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I haven't changed my mind about Mary. Mary was mortal and Mary is dead. The Bible says the dead know not a thing and have no part in what's happening where we are. So much for Mary. Regardless of how many beads you flip, Mary ain't hearing any prayers. Why not pray to a doorpost? Same results.

The Bible says the dead know not a thing and have no part in what's happening where we are.

Jesus died on the cross. So you say that Jesus, ``knows not a thing and has no part in what's happening where we are.'' Interesting.

I'd be interested in how you would explain to Jesus that you consider his Mother a doorpost.

Mary was mortal and Mary is dead.

Do you accept that Mary believes in her Son? If so, then she is not dead. She is alive.

Joh 3:36 - He who believes in the Son has eternal life... [present tense]

Joh 5:24 - Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me, has eternal life [present tense]; he does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.

Joh 6:47 - Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life. [present tense]

1Jo 5:13 - I write this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. [present tense]

Each of these passages speak to the undeniable Scriptural truth that those who are true followers of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ have eternal life. Eternal life is life that does not end. Thus, Mary and the other followers who have fallen asleep in the Lord are not dead - they are alive. This is good news! Christ Bless.