[HarleyD]

Look to the respect shown the mother of the King in the old testament. For example: 1 Kings 2:16-20

I've read that argument and, with all due respect, it is a bit flimsy. First, to compare God with King David or David's nature is a bit of a stretch. God's way are not man's ways. This view imputes a man's value onto God.

Our Lord Jesus made no differentiation between His mother and any other believer in the crowd.

Mat 12:47-50 Someone said to Him, "Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You." But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, "Who is My mother and who are My brothers?" And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, "Behold My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother."

The Church teaches that Mary is co-redeemer. There is no scriptural support for this.

[Nihil Obstat]

as Inigo Montoya said: "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

English and latin don't mix that well. "co-" does not mean equal to in any way at all. I'm sure you've been told that many times.