- - - but I view Mary with at least
as much respect as I do Paul or the apostles.
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Mary is sinless. From her conception. As determined by the Church.
Well, respect —— at least.
Mary is sinful. From her conception.
As per Scripture.
Romans 3:20-25 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.
**Mary is sinless. From her conception. As determined by the Church.**
correct!
As determined by God before His Son, Jesus Christ, was made incarnate.