Another example of Catholic idol worship.
2007-10-31 07:43:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-10-31 07:52:45 · update #1
Yes, it's idolatry. Funnier is when they thank him in the Pennysaver.
Catholics are not saved and are not Christians. Catholics believe a false gospel of works that leads to eternal hell (Galatians 1).
Bible teachers that said the Vatican and the catholic cult are an antichrist: John Bunyan, John Huss, John Wycliffe, John Calvin, William Tyndale, John Knox, Thomas Bacon, John Wesley, Charles Spurgeon, Samuel Cooper, John Cotton, and Jonathan Edwards
2007-10-31 07:47:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 6⤋
There are many people doing this...some Catholic some not.
This is nothing short of superstition but does not qualify as idol worship. Please!!! And this is not an "official teaching of the Church" or anything like that. It is not a Catholic tradition either.
Here is a quote from (a Catholic apologist) Jimmy Akins' blog:
While it is reasonable to ask St. Joseph for his intercession in helping buy or sell a home (finding housing for the holy family being one of his duties as head of the holy family), the idea of burying a statue of him upside down has no plausible connection to any matronly interest he might have in housing.
Because an efficacy is attributed to a religious act that has no apparent rational basis, the act qualifies as superstition or a perverse excess of religion. The Catechism notes that "Superstition in some sense represents a perverse excess of religion" (CCC 2110). That's what we're talking about here.
Added: What Midge says is right. I've actually heard of more Protestant's doing this, with the attitude of "it certainly can't hurt." Again, it is not a Catholic teaching, it is not a Catholic tradition, it is superstition.
2007-10-31 15:07:21 · answer #2 · answered by Misty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is an old Mexican tradition. When my pastor (I'm Catholic) first encountered it here in Tucson he was floored by it. And yes it is superstitious nonsense and it does berate true faith. But tradition is hard to grow out of, even if it hurts the body of Christ. Now if its done just as a harmless superstition like eating wedding cake a year later, or knocking on wood, I don't have a problem with it, but in todays market it ain't gonna help you sell your house. Hey Chris... I'm catholic and I'm born again and I am filled with the spirit so I guess your hatred isn't as justified (how unchristian of you BTW). Hey Gen exer, raised catholic huh? Just because you own a green shirt doesn't make you a boy scout either.
2007-10-31 14:50:01 · answer #3 · answered by mike w 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a catholic and I do "believe" in saints. That's the key, you have to believe. If you believe that you can do one thing you dont need to "BUY" a statue to help you achieve it. You dont have to be a catholic, you just have to be a believer. All you need is pray to the saint or God of your religion if you feel like you're on a dead-end. And when you do pray, be sincere, have a good purpose and believe that your goal will be achieved.
The only thing I dont believe are using the saints name & image to earn easy money. It doesn't work that way.
2007-10-31 15:10:00 · answer #4 · answered by Just curious? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Catholics do not do this but, some do---I suppose just to try anything to see if it works but, I have personally seen more Protestants try this than Catholics and they always say the same thing---well, if it works.... so at that point the money end of things always means more than the idol thing huh? Both ways it is not doctrine and is not in anyway part of the Faith
2007-10-31 14:49:37 · answer #5 · answered by Midge 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
St. Joseph is the father of Jesus and the patron saint of the home. It is said that burying a statue of him outside your home will bring you a quick sale.
Oh and not only catholics are doing as the story will show you.
2007-10-31 14:46:31 · answer #6 · answered by Robbo_op_98 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Seriously I have heard of this custom.
It is said that if you bury St. Joseph in your yard, he will struggle to get out and your house will sell. There is supposed to be a proper way to do this, such as feet positioned a certain way, etc.
I am not Catholic, so I don't know all the details, but that's my understanding.
2007-10-31 14:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by Kiwi 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Because most of them have been brainwashed since the day they were born to believe in absurd things like this!
BTW, Catholics are Christians. All Protestant denominations came from Catholicism.
2007-10-31 14:51:59 · answer #8 · answered by Gen•X•er (I love zombies!) 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
...spiritual ignorance. The Church of Rome has sadly kept it's followers in "religious bondage" over the centuries by creating doctrines, dogmas and papal bulls that are all just "bull"... Jesus never intended for all that "bull" to be a part of having a relationship with Him and not the "ever changing" church of Rome under the leadership of it's old men who have "skewed" Gods Word to the point of rivaling David Copperfield with all the "religious gymnastics"...
2007-10-31 14:53:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Because Catholic carved idols and graven images are way too spooky...
2007-10-31 14:48:09 · answer #10 · answered by Lex Fok B.M.F. 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