Why Do Catholics Keep the Bones of the Dead?

A Bishop kissing a skull sparked outrage across Christian social media, but what's actually happening? In this video, we explore the ancient Christian practice of relic veneration, why it's biblical, and why the confusion between veneration and worship is costing us understanding of our own faith. We examine what relics are, the difference between veneration and worship, biblical precedents of relics, how the early church honored the martyrs, what the pagans thought of it, and what the Church Fathers taught about relics. Scripture Referenced: 2 Kings 13:21 | 2 Kings 2:14 | Matthew 9:20-22 | Acts 19:11-12 | Acts 5:15 Resources & Further Reading: The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2132) The Martyrdom of Polycarp (c. 155 AD) St. Jerome's Defense Against Vigilantius #catholic #church #relics #catholicismexplained #earlychurch #christians #protestant #stagatha #saints #holyspirit #jesus