[redgolum]

So then, what do you think about the movement (not mainstream) to elevate Mary to godhood?

You are correct on Luther and Calvin's view of Mary. In many conservative Lutheran churchs, Mary did play a large role. This changed when the RCC position became that to be saved you have to go through Mary. The Lutheran churches did not want to be lumped into that and dropped most references to Mary out side of Christmas. Some of the older LCMS churches still celebrate the feast of Jesus's conception (not the real name, but I am on vacation so I beg a break :)) and even the assumption of Mary.

The difference is when it was declared, in 1870 I believe, that Mary had participated in the crucifixtion and was also sacraficed for our sins. That smelled a little to much like making Mary a goddess for many of the Lutheran theologians of the time, and as a result they began to remove references to Mary from the liturgy.

[Catholicguy]

There is no such movement attenpting to elevate Mary to Godhood.

It has never been Christian Doctrine one must go through Mary for Salvation.

It has never been Christian Doctrine that Mary was sacrificed for our sins.

BTW, I was right about the Orthodox and you were wrong. I just thought I'd mention that as you are so enjoying your vacation you prolly forgot to mention you were wrong re your assertions.

I hope you have a fun vacation.