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#41 Debunking the “Pagan” Roots of Marian Devotion - Joe Heschmeyer
Sep 7, 2023
Joe Heschmeyer, an expert in Catholic apologetics, debunks the claim that prayers to Mary and the Saints have pagan origins. He explores the biblical and historical evidence, challenges Protestant beliefs, and discusses the intercession of saints in the afterlife. Heschmeyer also addresses the issue of interpreting the Bible, highlights the origins of Marian devotion, and clarifies a misinterpreted quotation regarding the involvement of saints in our lives.
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- Devotion to the saints, including Mary, can be traced back to the early years of the Church, with the early Christians venerating them as examples and seeking their companionship and discipleship.
- Arguments from silence regarding the origins of prayer to Mary and the saints are weak, as early writings reflect a high view of Mary and veneration of the saints, indicating an early devotion to their intercession.
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Emergence of Devotion to the Saints
Devotion to the saints, including Mary, can be traced back to the early years of the Church. The early Christians revered the martyrs and sought their intercession, preserving their relics and celebrating their feast days. Evidence suggests that prayers to Mary and the saints were present in the mid-200s. The early Christians did not worship the saints, but venerated them as examples and sought their companionship and discipleship. This devotion to the saints, including Mary, emerged as a natural outgrowth of the fight against paganism, with the martyrs serving as powerful examples of faith and advocates for the faithful.
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