I'm pretty sure that most non-catholics respect and admire Mary. We just don't worship her.
Neither do Catholics, but don't let the truth stop you from "bearing false witness". For that matter, don't let the commandment against "bearing false witness" stop you either.
What was that again about throwing stones? Oh I remember. Your just the onlooking coat holder. Continue on.
Hate to post and run, but my statue of Mary is calling me, so I'm off to worship. 2 for the price of one, I get to worship a statue and the Blessed Virgin!
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When I witness all the adoration of Mary taking place by RCCers, and then hear you deny that you're actually worshipping her, I have flashbacks of Bill Clinton shaking his finger at the country and saying, "I never had... with that woman!"
"I guess it all depends upon what the definition of is is!"