Brother xzins,
I took offense to the same post you mentioned. I know you from other debates and respect your views.
My question wasn’t about the Biblical origin. I should have rephrased and asked why is it a ritual.
Some of these brothers have hardened hearts. I am asking you because I know I’ll receive a civil reply.
My sense, PJ, is that those issues you raised were all easily answered biblically.
Those that cannot be answered with scripture are:
1. The immaculate conception
2. The assumption of Mary
3. Denominational opulence (This last one doesn’t apply only to catholic denominations)
4. Mary as co-mediatrix