The Virgin Mary, also known as Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a central figure in Christianity. However, there are some branches of Christianity that do not venerate her. This may come as a surprise to many as she is highly regarded in some sects of Christianity, particularly in the Roman Catholic Church. The lack of veneration of the Virgin Mary is due to various historical, theological, and cultural factors that have shaped the way different branches of Christianity perceive her role in the faith. In this post, we will explore some of the reasons why the Virgin Mary may not be venerated in certain Christian denominations.
According to a 2017 Pew Research Center survey, 61% of Protestants in the United States believe that Mary is not important in their faith.
There are a few different reasons that the Virgin Mary is not venerated in certain Christian denominations. One of the biggest reasons is simply doctrinal differences. Some churches believe that Mary was a great woman, but that she was just a human being like any other, and therefore she should not be venerated or worshipped in the same way that God is. Other churches believe that veneration of Mary can sometimes get in the way of a person’s personal relationship with Jesus Christ. For these churches, they believe that prayer and devotion should solely be directed to God and his son, and not to any intermediary figures. Finally, there are some churches that simply don’t believe that Mary should be venerated because they view her as having a lesser role in salvation history than she is sometimes credited with. Whatever the specific reasons might be, it is clear that there are a number of different theological perspectives on the Virgin Mary’s place in Christian worship and devotion.
