As reading through this book I have noticed a trend of the authors referring to Marian devotion as "cult" like. As a Catholic this makes me realize that there is a great misunderstanding of how Catholics truly view Mary. We honor her and understand her importance in the scheme of the world's Salvation. We do not worship her rather pray to her asking for intercession on our behalf or the behalf of others knowing that as the mother of Jesus she is closer to Him than anybody other the the other two persons of the Holy Trinity. The tag of "cult" is not just wrong but really offensive to Catholics because we are not worshiping an idol, rather honoring a person that was chosen by God to care for His son here on earth and while God could do that Himself He allowed it to be done through a human ad we as Catholics honor her for her fulfillment of that duty and her faithfulness to God and care for her son who she knew was the Savior.
12/1/15
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