Avoiding controversy?
by Eric Rumsey, Iowa City, Iowa
On Mother’s Day, our adult Sunday school class discussed a rousing sermon by our pastor on the feminine side of God’s love. In the class discussion, one person mentioned that there had been an article in The Mennonite on the place of Mary for Mennonites (“Learning From Mary,” May 6).
I had not read this article. I’ll admit that I read the “other” weekly Mennonite publication more regularly—partly because it seems to treat controversial issues more regularly than does The Mennonite. But my interest was piqued, and so I did read the “Learning From Mary” article at home. I liked the article, finding that it made some of the same points as our pastor’s sermon.
But I was astounded to find that (in the interest of avoiding controversy?) it doesn’t mention the Catholic Church! I’m sure that would raise the hackles of many Mennonites, but what a lost opportunity to connect to the millions of Christians in the world for whom Mary is an inspiration.
Associated Issue: Learning from Mary - May 6, 2008
Associated Article: Learning from Mary
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