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To: annalex

First of all the woman in Revelation 12 represents the nation of Israel. Second, the apostles did NOT teach that Mary was assumed into heaven nor did they teach veneration of her. On the other hand the concept of the “queen of heaven” is paramount in paganism. The apostles did mention something about “another gospel” didn’t they.


768 posted on 04/09/2014 5:37:40 PM PDT by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ)
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To: CynicalBear
the woman in Revelation 12 represents the nation of Israel

Yeah, mother of Christ and all. Sure. Pure, kosher Israel. No doubt there. With or without the Left Bank?

You are entitled to your own opinions on that, no matter how fantastical it is.

Moreover, you are correct that veneration of Mary, and the belief in her bodily assumption blossomed after the time period reflected in the Holy Scripture has ended.

773 posted on 04/09/2014 6:04:23 PM PDT by annalex (fear them not)
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