[CynicalBear]

I'm sure you mean well. I've probably studied the Catholic reasoning on the assumption of Mary more than most Catholics have. It's all built on supposition and assumption. Upon further study one finds that the belief really has its origin in trying attract the pagans, who did have a "queen of heaven" who was assumed into heaven, into the Catholic Church. The Church itself admits to adding pagan practices for just that purpose.

The Catholic Church has declared the assumption is something its members must believe. That makes what they teach "another gospel". Paul taught that anyone teaching something they didn't teach would be accursed by God. If you are really teaching that in a class you had better know it's something the apostles taught. Please don't risk an eternity in hell.

[Mrs. Don-o]

Mine at #1944. Have a beer!

[Elsie]

The Catholic Church has declared the assumption is something its members must believe.

And if they DON'T???