[metmom]

And isn’t it interesting that the concept of Mary being the “mother of God” was declared in Ephesus where Diana was worshiped as the “queen of heaven”.

The term *mother of God* does not show up in a keyword search of the Bible.

However, THIS term does, as used and inspired by the Holy Spirit....

John 2:1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.

John 2:3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”

Acts 1:14 All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

[Natural Law]

"The term *mother of God* does not show up in a keyword search of the Bible."

That doesn't pass the "so what" test. Even assuming you have a valid English translation ipsissima vox Deus is far more relevant than ipsissima verba scriptura.

[EDINVA]

Is your argument that Jesus was/is not God?