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1 | Mariology undermines Christology | 1 Tim 2:5 | kalos | 26057 | ||
"...most evangelicals believe Catholic Mariology actually undermines the foundation of orthodox Catholic Christology." Mariology "It might rightly be said that evangelicals have a tendency to ignore Jesus' mother Mary. Catholics, on the other hand, greatly exalt her. Such dogmas as the Immaculate Conception and bodily Assumption, coupled with such titles as "Queen of Heaven," "Queen of all Saints," and the "Immaculate Spouse of the Holy Spirit," make Mary in the minds of Catholics the most exalted of all God's creatures. "While Catholics propose Mary as a point of unity with other Christians, most evangelicals see Mariology as a formidable barrier between themselves and Catholics. Even evangelicals who are for the most part sympathetic to Catholicism generally view this element of Catholic belief as grossly unbiblical. One evangelical commission on evaluating Catholic Mariology stated: "We as evangelical Christians are deeply offended by Rome's Marian dogmas because they cast a shadow upon the sufficiency of the intercession of Jesus Christ, lack all support from Scripture and detract from the worship which Christ alone deserves." Although the documents of Vatican II inform us that Mary's exalted role "neither take away from nor add anything to the dignity and efficacy of Christ the one Mediator," most evangelicals believe Catholic Mariology actually undermines the foundation of orthodox Catholic Christology." (from: WHAT THINK YE OF ROME? (Part Two): An Evangelical Appraisal of Contemporary Catholicism by Kenneth R. Samples. This article first appeared in the Spring 1993 issue of the Christian Research Journal.) STATEMENT DC170-2. (www.equip.org/search/) |
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2 | Mariology undermines Christology | 1 Tim 2:5 | Makarios | 26157 | ||
Dear Kalos, I most heartily agree! Almost like preaching a different Gospel.. Isn't it funny: should we really deny our Savior the praise He deserves by misplacing that praise on Mary? If Mary were here, there is no doubt in my mind that she would have a reaction like that of the angel in Revelation, who said, "Do not do that. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. Worship God." (Rev. 22:9) Jesus is our only Advocate before the Father. Grace to you and congratulations on another fine post! Nolan |
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