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Mariology is the extreme veneration of Mary, mother of Jesus, as a saint. It became part of Catholic doctrine and was criticised quite early as being almost indistinguishable from polytheism and idolatry. A strong reaction against the use of sacred images of Christ, Mary, the angels, and the saints erupted in the Byzantine world, where icons were destroyed in many places and users of icons were punished and even exececuted.
The Church has responded by insisting that veneration is different to worship, and that Mary is not regarded as a goddess, merely as "Mother of God". Even this term has been found unacceptable in some areas, with Nestorius objecting to the title applied to Mary, because it seemed to imply that she was Christ's mother according to his godhead, not his manhood. When the Portuguese brought Catholicism to India, they encountered an older Christian Church that claimed to have been founded by the apostle Thomas - the "Thomas Christians". Thomas Christians refused to acknowledge the Virgin Mary as "Mother of God" but only as "mother of Christ". They also refused to venerate images.
The Virgin Mary became the most powerful symbol of divine intercession. In 625, when the Virgin was said to appear and help to fight off the Avars and Slavs who were at the very gates of Constantinople, represents a high point in the history of her cult. In Mexico, Mary became associated with a local Christian legend, as Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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∙ 9y agoMariology is the extreme veneration of Mary, mother of Jesus, as a saint. It became part of Catholic doctrine and was criticised quite early as being almost indistinguishable from polytheism and idolatry. A strong reaction against the use of sacred images of Christ, Mary, the angels, and the saints erupted in the Byzantine world, where icons were destroyed in many places and users of icons were punished and even executed.
The Church has responded by insisting that veneration is different to worship, and that Mary is not regarded as a goddess, merely as "Mother of God". Even this term has been found unacceptable in some areas, with Nestorius objecting to the title applied to Mary, because it seemed to imply that she was Christ's mother according to his godhead, not his manhood. When the Portuguese brought Catholicism to India, they encountered an older Christian Church that claimed to have been founded by the apostle Thomas - the "Thomas Christians". Thomas Christians refused to acknowledge the Virgin Mary as "Mother of God" but only as "mother of Christ". They also refused to venerate images.
The Virgin Mary became the most powerful symbol of divine intercession. In 625, when the Virgin was said to appear and help to fight off the Avars and Slavs who were at the very gates of Constantinople, represents a high point in the history of her cult. In Mexico, Mary became associated with a local Christian legend, as Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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What is the church's teaching on mariology?
The Catholic Church's teaching on mariology emphasizes the unique role of Mary as the Mother of Jesus and her special place in the life of the Church. This includes her title as the Mother of God (Theotokos), her perpetual virginity, and her assumption into heaven. Catholics honor and venerate Mary as a model of faith and obedience.
How is the immaculate conception relevant to us?
The Immaculate Conception is important to Catholics because of Mariology, the extreme veneration of Mary. It is not important to Protestants, who reject the veneration of saints.
What has the author Alemayehu Biru Worku written?
Alemayehu Biru Worku has written: 'Individual Versus Communal Autonomy' -- subject(s): Autonomy (Philosophy), Liberalism, Pluralism
Why don't Presbyterians honor Mary or pray to her?
One of the reasons for the Protestant Reformation was the belief that praying in front of statues of Mary and other saints is too reminiscent of idolatory, and ought to be unnecessary if God is omniscient. Mariology, the extreme veneration of Mary, was called into question long before the Reformation as being akin to polytheism.
Are Mother Mary and Isis the same?
Some scholars have noticed the similarities in both concept and image between Mary, mother of Jesus, and the Egyptian goddess Isis. It may well be that some aspects of mariology and of her depiction are derived from the concept and image of Isis, but it is unlikely that Mary was conceived by the gospel authors as a likeness of Isis.
What has the author Margot Elsbeth Fassler written?
Margot Elsbeth Fassler has written: 'The Virgin of Chartres' -- subject(s): medieval music and the visual arts, cantors, building campaigns, medieval history, medieval architecture, medieval liturgy, historiography, hagiography, mariology, religion and the arts, interdisciplinary study, medieval France
What has the author Matthias Joseph Scheeben written?
Matthias Joseph Scheeben has written: 'Nature and grace' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Catholic authors, Doctrinal and controversial works, Grace (Theology) 'Matthias Scheeben' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Theology 'Der Heilige Geist' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Doctrines, History, Holy Spirit 'The glories of divine grace' -- subject(s): Grace (Theology) 'Mysterien des Christentums' 'The Holy Spirit' -- subject(s): Holy Spirit 'Mariology' -- subject(s): Theology
What are the characteristics of the Roman Catholic faith that differ from other religions?
A:The modern Catholic Church has a strongly hierarchical system with a single leader, the pope, who is regarded not only as supreme but capable of making infallible statements on matters of faith and morals. It is far more reliant on tradition and less reliant on the Bible than other Christian denominations. Catholics believe in the importance of intercession, having numerous saints to whom they pray in the belief that the saint will help answer their prayers. Mariology is the uniquely Catholic practice of the veneration of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The Catholic Church is insistent - without evidence - that Mary remained a virgin throughout her life, whereas other denominations are generally open to different views on this.
