Do Catholics Worship, Bow, Pray, to Idols?

[zeph]

I would like to know exactly the right word to use if one asked what Catholics do with idols?
Do we Worship, Bow, Pray, to Idols or ?
And what do you say about making of images under the earth and above ? Please throw more light on this issue.

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should give you the answers that you need as to why the Bible does not prohibit statues and images in spite of your sister in law. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by this, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
Recommended Reading:

• The Intercession of the Saints (Fathers)*
• Praying to the Saints
• Saint Worship?
• What is an example of idolatry?
• ** Carving statues and Images**
• ** Where are statues and saints in the Bible?**
• ** Where does the New Testament allow for graven images?**
• ** Do Catholics Worship Statues?**
• ** Verse by Verse: Statuary**
• ** Statues of Limitations by Tim Staples**
• ** Second Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (787)**