LibertyGal on Nostr: No where in the Bible is the immaculate conception mentioned. She was a faithful ...
No where in the Bible is the immaculate conception mentioned. She was a faithful young woman. She was blessed by God. She is an example of a servant of God, but even she admits she is blessed because, "the Mighty One has done great things for me — holy is his name." She never claims to be holy herself.
There is nothing written in the Bible about calling her mother. There is not one verse saying we should pray to her or through her. In fact the Bible says,
"For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," (1 Timothy 2:5)
The Bible even specifically tells people to not consult the dead, but to consult God:
"When they say to you, “Consult the mediums and the spiritists who whisper and mutter,” should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?" (Isaiah 8:19)
I'll admit that my two biggest disagreements with the Catholic church are putting the Pope above the Bible and praying to Mary (and saints) like they are little gods. (I know people like you don't consider them gods, but mediators, but the actions seem like they are being treated as gods. It seems to me like a form of idolatry.)
There is nothing written in the Bible about calling her mother. There is not one verse saying we should pray to her or through her. In fact the Bible says,
"For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," (1 Timothy 2:5)
The Bible even specifically tells people to not consult the dead, but to consult God:
"When they say to you, “Consult the mediums and the spiritists who whisper and mutter,” should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?" (Isaiah 8:19)
I'll admit that my two biggest disagreements with the Catholic church are putting the Pope above the Bible and praying to Mary (and saints) like they are little gods. (I know people like you don't consider them gods, but mediators, but the actions seem like they are being treated as gods. It seems to me like a form of idolatry.)