[Canticle_of_Deborah]

His point is that Mary said "Yes" to God. She could have said no. She risked her reputation and her life to do as God requested. It was a time when illegitimate mothers were stoned to death and her betrothed, Joseph, planned to quietly divorce her because he knew he was not the father. That is until he received divine message in a dream, and the rest is history.

[Some hope remaining.]

Ok, first let me say that my best friend is Catholic. In the past there have been many things where I thought, "How can they believe that?" I would never say that to him, of course. But over time through various friendly discussions he has clarified things and I can say, "Oh, ok, I can see how they could interpret things that way even though I see it differently."

So now let me say that I'm not seeing it with this particular argument. Sure Mary said "yes" to God. So did Abraham. Abraham was asked to sacrifice his son and got right to the point of doing it. Yes, Mary may have risked her reputation and possibly even her life (though it's hard to believe God would ask you to have His Son and then let you be stoned before Jesus could be born). But the Apostles said "yes" and did risk their lives and most did give their lives.

There are likely better arguments to support the Catholic view of Mary. I don't find this particular one to be very compelling. Not that it really matters what I think. Each person has to decide for himself/herself.

[Wrigley]

Mary could have said no??? How praytell could she have done that? Self-aborted?

[restornu]

His point is that Mary said "Yes" to God

goldenstategirl, I like you but that was a little too much for me to kid about!