I would imagine the genuine Mary would be deeply offended at the pagan worship directed towards her.If you understood the importance of Mary, chances are you'd be busy worshiping Christ in the Catholic Church.
If you understood the importance of Mary, chances are you’d be busy worshiping Christ in the Catholic Church.
Are you suggesting Mary enjoys being the focus of pagan worship?
Almost...
If you'd been convinced of the 'importance' of Mary, chances are you've been busy worshiping Christ, adoring her and praying to saints, in the Catholic Church.
Folks who actually read the bible BEFORE the 'church' gets hold of them usually end up with different mileage.