Saying *mother of God* says something different than saying *mother of Jesus*.
Yes, I know what the assumption teaches.
The angel Gabriel never asked Mary’s permission about the pregnancy. He told her how it was going to be just like God told lots of people in Scripture before her what they were going to do for Him.
The argument of *Mary could have said “No”* is ludicrous at best and a waste of time no matter what. It’s a hypothetical that has no bearing on reality and is not worth the time even entertaining. I don’t know who thought it up but it doesn’t speak well of the intelligence of that person. It’s about the stupidest argument I’ve heard going. As if God needed Mary’s permission to carry out His plan for redemption of the world.
If Mary didn’t have free will, do you?
Love, O2