Mormons took this term and applied it to anyone who is a member of their church. Neither of these two uses is completely accurate, but paints a portion of the picture.
Even though they don't honor/worship/pray to the "Saints", Mormons celebrate many catholic holidays, such as St. Patrick's Day, St. Valentine's Day, St. Nicholas Day (i.e. Christmas), and many others. It's not by any means 'pagan' for a Mormon to do so, but these holidays are seen as secular, rather than religious, holidays for the Church.
2007-03-05 08:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by James, Pet Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say What !
LDS = Latter Day Saints
Good grief, I don't know how many people get their whole knowledge of religion while listening to a Shouter in the pulpit and dozing.
2007-03-03 10:07:02 · answer #2 · answered by Terry 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A saint defined as a follower of Christ, yes.
A saint as a venerated individual who is prayed to for intercession, no.
2007-03-03 10:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by Isolde 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, they hate coffee as well
2007-03-03 10:00:30 · answer #4 · answered by xapao 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no
2007-03-03 09:59:16 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