I am pretty much convinced that on these theads
a person must be on one side or the other.
It has become just like two political partys
or two foot ball teams.
I agree with Luther that Jesus was Marys only child
and she Most likely remained a virgin, because that
Is the only thing which makes sense.
I could not care less about the name on the door
Of the church no matter how cheap or expensive it is.
I believe what I think the word off God says, any thing
Else may be a lie.
“I believe what I think the word off God says, any thing
Else may be a lie.”
Pascal stuck to that idea when he said the Scriptures only speak of Mary’s virginity up to the birth of Christ. Of course, this was written off as “Jansenist error” by one of the “sides” you alluded to.
My issue has never been with Mary. She clearly understood the idea behind Jesus’ statement:
“So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty’.” (Luke 17:10)
My issue is the New Age gobbledygook surrounding the apparitions, devotions and obsessive focus on her. Very serpent-like logic is used to twist her role into something other than what The Father intended. This COUNTERFEIT Mary might be used by Satan to deceive the world along the way again, as she seems to have a lot more fans than the Lord Jesus Christ.
Billions prefer the folksy, sensual (counterfeit) Mama to the Risen Son who John—John!—saw and “...fell at his feet as though dead”. (Revelation 1:17) Even so, Jesus comforted John with awesome words. HE and he ALONE is the answer to all our needs.