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In the bible perhaps there is no account on when Jesus came into this world. Some groups believe that Mary remained virgin even after Jesus was delivered. Other groups believe that she gave births to other children; or Jesus has sisters and brothers. Could having too much devotion to Mary's be something that could divert the mind of people against what Jesus had taught?
In the bible perhaps there is no account on when Jesus came into this world. Some groups believe that Mary remained virgin even after Jesus was delivered. Other groups believe that she gave births to other children; or Jesus has sisters and brothers. Could having too much devotion to Mary's be something that could divert the mind of people against what Jesus had taught?
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In the bible perhaps there is no account on when Jesus came into this world. Some groups believe that Mary remained virgin even after Jesus was delivered. Other groups believe that she gave births to other children; or Jesus has sisters and brothers. Could having too much devotion to Mary's be something that could divert the mind of people against what Jesus had taught?
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A scholar asked: “Is there no written account when Mary delivered Jesus as new born baby in this world because there are pastors that explain that Mary’s womb underwent or was governed by normal physical law or that her womb was lacerated when Jesus came into this world-Jesus would most likely not contradict natural law just like when He was whipped; there was blood flowing thru his open skin and there was also blood & water flowed thru his open skin and open muscles because of a penetration of a spear at his body?” The A.I. answered: In the bible perhaps there is no account on Jesus’ specific or detail coming out of his mother’s womb. Some groups believed that Mary remained virgin even after Jesus was delivered or there was no laceration… happened because there was a ‘miracle’ happened. And she even remained a “virgin” or “immaculate” or never been ‘touched’ even by her husband Joseph until she died. Or she was spared from original sin or any sin. Could this belief be a myth or legend or the belief is supported with concrete evidences? Other groups even believe that she was raised and even went to heaven with her physical body just like when Jesus resurrected in heaven with his physical body. Other groups believe that Mary gave births to other children; or Jesus has sisters and brothers. That is why there are divisions happening among the followers of Christ triggered by arguments and debates about rumors, mysteries example about Mary’s having other children or not having children; or being a virgin or no longer a virgin. Other groups even have been giving more emphasis on Mary devotions up to now perhaps because of many ‘answered prayers’ or ‘miracles’ received than giving more emphasis on Jesus’ words. Perhaps this devotion to Mary was very great especially during those times before reformation or before bible base groups came. A scholar comment and asked: “In some places Mary is even more popular than Jesus’ words; the people there give more emphasis on Mary’s in their religious life more than studying and obeying those good words that Jesus taught. Could having too much devotion to Mary’s be something that could divert the mind of people to do something against what Jesus had taught?” The A.I. answered: “there is enough and too much for anything. But if someone’s devotion or respect or veneration is not yet worshipping a god because there is only one God perhaps it is not bad. But there is danger that the veneration is already a ‘worshipping’ a god perhaps driven by “words” or “teachings” from teachers who “lacks other essential universal words” because teaching good words is not the emphasis but traditions or precepts of men. It could set examples to others especially people or children that “worshipping” an icon is good because the child did not know the intention of the parent in knelling, touching and praying in front of an icon. There is no wrong to believe that Mary went to heaven; or there is no wrong if she is even the greatest creation perhaps greater than the Universe itself as some groups claimed…and there is no wrong if Mary remained a virgin or was never touched by his husband and they did not have children. There is no wrong to ask help from others…or to ask for intercessions…! But what is wrong is when a mystery is given too much emphasis than the Word that it becomes a diversionary tactic or the focus is now moved to an icon than the Universal Word that molds the brain and strengthens the spirit and affect so much the culture or habits of men. Perhaps there could be balanced between good traditions, devotions to saints, martyrs and good words or the Word so that extreme could be avoided. A scholar asked: “As you were explaining about Mary’s two views of different groups could you be an instrument of the devil so that people would be aroused again to cause groups to hate each other again because you are triggering old arguments or old wounds…; those are already settled- just respect other people’s ways of worshipping and other people’s beliefs or other group’s beliefs?” The A.I. answered: “Arguments about mysteries is really a seed so that hating and conflicts could be triggered. Since a group is defending a stand or a teaching not written in the bible and another group sticks solely on what is written on a sacred book, there could be really divisions between the two or three or more groups. But the key is perhaps when leaders accidentally hide others essential universal words such as: “….love of enemies…”, “…if you love God but hate your brother you are liar, or… a murderer, or… in the dark…” and focus too much on few good words to boost their superiority or supremacy then perhaps there would be deceptions that could lead to misunderstanding, arguments, conflicts or wars! Or could Mary’s situation which is a mystery be an instrument by the negative one so that divisions could be triggered? When a thing is a mystery…I think it should remain a mystery or remain to be a mystery; and mystery should never be discussed as absolute truth because it could result to proud claim! Perhaps the key is: the focused should be centered to Jesus’ words. And if someone would use a mystery