Catholics, and mother mary
By stacyv81
@stacyv81 (5903)
United States
4 responses
@gabesmom (1246)
• United States
25 Apr 07
It's a common misconception that Catholics worship Mother Mary. She is held in high regard for carrying on God's plan of salvation. Jesus had to take on an earthly form so that men would have a way to be reconciled with God after falling from sin. We pray to Mary because we believe that Jesus won't turn her down. The Scriptures have several accounts of her interceding for people asking for favors from Jesus. She is also a perfect role model for achieving intimacy with God. This does not equate to worshipping. We do not offer Mass for Mary, nor do we believe that she is God. The Mass is offered only to the one true God.
@maildumpster (3815)
• United States
4 May 07
Masses are often devoted to Mary. Many hold May crowning masses and ceremonies.
She is worshipped, I am sorry to say. The bible does not instruct us to ask Mary to intercede for us. It directs us to pray to God. It does say that the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf. Many Christians pray in Jesus name because HE tells us in John 14:14 - Ask anything of me in my name and I will do it.
@rrargh (96)
• Philippines
15 May 07
"We pray to Mary because we believe that Jesus won't turn her down."
maildumpster argued that point with John 14:14.
"The Scriptures have several accounts of her interceding for people asking for favors from Jesus."
I challenge you to provide these accounts, and for each one I will provide you with Scripture clearly stating who our true intercessor is.
"She is also a perfect role model for achieving intimacy with God. This does not equate to worshipping."
Jesus is our ONLY model of Christianity! He and the Father are one! How much more intimate can that be? If Mary is your perfect role model, what about HIS ANOINTED ONE, Jesus His Only Son, whom He sent to the world to die for our sins? How do you think God would feel when He learns that you favored Mary instead of His personal choice? When you adore Mary, who is glorified, the creature, or the Creator?
@revdauphinee (5703)
• United States
25 Apr 07
because they are of the belief that she can interceed for them with God however while i revere mary as the mother of mt lord they are wrong in this for Jesus himself said that only he could do this !
(Jn.14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. )
@revdauphinee (5703)
• United States
25 Apr 07
just another reason why i wont endorse any denomination they all veer away from truth is some way
@maildumpster (3815)
• United States
4 May 07
The Roman Catholic church was established by Emperor Constantine who was pagan. The worship of Mary stems from the pagan worship of Isis. It was just wrapped up in Christianity to attract more converts.
Hope that helps
@demo3424 (598)
• India
25 Apr 07
i think mother mary is worthy pf praise because she is the mother of god.she is no ordinary human.she is virgin mary who is full of grace.there are many non-catholics who disgrace her which hurts jesus more than her.regarding the bible,bible was written by catholic.imagine when you want something whom will you turn to mother or father.i think you first ask mother(mary) who will inturn ask the father.
