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To: Ann Archy
Well, a little Scripture might be of use to you:

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:23)

Either all means ALL, or it doesn't.

By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all]. - Hebrews 10:10

Again, either the sacrifice is for all, or it is not. This verse also denies the existence of any kind of purgatory. Christ's sacrifice was perfect and enough to save all (even Mary) from sin.

Mary refers to herself as the 'handmaid of the Lord' (Luke 1:38). Were Mary sinless, she would not be the Lord's handmaid; she would be His equal. Being human, that is not possible.

The Bible does not list Mary's sins. That does not mean she is sinless. In fact, Paul's words indict the entire human race.

645 posted on 12/06/2010 11:36:22 AM PST by Colonel_Flagg ("I'd rather lose fighting for the right cause than win fighting for the wrong cause." - Jim DeMint)
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To: Colonel_Flagg

OK...you know WAY more than ANY Saint that has ever lived!! Bowing to your holy intellect.


647 posted on 12/06/2010 11:44:03 AM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion......the Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Colonel_Flagg
Mary refers to herself as the 'handmaid of the Lord' (Luke 1:38). Were Mary sinless, she would not be the Lord's handmaid; she would be His equal. Being human, that is not possible.

Where do you get the idea that "sinless" equals "divine"? Adam and Eve were created sinless and remained so until the Fall -- does this mean they were equal to God until then and only then became human?

653 posted on 12/06/2010 12:03:25 PM PST by maryz
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