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Originally posted by towny
They would say that though wouldn't they?
Fact is, the Bible is quite explicit on this point. We are to 'come boldly to the throne of grace' ... that is, directly to Jesus ourselves. No intermediary required.
Saints and Mary are important in Roman Catholicism because early missionaries incorporated pagan gods as 'saints' into christianity in order to win converts more easily.
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However, and I'm probably incorrect here, isn't Grace something that you don't deserve but which is freely given to you by God? So how is it possible for you to attain it by your own acts?