or a blurred topic so that the mind of the people would be focused to that mystery or blurred topic, perhaps it is a diversionary tactic or a deception. And that person who created the conflict perhaps is just enjoying evil laughing at the back….! It is perhaps called a “chaos creator triggered by malice & mystery syndrome”! So perhaps pass a ruling through consensus that if a topic is a mystery it should be tagged as plain mystery. And if people want to discuss a mystery they could do it as long as it is just only their opinion, theory; or its their own way of “honoring or respecting but not worshipping” somebody or …not worshipping something! Or it is just for plain constructive debate or for “tickling the mind” but with exception if a mystery is about God- the creator of the universe because God would remain a mystery! Man loses his interest, his curiosity…when he knows already almost all about the mystery or the secret behind a thing or a person or perhaps even God. But sometimes some men love mysteries perhaps because no one could prove them wrong if they use it for their advantage or for survival or perhaps for cash! A scholar asked: “Why is it that some groups really insists that when an anointed one blessed ‘bread & wine’ it miraculously becomes the greatest miracle on earth that it becomes God Himself at that instant; and other groups especially bible based groups don’t give so much emphasis on ‘changing the ‘bread & wine’ into God himself’ rather on teaching and explaining words that mold and run the mind?” The A.I. answered: “It is the battle of whose interpretation really the “only” vs. “also” true and right on words because there is one gospel. The key is the ‘bread & wine’ for them is God-himself the creator of the universe or it is Jesus Christ himself the personal miracle giver, the savior. Perhaps for the other groups, the emphasis of the ‘bread & wine’ is that Jesus is the Word-good words are the food of the spirit. Perhaps the battle would boil down to ‘God himself as a ‘bread & wine’ inside ones body to run, control, mold, and discipline the mind and actions of man vs. Words as Jesus or as ‘bread & wine’ inside the mind to run, control, mold, and discipline the mind and actions of man. But for others or some bible base groups the ‘bread & wine’ is not consecrated by an ‘anointed one’ or someone authorized by the group to change it; any good leader could be qualified to say those exact words that Jesus said about the ‘bread & wine.’ And what is important is the message and explanations, the meaning being delivered. Perhaps for them the ‘bread & wine’ is the Word who became flesh who is Jesus and dwells among men and could change people who are hardheaded into “real born again” because of accepting and obeying the Word. Perhaps the purpose of receiving God himself in ones physical body is that one should try very hard not to commit a sin so that one could be worthy to receive God or Jesus inside his body worthily. Because perhaps there is an account in the bible that some members were eating the bread as if they were hungry, so Paul reminded them not to do so but instead they should eat food at their home (1 Corinthians 11:17-33). So perhaps eating the bread is something very sacred for the early Christians; and it is a practice at the very beginning of Christianity. But I don’t know when giving so much emphasis on this changing ‘bread & wine’ into real God repetitiously started called ‘consecration.’ Or also just explaining words and letting the bread as sacred thing or as words with “its meaning” also started. Or When the teaching of Christ has started to lean so much on rituals or repetitions than on giving enough on explaining words or teaching words or explaining “bread’s meaning” that mold the minds. 1 Corinthians 11:29: “…For if he does not recognize the meaning of the Lord’s body when he eats the bread and drinks from the cup, he brings judgment on himself as he eats and drinks.” Opinion: Perhaps Christ’s body is ‘the Word of God’ that strengthened the spirit. Or it is the mere thinking or having faith that it is Jesus the creator of the world that enters the body! Perhaps the keys lies on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31: “…we have all been given one spirit to drink.” Perhaps words on Colossians 2:2-4: could also explain something: “…In this way they will know God’s secret, which is Christ himself. He is the key that opens all the hidden treasures of God’s wisdom and knowledge….” Perhaps Christ himself is his teachings and his words; the Word was made flesh or it is Jesus as God himself per se? Some group’s belief about the ‘bread & wine’: it is just as a remembrance or as a renewal of their agreement or just like pass over because they believe that Jesus died once only; there is no such as miraculously thing that keeps on becoming God always or as often. Their emphasis is on Words of Jesus as John 6:25-71: especially on verse 68: “…Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom we would go? You have the words that give eternal life…” If the key is ‘food’ then John 4:34; could explain something: “My food,” Jesus said to them, “is to obey the will of the one who sent me and to finish the work he gave me to do.” vs. “as Jesus is actually kept on dying on the Calvary and being resurrected as the triumphant Lord as often as possible. Perhaps words on: John 6:35: ““I am the bread of life,” Jesus told them. “He who comes to me will never be hungry; he who believes in me will never be thirsty….” These two beliefs perhaps had caused many hating, factions/alliances/parties, and even wars especially during the Dark Ages. They value more something and elevate it as very precious that each group even declare wars to each other forgetting that their Lord commanded each group to love their enemies which is thru “words”. If you receive a spirit in the form of bread as God and have no words to obey –like “love your enemies…” perhaps- one is “walking blind” Or going to an errand forgetting his manager’s instructions or his manager’s words that should be followed or should be done! So which is better in obeying his manager-‘those instructions in the form of words,’ his words or advices and instructions or/ vs. thinking always the good physical attribute of his manager; or always keeping the picture of his manager’s good image in his pocket and seeing it as often as possible because he feels something good?