Why are you parsing scripture trying to make the entire sentence means what one word in the sentence does without its modifiers?
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I see the shotgun/claymore effect has taken place on this thread finally. It is now impossible to extract context or true meaning out of anything said.
My responses are concluded here.
I give you the last word.
The last word? I'll take it. Catholics are wrong to venerate/worship Mary.
Catholics say that Mary was ever virgin according to their tradition. Their tradition does uphold this idea. I disagree with the strength they give tradition though..
Those who disagree with Catholics need to be careful to avoid the reflex opposite just to be contrarian. Throughout history, among non-Catholics, there is not a consensus about the correct scriptural interpretation regarding Mary's ever virgin status. This is not a tenant of faith. Jesus was born of the virgin Mary. That is enough.
As a proponent of sola scriptura, I believe it is important that we do not go beyond what it written simply to strengthen our position/opinion. I believe it is important to go back to the original languages to help us understand scripture.
I caution those who reflexively take the opposite of the Catholic view just to be anti-catholic. That is all.