[jo kus]

Why not look to Enoch, or Elijah. They are actually written about in Scripture being taken home to the LORD without suffering death? Why the creation of these doctrines that are not found in Scripture?

Because Mary is a type of the Church. The Scriptures, such as Rev 12, make the connection between her and Israel - the Church. Thus, when we see the pioneer go forth, representative of the entire Body, that has more meaning than a prophet or holy man who does not have this connection that Mary has.

Regards

[wmfights]

Because Mary is a type of the Church.

I know you believe this.

The point is Enoch and Elijah are written about in Scripture being assumed into heaven without dying. Mary is not. Yet you have created a doctrine around her supposed assumption. Enoch and Elijah would be the best fulfillment of your "man's hope". They were taken home because they were pleasing to God.

[Quix]

Because Mary is a type of the Church.
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Only "a type" of the church?

Perhaps you could explain why there's such a persistent impression that for sooooo many folks of such persuasions,

she constitutes the sum total of the church and certainly all the parts and aspects they care to pay attention to and make a fuss over.