Someone who's a bit more religious than I am can probably answer this for me.
So, right, the miracle is being attributed because they prayed to JP2. Doesn't that make them idolaters or heretics or something? I thought you were only supposed to pray to God? It was even one of those commandments.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 15:15, 4 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

That makes them 'Catholics', you buffoon.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 15:17, Reply)

No you ask Mary/St Christopher/St June/John Paul
to 'ave a word with God for you, it's a bit like asking someone to pass on your C.V. to their boss theologically speaking.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 15:18, Reply)

You pray to a saint
or other religious figure to intercede for you with God.

So it's like asking Mother Teresa to go have a word in God's ear
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 15:18, Reply)

But Mother Theresa's not a Saint yet
She's been beatified (sounds horrific), but not canonised (also sounds painful) yet, if I remember correctly.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 15:23, Reply)

indeed she isn't
but if you pray enough to her and you get cured, then that's 'proof' that she's got enough pull up in heaven to be be moved along to the next step.
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 15:26, Reply)

So really that nun should have prayed to MT instead
Get her past the home plate before putting another batter in the field.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 15:27, Reply)

Maybe she didn't like her
professional jealousy
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 15:32, Reply)

that at least qualifies her to be god's receptionist.

(Zoz prayed for twink on, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 15:28, Reply)

He is the vicar of Jesus Christ you fucking pagan

( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Fri 14 Jan 2011, 15:26, Reply)