One problem lies in our divergent definitions of "blasphemy."
According to New Advent, blasphemy seems to be a catch-all term for all things unseemly to the RC persuasion --
"Blasphemy - Signifies etymologically gross irreverence towards any person or thing worthy of exalted esteem."
Thus, according to this definition, one could rightly say it is "blasphemy" to criticize Beethoven since he's certainly a person "worthy of exalted esteem."
Protestants tend to accept the more specific dictionary definition of blasphemy as follows in my Websters...
"Profane or contemptuous speech, writing or action concerning God, or anything held as divine."
And here we find our glaring theological difference -- you believe Mary to be divine while Protestants believe that to call someone or something "divine" when only the Triune God possesses divinity is itself "blasphemy."
"Profane or contemptuous speech, writing or action concerning God, or anything held as divine."
I had never thought it could be anything else.
The fundamental problem may well be that no matter how clear Scripture is if the RCC says it means something else than that's what it means. If I understand correctly what the RC posters have stated in the past, you may lose your salvation if you are in disagreement with the RCC.
The description of a miracle, worked by Christ and described in detail in the Scripture, as "waving hands" I found problematic, like I said, "in tone".
I understand that no real offense was meant, and I said so.
Yes, offense against the saints are offenses against Christ, and it is not coincidental that you, frau doctor, of all people, feel defensive about it.
"....you believe Mary to be divine".
How many times is this untruth about Catholic beliefs going to show up on this forum?
The Catholic Church church does not teach that Mary is "divine".
Tell me why you say this when it isn't true.