What is Christian reformed?
The Protestant Reformation was a movement in The Holy Roman Empire that began with Martin Luther's activities in 1517, with roots further back in time. It ended with the Peace of Westphalia in 1648.[1] The movement began as an attempt to reform the Catholic Church. Many western Catholics were troubled by what they saw as false doctrines and malpractices within the Church, particularly involving the teaching and sale of indulgences. Another major contention was the practice of buying and selling church positions (simony) and what was seen at the time as considerable corruption within the Church's hierarchy. This corruption was seen by many at the time as systemic, even reaching the position of the Pope. On 31 October 1517, in Saxony (in what is now Germany), Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church, which served as a notice board for university-related announcements.[1] These were points for debate that criticized the Church and the Pope. The most controversial points centered on the practice of selling indulgences and the Church's policy on Purgatory. Luther's spiritual predecessors were men such as John Wycliffe and Jan Hus. Other radicals, such as Ulrich Zwingli and John Calvin, soon followed Luther's lead. Church beliefs and practices under attack by Protestant reformers included Purgatory, particular judgment, devotion to Mary (Mariology) , the intercession of and devotion to the saints, most of the sacraments, the mandatory celibacy requirement of its clergy (including monasticism), and the authority of the Pope. The Protestant Reformation was a movement in The Holy Roman Empire that began with Martin Luther's activities in 1517, with roots further back in time. It ended with the Peace of Westphalia in 1648.[1] The movement began as an attempt to reform the Catholic Church. Many western Catholics were troubled by what they saw as false doctrines and malpractices within the Church, particularly involving the teaching and sale of indulgences. Another major contention was the practice of buying and selling church positions (simony) and what was seen at the time as considerable corruption within the Church's hierarchy. This corruption was seen by many at the time as systemic, even reaching the position of the Pope. On 31 October 1517, in Saxony (in what is now Germany), Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church, which served as a notice board for university-related announcements.[1] These were points for debate that criticized the Church and the Pope. The most controversial points centered on the practice of selling indulgences and the Church's policy on Purgatory. Luther's spiritual predecessors were men such as John Wycliffe and Jan Hus. Other radicals, such as Ulrich Zwingli and John Calvin, soon followed Luther's lead. Church beliefs and practices under attack by Protestant reformers included Purgatory, particular judgment, devotion to Mary (Mariology) , the intercession of and devotion to the saints, most of the sacraments, the mandatory celibacy requirement of its clergy (including monasticism), and the authority of the Pope.
What is Mary's body assumed into heaven called?
The Blessed Virgin Mary did not Ascend into Heaven as Our Lord did, but she was Assumed by the will of Christ. This happened because The Blessed Virgin Mary was the Mother of God, and as such, was given the honor of being the prime mortal example for all of humanity as she was born without sin (called the Immaculate Conception) and was Assumed into Heaven body and soul as we all will be at the second coming of Christ.
What were some of the Virgin Mary's accomplishments?
The Blessed Virgin Mary's singular accomplishment was to *perfectly* obey the Will of God throughout her entire life without ever committing sin. Even though she was preserved from any stain of original sin, she still had free will and was able to sin as easily as Adam and Eve, and yet she did not. In accomplishing His Will, she gave her assent to become mother of God, and gave birth and raised Jesus Christ, our Savior. Our Blessed Lord gave her to each of us from the cross as our mother, a role which she continues to fulfill to this day, praying and interceding for each of us.
Are John Dominic Crossan's writings accepted by the Roman Catholic church?
The Catholic Church's articles of dogma and faith, and its Canon law on dogmatic approval, say a lot about official heresies about Christology and Mariology, they also generally disavow eschatology. What this means is that the Catholic church has VERY LITTLE to say about the historical Jesus as a matter of what Christians have to believe; they must believe the supernatural and salvational claims of Jesus Christ and the Pope; they need not believe anything in particular about ancient Palestine or the Universe as a whole. For this reason, John Dominic Crossan is neither endorsed nor condemned by the Catholic Church; he still considers himself a Catholic in good standing and holds to the Apostolic creed and Catholic dogma as a matter of supernatural faith, but this does not entail a physical resurrection of Jesus Christ or belief that he did miraculous acts in the past. Many Catholics, including Jesuits, Bishops, etc. hold views on the historical and supernatural Jesus that contradict, often strongly, the views of John Dominic Crossan and some of the scholars on whom he relies. This includes the current Pope, who wrote a book on the historical Jesus with a radically different methodology than Crossan. However, as the Pope is infallible only on matters of faith and morals, and not science or history (and even then only when speaking intentionally Ex Cathedra) it is not considered heretical or against Canon law to contradict the historical beliefs of the Pope. John Dominic Crossan is a man who left the priesthood to marry. His studies and conclusions are wildly at odds with what the Catholic Church has always believed and taught. To be "accepted by the Roman Catholic Church" writings must normally have both an Imprimatur and a Nihil Obstat. I am quite sure that none of Mr. Crossan's writings have either, so the answer to your question would be in the negative.
