"notuptome, posted
If religion could effect forgiveness of sin you would have a case to argue. As such you remain in darkness and separated from God in your sin.
You cannot abide in Him whom you do not know. No amount of sacraments can bridge the gulf between man and God. You cannot persevere when you are already dead. You must be born again. You must be saved by grace through faith into Christ.
The merits of Mary are of no consequence in the matter of salvation. Only after Mary recognized Jesus as Messiah did she receive forgiveness of her sin and inherit eternal life.
For the cause of Christ
Roger
Do you remember the parable in Luke 18:13 which Jesus gave to those which trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others?
In this your post, you are sounding like the Pharisee who stood and prayed thus with himself, God I thank you that i am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers or even this publican---------- you can read the rest.
You seem to have taken the place of God. Who are you oh man to judge? A little humbling is required. just a little.
Your remarks on the mother that brought into the world our Lord and Saviour is very pitiable to say the least.