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There is a vast difference between reformers who thought (wrongly IMHO) that Mary was pure than those who venerate before statues of her in public places and would like to see her picture at every bus stop. One would hope people could tell the difference.

FWIW, I agree completely!

It seems that there is a sophomoric idea that if you discredit one area of belief in the reformers, or early Christian theologians for that matter, that everything is discredited. This line of thinking assumes that these fallible human beings must be perfect in all things. I can only think of one man who was perfect in all things and he was God incarnate.

[Quix]

I strongly agree with you.

Was pondering more on thie Marionolotry business . . .

we have an excellent example, a proof, actually, right here on FR.

If I'm dismissive or satirical in any way that might be construed a slight on God or Jesus or Holy Spirit--all the RC's are plenty calm.

If I'm so toward Mary, they go ballistic in a flash.

If I'm so against the RC edifice, it's a mixed bag depending. Some can go ballistic depending on whether it slights the pope or some favored part of the edifice. Mostly, it's a mixed bag.

This leads me to the inescapable conclusion and conviction that . . . for many . . .

MARY IS ABOVE GOD IN EMOTIONAL BONDEDNESS AND ADORATION for many folks hereon.

Then comes the Roman edifice.

Then comes God, Son, Spirit.

Methinks somethings' very wrong with that priority list.