Prayer.
Roman Catholics believe:
Roman Catholics believe:
Catholics believe in praying to God, while entrusting their supplications and praises to Mary and other saints to intercede on their behalf. Roman Catholic Church doctrine also supports intercessory prayer to saints, and prayers offered for the dead.
Most Protestants believe:
Protestants believe prayer is addressed to God, and most believe that Jesus Christ is the only intercessor or mediator. Some however believe that prayer can be made on behalf of the dead.
Protestants believe prayer is addressed to God, and most believe that Jesus Christ is the only intercessor or mediator. Some however believe that prayer can be made on behalf of the dead.
Adventists believe:
The Adventists also believe prayer is addressed to God, and that Jesus Christ is the only intercessor or mediator. Jesus taught that prayer should be made to the Father in the Name of the Son. Adventists do not pray for the dead. They believe everyone is on probation during their lifetime; and they alone are responsible for the choices they make while they are living concerning their spiritual belief.
The Adventists also believe prayer is addressed to God, and that Jesus Christ is the only intercessor or mediator. Jesus taught that prayer should be made to the Father in the Name of the Son. Adventists do not pray for the dead. They believe everyone is on probation during their lifetime; and they alone are responsible for the choices they make while they are living concerning their spiritual belief.
