[Mrs. Don-o]

You wrote: "Your church encourages you to pray to [Mary] and elevates her status to that of a equal of GOD...Whatever caused this misplaced worship doesn't really matter, its wrong."

I can really understand your concern and your rejection of the worship of Mary (or any other creature.) But hasn't anyone ever explained to you that Catholics don't worship Mary? That is, we must never "worship" her in the sense of giving the supreme honor and adoration due to God alone.

We do honor Mary as I'm sure Jesus Himself did --- since He certainly obeyed the commandment to "Honor thy father and thy mother." Mary is creature, disciple, servant... also addressed by the Angel Gabriel with what must be even MORE than merely a royal title, "Full of Grace" Gratia Plena. Panagia. There's really nobody else even remotely suited to have the title of "Queen" --- and thus fulfill all that Old Testament typography --- except for Mary most humble. Or who else would you suggest?

You wrote: "Mary was truly blessed and was a noble servant of GOD. She is not a co-redemptress."

Right you are. Let's agree to agree on that!

[wmfights]

"I can really understand your concern and your rejection of the worship of Mary (or any other creature.) But hasn't anyone ever explained to you that Catholics don't worship Mary?"
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I've heard this explanation numerous times, but your actions speak louder than words.

In your Church's you build statues of Mary that parishioners bow down before and pray to.

You teach that prayers to Mary are amplified and receive special consideration from our LORD.

You have doctrines that are inconsistent with SCRIPTURE such as the immaculate conception, perpetual virginity, and her ascension.

Your church is evolving a doctrine in which your parishioners believe her to be a co-redemtress.

We share a common love for our SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, but after that we really have very little in common.