[annalex]

implying that Mary had a hand in forming the church. Is this the impression you want to leave?

Yes.

if we don't worship Mary we don't understand our Saviour?

If we don't venerate Mary we do not have a complete understanding of Christ, correct.

[wmfights]

implying that Mary had a hand in forming the church. Is this the impression you want to leave?

Yes.

I'm somewhat surprised that you have elevated her to this status, but I do respect your willingness to be honest about your beliefs. Hopefully any lurkers will understand now what RC's mean when they call her "Queen of Heaven".

if we don't worship Mary we don't understand our Saviour?

If we don't venerate Mary we do not have a complete understanding of Christ, correct.

I think you've made it very clear you really don't venerate her, it's much more than that.

[Quix]

If we don’t venerate Mary we do not have a complete understanding of Christ, correct.
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To me, that is a VERY BLASPHEMOUS statement—horribly insulting to Christ’s suffering and death in our behalf.