Yes, they have and on FR as well. The Lord's mother deserves respect but too many Catholics put her on a pedestal and make her equal with Jesus. It just isn't so. Nobody should be offensive to Mary but seeking the truth shouldn't be offensive. Mary would be offended at all the attention given to her. She was an obedient child and God used her to bring forth the Christ child but she would be the first one to reject all the adulation given to her.
Mary, can you please give it a rest? WHICH Catholic has actually said that Mary and Jesus are equal? Think real hard. Are you sure some anti-Catholic person is not giving you false witness? Maybe a Jack Chick tract? I got to tell you, I don't know any Catholic who puts Mary and Jesus on the same pedestal! Mary is the HANDMAIDEN OF THE LORD! They are not equal. This sort of talk becomes frustrating after awhile, because it is flat out lies.
Mary would be offended at all the attention given to her. She was an obedient child and God used her to bring forth the Christ child but she would be the first one to reject all the adulation given to her.
She herself said all generations shall give her honor. I will presume that means something more than singing "Silent Night" during Christmas... What do YOU do to honor Mary "just enough"?
Mary's place in the Church is quite profound. Perhaps you should read some Catholic writers on the subject on Mary and the Church. Vatican 2 and Lumen Gentium would be a good place to start. It is actually quite eye-opening once you get past the stereotypes that you have been taught by anti-Catholics. You would be amazed by the similarities that we find - all from Scriptures.
Regards
Mary, can you please give it a rest? WHICH Catholic has actually said that Mary and Jesus are equal? Think real hard. Are you sure some anti-Catholic person is not giving you false witness? Maybe a Jack Chick tract? I got to tell you, I don't know any Catholic who puts Mary and Jesus on the same pedestal! Mary is the HANDMAIDEN OF THE LORD! They are not equal. This sort of talk becomes frustrating after awhile, because it is flat out lies.
Mary would be offended at all the attention given to her. She was an obedient child and God used her to bring forth the Christ child but she would be the first one to reject all the adulation given to her.
She herself said all generations shall give her honor. I will presume that means something more than singing "Silent Night" during Christmas... What do YOU do to honor Mary "just enough"?
Mary's place in the Church is quite profound. Perhaps you should read some Catholic writers on the subject on Mary and the Church. Vatican 2 and Lumen Gentium would be a good place to start. It is actually quite eye-opening once you get past the stereotypes that you have been taught by anti-Catholics. You would be amazed by the similarities that we find - all from Scriptures.
Regards