I have been catholic for all my life. I always went to church and never missed a day. somehow my faith is going down because it's like i don't believe in Mary anymore. what should i do to restore it?
2006-08-24 09:17:34 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"Don't believe in Mary?"
I am not sure what that means. I am a Catholic, and Mary was the mother of Jesus. She is not a God or THE God. She is an important figure in the church belief's but you should remain focused on Jesus and how Mary's faithfulness and commitment to God points to her son. But don't feel like you have to believe in Mary; she was a (special) human being, but still a human being.
2006-08-24 09:29:06 · answer #1 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mary is not for us to put our faith in that is a tradition of the Catholic church which teaches alot of things outside of the Bible and even change the laws in the Bible - God's fourth commandment found in Exodus 20 is now moved from Saturday to Sunday which is not Biblical. Mary is never deified in the Bible and she is not the queen of heaven or can she forgive sins. The Catholic is preaching things that are not Biblical. Only through Jesus do we obtain forgiveness and eternal life. That is a trick from the devil to look past Jesus to so called saints and Mary for forgiveness. You should study the Bible earnestly for yourself and not the traditions of men. Come out of Babylon before its too late.
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2006-08-24 16:32:49 · answer #2 · answered by Damian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why catholics try to make Mary into something she isn't. She was His mother, that's it. Yes, she was blessed, but come on, why would she have had to been a virgin the rest of her life? For what? He was already born. Just doesn't make sense. Joseph would not have remained married to a woman he never had sex with, its illogical. They did get divorces then, you know, and no sex was a good reason. Jesus had brothers and sisters, Mary had other children, what is the problem with that? She's not the savior, Jesus is, so what's the big deal about Mary, bowing to her statue, isn't that blatant idol worship?
Jesus told us to pray to the Father, only, not to Him, not to His mother, or anyone else, pray to God only.
2006-08-24 16:27:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talk to a church leader to renew your faith. Personally I'm athiest and believe that Mary got pregnant but didn't want to face the consequences so made up the whole story. Afterall, in those times if they stoned unmarried pregnant women, wouldn't you lie?
2006-08-24 16:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by graduate student 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, first of all it is my understanding that everyone that understands/believes Christianity "believes" in Mary (Jesus' mother). It is the fact that Catholic parishoners pray to/through Mary to speak to Jesus/God. Many do not "believe" in doing this because it does not say that this is required in the Holy Bible. All that matters is taht you understand when Jesus says "No man comes to the father except by me" - not Mary
2006-08-24 16:23:08 · answer #5 · answered by LDJBS006 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus is the important one here. Focus on Him. Maybe you're just at the wrong church. Try to visit a different denomination where you can get close to God. He wants to be our best friend and Father. Mary was a wonderful woman but your faith should not hinge on her.
2006-08-24 16:22:01 · answer #6 · answered by Eme 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Where does the Bible say that to get to Heaven you must believe in the name of Mary?
In my humble opinion, focusing on Mary takes away from focusing on Jesus... the only one who can save us.
It's kinda like people that want to go gaga for angels... yeah... they're nice... they're important... but don't pray to them. They can't save your soul.
But the best answer to your question is read your Bible. Decide for yourself. Don't look for help here
2006-08-24 16:21:29 · answer #7 · answered by Peter M 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mary is the mother of Jesus. So what's so hard to believe?
2006-08-24 16:20:11 · answer #8 · answered by ~~Fast Eddie~~ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mary is not divine. Then again, God may not even exist. Sounds like you're on the right track to me. Keep thinking.
2006-08-24 16:19:38 · answer #9 · answered by Zombie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What did Mary do for you? Nothing. Jesus died for your sins, you should put your faith in Jesus, not Mary.
2006-08-24 16:19:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