[wagglebee]

Why is it that anytime one of Protestantism’s heresies is exposed the anti-Catholics immediately shift the focus to the Blessed Virgin Mary?

[Claud]

It is interesting that while accusing a Church Father of heresy is often par for the course, accusing a Reformer of it elicits some pretty visceral gut reactions.

It’s a simple question, really.

Was Jean Calvin a heretic on this issue? I think the author makes a good case....his rabid insistence on the penal aspect of Redemption cause him to adopt a rather morbid and frankly vile theological premise.

[ArrogantBustard]

I have become convinced, by watching them participate in this forum, that Protestants (etc.) truly believe in only one article of faith: that "Rome is Evil". All else appears, by their behaviour on this forum to be secondary (at best).

They can protest, and say it isn't so ...

But I'm from Missouri.

SHOW ME.

[OpusatFR]

“Why is it that anytime one of Protestantism’s heresies is exposed the anti-Catholics immediately shift the focus to the Blessed Virgin Mary?”

LOL!

Time to count the Strawmen raised:

2 so far.

This should be good.

I’ll bet 25 before this is over.

[trisham]

Why is it that anytime one of Protestantism’s heresies is exposed the anti-Catholics immediately shift the focus to the Blessed Virgin Mary?

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Because it's often a very effective diversion. First, because we have a responsibility to those who are "lurking" that misinformation does not go unchallenged. Second, because we take our Church very seriously and believe that is it worthy of defending. Because of this we are vulnerable to manipulation.