Faithful Advocacy · One of the earliest Protestant champions for Mary, the Rev. Lacy, a Methodist, was once ousted as pastor of a congregation because of his outspoken devotion to her. Faithful Advocacy · One of the earliest Protestant champions for Mary, the Rev. Lacy, a Methodist, was once ousted as pastor of a congregation because of his outspoken devotion to her.
http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101050321/graphic/ Please don't get me wrong, I revere her only as the virgin mother of our Christ/God, she is blessed of all women. Beyond that I would never have to pray through her, she can do nothing for me.