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The Catholic View of Mary

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I have always been fascinated by Catholicism, and especially its view of Mary. I have read a lot of material written by Catholics on her. I believe the Catholic view of Mary in correct and consistant with the Bible. Some former Catholics tell me that the Catholic view of Mary is akin to idol worship and flys in the face of God and the Bible. So what do Catholics really believe about Mary? I invite everyone who is a devote Catholic to answer this poll. If you are not Catholic or a former Catholic who has converted to another religion or another branch of Christianity, please do not take this poll. By Catholic, I mean Roman or Eastern Catholic. I would also appreciate any comments or in put either in the Talk About it Section, or to my e-mail address(Veritas771@hotmail.com). Thank you. Pax Tecum.
Are you Catholic?
Yes (continue)
No (please leave, even if you are a former Catholic)
Your Gender?
Male
Female
Age?
Under 12
13-19
20-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71 and older
Mary is...
The mother of the incarnation of the Son of God
The mother of the man Jesus
A goddess, equal with God
Just a woman
A mytholigical character
other
Was Mary sinless from conception?
Yes, due to God's grace
Yes, due to her divinty
No, she was a sinner just like the rest of us
I don't know
Did Mary retain her virginity her whole life (the doctrine of perpetual virginity)?
Yes
No
Don't know
Do Catholics worship Mary?
Yes, as equal with God
Yes, as under God
No, we just honor her
No
Don't know
Do Catholics pray to Mary?
Yes
No
Don't know
If yes to the previous question, why do you pray to Mary? (mark all that apply)
She is our intercessor.
She has the power to grant our requests.
Her prayers are more effective then ours.
She talks to God for us.
Don't know
Other
Is the 'Hail Mary' or 'Ave Maria' a more effective prayer then say, The Lord's Prayer (Pater Noster) or just a spontanious prayer?
Yes - always
Yes - in certain circumstances
No - always
No - with a few exceptions
Don't know
If one doesn't pray to Mary, will God not hear his/her prayers?
Yes
No
Don't know
Must you say the 'Hail Mary' or can you make-up your own prayer to her?
Only the "Hail Mary"
"Hail Mary" is best, but other prayers can be used
Making up a prayer is fine
Don't know
Do you give divinity to Mary (meaning you make Mary like God?)
Yes
No
Don't know
Mary was sinless because...
God saved her from original sin (grace)
She is a goddess and incapable of sin.
Other
Does Mary need Jesus as a savoir as much as you and I do?
Yes - all are saved by God's grace
No - she was sinless
Don't know
other
Will you leave a responce in the Talk About It section or E-mail me?
Yes
No
Don't know
Maybe
Did you like this poll?
Yes
No (why?)
It was OK
It needs improvement (in what ways?)
**New Question: Are your views of Mary what is officially taught by the Catholic church or did you make them up?
They are what the church teaches
They are based on church doctrines
Half and half
Mostly my own
Completely made up
Unsure
This poll was created on 2004-05-21 00:37:52 by M Gidlow