[omegatoo]

Without that sacrifice to atone for the Original Sin which afflicts us all, how could God cleanse her of her original sin and still be true to His Word?

Catholics believe that Mary was saved out of time. God is not constrained by time. Mary was an exception. I believe that God can make exceptions if He wants to. If He were going to make one, isn't it reasonable that it would be to create a perfect vessel in which to dwell? None of the others called from the womb were to hold God within their bodies.

I have no problem with non-Catholics not believing this, but I don't see any reason why I shouldn't believe it.

I am not and will never be 'sola scriptura'. I believe in the traditions handed down by the Catholic church because I do not see them as contradictions based on my reading of scripture.

Thank you so much for keeping the tone of your posts so pleasant.

Love,

O2

[Elsie]

I believe in the traditions handed down by the Catholic church because I do not see them as contradictions based on my reading of scripture.

Ok; now just show WHY we Prots should 'believe' them?

What vital things are we MISSING that'll keep us outta Heaven by NOT accepting them?

[CA Conservative]

Catholics believe that Mary was saved out of time.

I understand that is what Catholics believe. The problem is that there is absolutely nothing in Scripture to support that idea. And since that concept is in opposition to Scripture, which says "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God", that would seem to make this one of those traditions that have to be abandoned...