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For anyone to accuse Catholics of Worshiping Mary is a sure sign that they do not understand the Catholic faith! Simples
Good morning my friend. I hope you are well.
Personally I do not know of one single Catholic person, and I know many, who will admit to the worship of Mary.
I would simply any Catholic believer to look at the question from the view of the Protestant believer.
First of all, ALL Catholics think very highly of her and honor her (the word they use is “venerate” — which means hold in high regard or treat with great respect, more than you would to a king, but less than you would to God), but they do NOT admit that is actually worshiping Mary or think she is equal with God at all.
Can you then see how that can cause confusion and questions? You see, the object of the "Veneration" becomes subjective.
Secondly, we as Protestants observe Catholics praying Mary, they put up pictures of her, they say the Hail Mary, can you see that can lead someone to see that action as worship?
Here’s my 2 cents on the issue: Worship is an attitude. It’s intentionally honoring someone as God. You can’t accidentally worship someone.
Wouldn't you agree that it all comes down to INTENT and in many cases that intent by some has lead to the worship of Mary?
So, if a Catholic is seen praying to Mary or kissing the feet of a statue of her, by the Protestant believer, are they worshipping? Again it really depends what is going on in their hearts and what they are intending to do. Are they trying to bring honor and respect to the person God himself honored more than anyone or anything else in all of creation? Or do they see Mary herself as their savior and God? There’s a HUGE difference there.
You and most here on this site would say NO. We do not worship Mary. However, I believe that in your in your heart, YOU know that there are many, many Catholics who do in fact worship Mary.
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