I am not “threatened” by Mary.
I think she must have been a wonderful person, to have been chosen by God for such a role. I am sure there are many things I can learn from her example, but no more so than any other person who obeyed the will of God at great personal cost.
God does not call perfect people to serve him, as there are NO perfect people. David was beloved of God and he did some truly vile things.
As I said above, I also refuse to believe that God rewarded her sacrifice by depriving her of other children, and forcing her and her husband to live a completely abnormal married life. The whole idea is completely contrary to the
character of God as He has revealed himself in Scripture.
Forgive me my choice of words was meant as a general observation and not as a personal one. But still they were uncharitable.
Obviously we disagree about Mary’s perpetual Virginity. I pray we can agree on Salvation through Christ alone. And being united with one another through our faith in the Holy Trinity.