Uncomfortable with Mary devotion

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There are Mennonites who feel uncomfortable with the seemingly rise of Mary devotion that is being put forth (Readers Say, June 3).

There is nothing wrong with fellowshiping with our brothers and sisters who belong to the Roman Church, but let us not forget that Jesus is the Center of what Christianity is all about, not His mother. Though Mary is an important person for Christians, the Bible is clear that she isn’t in a position of authority as others have placed her. Jesus is our High Priest, who stands between us and the Father, not Mary.

Associated Issue: God empowers—we serve - June 3, 2008

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