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To: xzins

I’m sure you do. Just keep in mind that the term “mother of God” does not come from scripture but does come from the pagans.


3,041 posted on 12/23/2014 4:30:44 PM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: CynicalBear

It’s clearly out of the Roman Catholic, and I think, Orthodox traditions. The Orthodox are more likely to say Theotokos, which I think is God-Bearer, so if that translation is correct, then I have fewer issues with that term.

It all is tied up with the late agreed upon doctrine of the immaculate conception, which is problematic for a number of reasons, the most important being:

1. Lack of scriptural support

2. Taking from Mary her humanity

3. Questionable logic.


3,043 posted on 12/23/2014 4:46:49 PM PST by xzins ( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for victory!)
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