[ebb tide]

How much more does a preoccupation with Luther distract us?

Not as much as detractions of the Blessed Mother distract us.

I advise you to reread the title of this thread and then ask youself why so many prots are on it, if they don't have a certain animosity towards Christ's Mother.

[Fantasywriter]

‘why so many prots are on it, if they don’t have a certain animosity towards Christ’s Mother.’

This is assigning motives, a very unhealthy practice from an emotional/psychological POV. Since I am an Evangelical, I may not be one of the people to whom you are assigning such motives. Nevertheless, I’ll tell you why I’m here: to seek and share the truth.

Why?

Because of love/agape. If you love someone you want them to have the truth. And if anyone claims to be a Christian but doesn’t love others, they are proceeding toward unmitigated disaster.

[BlueDragon]

Not as much as detractions of the Blessed Mother distract us.

What "detractions"? Where? Point to exactly what was said on this thread that so "distracts" you.

But while you're at it --- do not make the common mistake of confusing (and even deliberately conflating?) non-acceptance of theology ostensibly regarding Mary with that same non-acceptance being anything held against the woman herself.

I advise you to reread the title of this thread and then ask youself why so many prots are on it, if they don't have a certain animosity towards Christ's Mother.

It's about the bad fit Marianist considerations/hyperventilations have within monotheism.

Whatever alleged animosities there are towards extra-biblical, and even contra-biblical theology regarding "Mary" commonly sprouted (and well tended even) from among and within Roman Catholic settings are aimed at the theology and religious practices regarding "Mary" ---rather than at that historical figure, Mary, personally herself.

I can safely say this for reason I know of not one instance where what you refer to as "animosity" among so-called Protestants towards Marianism is aimed anywhere BUT towards what I have just now described.

Which leaves it to be that a large number of Roman Catholics --on the pages of this forum --have been falsely accusing people around here, for years.

I'm about fed up with the noise of it...

You "advise" people here on FR? Well then, I advise you to stop making false accusations. The days of the souls of my brethren being walked upon are soon to be over. One way, or another. The Lord is Just.

[metmom]

Could you post links to specific examples of animosity expressed towards Mary?

You claimed it’s happening.

Please back it up.