How can I prove that praying to Saints is not idol worship?

[FutureCatholic1]

I have been getting into theological debates on facebook for posting prayers on face and one of my friends said praying to St’s and Mary is idolatry how can I show them that is not the case?

 

[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)**