Anonymous
12/17/2013 07:55
Subject: Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
All I know is Christian's sing about her virginity in Christmas carols. That's what led me to ask...
Anonymous
12/17/2013 07:37
Subject: Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
Little known fact: Muslims also believe Mary was a virgin mother.
Anonymous
12/17/2013 07:14
Subject: Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
Anonymous wrote:Who knew catholicism made people so angry?
Catholicism doesn't make me angry. Bigotry does.
Anonymous
12/17/2013 07:12
Subject: Re:Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.
I thought Catholics were Christian too
Mary is the most important deity for Catholics. Her Son, Jesus, is the most important for Christians.
You are obviously not Catholic so please do not attempt to speak for us. Mary is NOT worshipped as a deity. She holds a special place and is believed to be a saint who intercedes on our behalf (ie Holy Mother, pray for us).
Should have said "icon" or "figure" rather than deity, but whatever. She's definitely put on a pedestal, whether or not you want to call that worshipping.
Yeah, keep on justifying your prejudicial ignorance. There's a world of difference between a deity and a saint. Not that you know or care. Bigot.
I'm just curious: Do they actively teach rudeness in Sunday School? You need to spend some time with Scripture today and reflect on how you can be a better person. Start with 2 Peter 1:2.
Don't preach to me. What is rude is the near constant bigotry and nastiness that Catholics endure anytime a question comes up about our faith. It is beyond annoying to have a non-Catholic insist that their uninformed, prejudicial beliefs about my religion are facts, as if they know more about what we believe than we do.
I will preach to you, for you need to hear the Word. Please go to confession today and receive absolution for your atrocious behavior here.
Listen, calling out ignorance and bigotry is a matter of fact and is not atrocious. What is atrocious is people who refuse to learn about what they are talking about because bigotry is easier. Save your prayers for those people. I do.
Anonymous
12/17/2013 07:12
Subject: Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
Who knew catholicism made people so angry?
Anonymous
12/17/2013 07:10
Subject: Re:Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.
I thought Catholics were Christian too
Mary is the most important deity for Catholics. Her Son, Jesus, is the most important for Christians.
You are obviously not Catholic so please do not attempt to speak for us. Mary is NOT worshipped as a deity. She holds a special place and is believed to be a saint who intercedes on our behalf (ie Holy Mother, pray for us).
Should have said "icon" or "figure" rather than deity, but whatever. She's definitely put on a pedestal, whether or not you want to call that worshipping.
Yeah, keep on justifying your prejudicial ignorance. There's a world of difference between a deity and a saint. Not that you know or care. Bigot.
I'm just curious: Do they actively teach rudeness in Sunday School? You need to spend some time with Scripture today and reflect on how you can be a better person. Start with 2 Peter 1:2.
Don't preach to me. What is rude is the near constant bigotry and nastiness that Catholics endure anytime a question comes up about our faith. It is beyond annoying to have a non-Catholic insist that their uninformed, prejudicial beliefs about my religion are facts, as if they know more about what we believe than we do.
I will preach to you, for you need to hear the Word. Please go to confession today and receive absolution for your atrocious behavior here.
Anonymous
12/17/2013 07:09
Subject: Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
Yes, we do. It's a matter of faith if you believe in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Anonymous
12/17/2013 07:03
Subject: Re:Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
I think a big difference between Catholics and some Protestant denominations is that Catholics believe Mary always remained a virgin, while many Protestants believe she was a virgin when she carried Jesus in the womb but did not necessarily remain "ever virgin." Many Protestants, in fact, believe that Jesus had (half) brothers and sisters.
Anonymous
12/17/2013 07:02
Subject: Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
I've read Scripture. Please indicate where it say Mary is a deity. I'll wait. The point is I can't understand why non-Catholics on here INSIST on saying they know the intricacies of Catholic belief when they do not. I don't claim to be an expert on Episcopalianism or Protestantism or Judaism or Islam or Frisbetarianism or anything else, and I'm not disrespectful enough to contradict someone who is.or dismiss their beliefs with "whatever."
Anonymous
12/17/2013 06:58
Subject: Re:Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.
I thought Catholics were Christian too
Mary is the most important deity for Catholics. Her Son, Jesus, is the most important for Christians.
You are obviously not Catholic so please do not attempt to speak for us. Mary is NOT worshipped as a deity. She holds a special place and is believed to be a saint who intercedes on our behalf (ie Holy Mother, pray for us).
Should have said "icon" or "figure" rather than deity, but whatever. She's definitely put on a pedestal, whether or not you want to call that worshipping.
But she still is not 'the most important' icon or figure or whatever you meant to say.
