Karen, that is sad.  they should be ashamed, taking money from poor 
people.  And people will give the money to avoid a guilt trip.

earlier, Karen Carter, wrote:
>You got that right John   In fact we learned in seminary that these 
>we're developed to make money.
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 26, 2014, at 6:04 AM, john schwery <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> > None of this is in the Scriptures.  It is all Catholic tradition.
> >
> > earlier, Angel, wrote:
> >> This is what makes the Christian life so comforting.  We never 
> loose ones we love.  Nor do we ever have to release them.  Because 
> they are constantly with us.  Providing love, security and 
> companionship.  As do the rest of the heavenly host.  Who never 
> grow tired of hearing us, and comforting us, and protecting us from harm.
> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Carter" <[log in to unmask]>
> >> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 12:48 AM
> >> Subject: Re: Praying to the dead
> >>
> >>
> >> I know to many of them. They just don't want to let go of the 
> one they lost or were taught wrong.
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Jul 25, 2014, at 9:49 PM, Pat Ferguson 
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Dear Karen,
> >>>
> >>> Thanks so much for the scriptures.
> >>>
> >>> This is a subject that I have wanted to address on this list.
> >>>
> >>> I know some people who believe in praying and talking to the dead.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Thanks much.
> >>>
> >>> Many Blessings,
> >>>
> >>> Pat Ferguson
> >>> "I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me." 
> Phillippians 4:13.
> >>>
> >>> At 06:11 PM 7/25/2014, you wrote:
> >>>> A few verses for those who think you can pray to dead ones. 
> Like saints or relatives. Isaiah 8:19-20.  19. When someone tells 
> you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, 
> should not a people inquire of their God?  Why consult the dead on 
> behalf of the living.  20. Consult God's instruction and the 
> testimony of warning. If anyone does not speak according to this 
> word, they have no light of dawn.
> >>>>
> >>>> Sent from my iPhone