[ifinnegan]

“What is real: “Blessed Art Thou Among Women,” the other is a pagan belief.”

Yes. I think the way Mary has morphed in to the traditional Goddess of Mercy has had some benefit for the cause of Christ in that the ease of transition for pagan cultures to move over to Christianity is strengthened a bit in that there is a familiarity there in this non-Biblical, but emotionally comforting, aspect of how Mary is presented.

But the drawback is obvious as well in that a false theology and misdirected focus away from Christ can become entrenched and be a stumbling block for believers who are Catholic.

[Steelfish]

You make claims that prove the point that the waters of Bible-Christianity are so shallow that even a paper boat would not float.

[Wonder Warthog]

"But the drawback is obvious as well in that a false theology and misdirected focus away from Christ can become entrenched and be a stumbling block for believers who are Catholic."

Mary draws attention TO, not away from, Christ. See "Wedding at Cana" for the first BIBLICAL example. Your "understanding" is nil.

[Salvation]

“Hail, full of grace.” In the Bible

“The Lord is with thee.” Elizabeth’s words to Mary “And how is this that the mother of my Lord...” In the Bible

“Blessed are thou among women.” In the Bible

“Mother of God” “And how is this that the mother of my Lord...” In the Bible.