Exactly. I am Catholic, and the thrust of.our mass this past Sunday was waiting for the birth of Christ, not Mary. We say thanks be to God and praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. We sang O Come O Come Emmanuel. Oddly enough, not one word about Mary other than to mention she was chosen as the mother of Christ as a poor peasant woman. The whole homily was about Jesus. We have one of our resident low information anti-Catholic bigots on here justifying their ignorance and hate with "Whatever.". Pathetic. Learn about something before you spout uninformed opinions.
Ok, you need to read some Scripture too. But first see a mental health professional to treat your delusional paranoia.
Anonymous
12/17/2013 06:57
Subject: Re:Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.
I thought Catholics were Christian too
Mary is the most important deity for Catholics. Her Son, Jesus, is the most important for Christians.
You are obviously not Catholic so please do not attempt to speak for us. Mary is NOT worshipped as a deity. She holds a special place and is believed to be a saint who intercedes on our behalf (ie Holy Mother, pray for us).
Should have said "icon" or "figure" rather than deity, but whatever. She's definitely put on a pedestal, whether or not you want to call that worshipping.
Yeah, keep on justifying your prejudicial ignorance. There's a world of difference between a deity and a saint. Not that you know or care. Bigot.
I'm just curious: Do they actively teach rudeness in Sunday School? You need to spend some time with Scripture today and reflect on how you can be a better person. Start with 2 Peter 1:2.
Don't preach to me. What is rude is the near constant bigotry and nastiness that Catholics endure anytime a question comes up about our faith. It is beyond annoying to have a non-Catholic insist that their uninformed, prejudicial beliefs about my religion are facts, as if they know more about what we believe than we do.
Anonymous
12/17/2013 06:55
Subject: Re:Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.
I thought Catholics were Christian too
Mary is the most important deity for Catholics. Her Son, Jesus, is the most important for Christians.
You are obviously not Catholic so please do not attempt to speak for us. Mary is NOT worshipped as a deity. She holds a special place and is believed to be a saint who intercedes on our behalf (ie Holy Mother, pray for us).
Should have said "icon" or "figure" rather than deity, but whatever. She's definitely put on a pedestal, whether or not you want to call that worshipping.
But she still is not 'the most important' icon or figure or whatever you meant to say.
Exactly. I am Catholic, and the thrust of.our mass this past Sunday was waiting for the birth of Christ, not Mary. We say thanks be to God and praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. We sang O Come O Come Emmanuel. Oddly enough, not one word about Mary other than to mention she was chosen as the mother of Christ as a poor peasant woman. The whole homily was about Jesus. We have one of our resident low information anti-Catholic bigots on here justifying their ignorance and hate with "Whatever.". Pathetic. Learn about something before you spout uninformed opinions.
Anonymous
12/17/2013 06:52
Subject: Re:Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.
I thought Catholics were Christian too
Mary is the most important deity for Catholics. Her Son, Jesus, is the most important for Christians.
You are obviously not Catholic so please do not attempt to speak for us. Mary is NOT worshipped as a deity. She holds a special place and is believed to be a saint who intercedes on our behalf (ie Holy Mother, pray for us).
Should have said "icon" or "figure" rather than deity, but whatever. She's definitely put on a pedestal, whether or not you want to call that worshipping.
Yeah, keep on justifying your prejudicial ignorance. There's a world of difference between a deity and a saint. Not that you know or care. Bigot.
I'm just curious: Do they actively teach rudeness in Sunday School? You need to spend some time with Scripture today and reflect on how you can be a better person. Start with 2 Peter 1:2.
Anonymous
12/17/2013 06:49
Subject: Re:Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.
I thought Catholics were Christian too
Mary is the most important deity for Catholics. Her Son, Jesus, is the most important for Christians.
You are obviously not Catholic so please do not attempt to speak for us. Mary is NOT worshipped as a deity. She holds a special place and is believed to be a saint who intercedes on our behalf (ie Holy Mother, pray for us).
Should have said "icon" or "figure" rather than deity, but whatever. She's definitely put on a pedestal, whether or not you want to call that worshipping.
But she still is not 'the most important' icon or figure or whatever you meant to say.
Anonymous
12/17/2013 06:46
Subject: Re:Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.
I thought Catholics were Christian too
Mary is the most important deity for Catholics. Her Son, Jesus, is the most important for Christians.
You are obviously not Catholic so please do not attempt to speak for us. Mary is NOT worshipped as a deity. She holds a special place and is believed to be a saint who intercedes on our behalf (ie Holy Mother, pray for us).
Should have said "icon" or "figure" rather than deity, but whatever. She's definitely put on a pedestal, whether or not you want to call that worshipping.
Yeah, keep on justifying your prejudicial ignorance. There's a world of difference between a deity and a saint. Not that you know or care. Bigot.