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Old 05-28-2014, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken View Post
No one from the Jewish faith that I have ever met has revealed an intolerance to Christians, so my money would go on either an atheist or a radical Protestant opposed to the veneration of Mary. Yes, they exist. I know a Baptist minister who has spoken to me of his feelings on this issue. He feels that veneration of Mary detracts from the worship of God and borders on idolatry.
You are right. Also, I'm familiar with, and have heard, that objection to the idolatry of Mary (and icons in general) from some radical Protestants.
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