How important is family background to you?

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

(I used to think Catholics prayed to the Virgin Mary. )

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I always thought they did to. The whole "Hail Mary full of grace mother of God" thing.

They do pray to the Virgin Mary, just as they pray to Saints. But, it's not because the Virgin Mary or the Saints are equivalent to the Godhead. It's a request for intercession and a sign of reverence. It's similar to asking a pastor or a congregation to pray for you.

Anyway, my faith is more important to me than anything. I don't care about intellectual assent to Christianity (i.e. "Do you believe in Jesus?" "Yes" "Ok, then, you're good to go"). I'm concerned with the way a man lives his life.

Does he invite me to pray with him? Is he generous in the ways that can hurt (e.g. financially)? Is he respectful and warm to all people, including the folks that usually get stepped on (e.g. cleaning staff)? Does he tithe consistenly with no complaints? Does he always do what's best for me? Does he seek God's will above his own desires?

Education is important to me but only if it is in line with the path that God intends for my man. I'm not impressed with and I do not need to see a diploma hanging on the wall. I can see where a man is with God by looking at his life. And, I can deal with family issues if I know a man is praying for them. I wouldn't mind entering a dysfunctional family as long as my man is prayed up.

But, I'm married to the man I described (outside of the dysfunctional family), so I guess it doesn't matter any more.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

They do pray to the Virgin Mary, just as they pray to Saints. But, it's not because the Virgin Mary or the Saints are equivalent to the Godhead. It's a request for intercession and a sign of reverence. It's similar to asking a pastor or a congregation to pray for you.

I know. Also similar to the "St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle" prayer that Catholics and nonCatholics say. St. Michael is obviously not Jesus.

(I'm a Christian who doesn't do prayer requests with my pastor and congregation. I leave that practice for other Christians.)

[XSK_Diamond]

No it's not.

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

They do pray to the Virgin Mary, just as they pray to Saints. But, it's not because the Virgin Mary or the Saints are equivalent to the Godhead. It's a request for intercession and a sign of reverence. It's similar to asking a pastor or a congregation to pray for you.