**Part of the problem, I came to realize, was that Evangelical fears about Mary are visceral and not entirely theological. Indeed, much of the conflict between Catholics and Evangelicals is cultural, not theological. Evangelical culture (whether you're a man or a woman) is overwhelmingly masculine, while Catholic culture (again, whether you're a man or a woman) is powerfully feminine. And the two groups often mistake their cultural differences for theological ones.**
I have never thought about these differences in this manner before. Wow! Makes sense!
"Salvation," I find it odd you have posted the first several replies to yourself.
Can you not pull your thoughts together?
Great post. read this earlier in the mag...
"**Part of the problem, I came to realize, was that Evangelical fears about Mary are visceral and not entirely theological. Indeed, much of the conflict between Catholics and Evangelicals is cultural, not theological. Evangelical culture (whether you're a man or a woman) is overwhelmingly masculine, while Catholic culture (again, whether you're a man or a woman) is powerfully feminine. And the two groups often mistake their cultural differences for theological ones.**
I have never thought about these differences in this manner before. Wow! Makes sense!"
I couldn't agree more. It hit me in "The Passion of the Christ" While I was horrified and moved by the torture of Jesus, it was Mary I really felt for, having to watch her son, the son of God and Man, go through that. It is always harder to watch someone you love get hurt than to endure it yourself.
Also, I noticed that all the characters that offered comfort to Jesus were women. The men were the torturers and betrayers (Judas, John). As someone still trying to find my spiritual path, I am quite disturbed at the misogynist teachings of most protestant sects. I have issues with catholic doctrine too, so I guess I just will continue on my own...