Talk:Communion of Saints

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It seems to me that Martin Luther rejected Maccabees, precisely because he believed that the church on earth could not affect the condition of people who had died. Therefore, no indulgences were necessary.

Protestants believing in a similiar manner, therefore, confess to a belief in "the communion of saints," (Nicean Creed) but it doesn't mean much (is meaningless) since we cannot pray to saints for intercession, nor can we affect their existence.

While the belief of Catholics is presented, the article does not present the belief of (non-catholic) Protestants. Or does the article present the belief by not saying anything? Student7 03:28, 20 December 2006 (UTC)