and that is very possible without beads and ashes on the forehead and worshipping Mary instead of Jesus.
I have been out of the church for twice as long as I was in it and even I would know that’s not true.
I don't think the argument is that Evangelicals that observe Ash Wednesday or give something up for Lent are also praying the rosary or praying to Mary. I go to an Assembly of God church, and for the past few years, my pastor has chosen to do a "fast" of something for Lent. He doesn't ask the church to join him or imply that this is a religious duty - it is just something he decided to do as part of his personal walk with God.