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No – he’s engaging in heresy – not valid, Biblical practice.
There is Biblical precedent for intercession (James 5:16, Rev. 8:5) and the Eucharist (John 6:53-56. Matt. 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24; Luke 22:19–20; 1 Cor. 11:23–25)
No - and the Catholic Church never engaged in this practice, wither.
That was an abuse done by a few men in the Church like Johan Tetzel, who roamed the German countryside promoting this. It was condemned by the church.
If you’re going to be an anti-Catholic – at least TRY try to be an intelligent one and do your HOMEWORK . . .
Mary – Queen Mother
The Kingdom of Heaven is modeled after the Davidic Kingdom. We can see this from the references to Isaiah 22:20-22 when Jesus appointed Pe...
Key Issues and Scripture References
Misapplication of Isaiah 22:20-22 and Matthew 16:18-19:
Claim: These passages are used to link the Davidic Kingdom structure to the Kingdom of Heaven, suggesting Mary as Queen Mother.
Appropriate Scripture: Isaiah 22:20-22 and Matthew 16:18-19 specifically pertain to the authority given to Peter, not to Mary. The "keys of the kingdom" refer to Peter’s role in the church's foundation, not to Mary’s status.
Role of the Gebirah in the Davidic Kingdom:
Claim: The Gebirah (queen mother) held a significant role in the Davidic Kingdom, and this is applied to Mary in heaven.
Scripture: The concept of the Gebirah is indeed present in the Old Testament, such as in 1 Kings 2:19-20, where Bathsheba is given a prominent position. However, there is no direct biblical basis that Mary is given the same title or role in the New Testament.
Fulfillment of Covenant Promises to David:
Claim: Jesus fulfills the Davidic covenant promises, and thus Mary should be seen in the role of the queen mother.
Appropriate Scripture: While Jesus is indeed the fulfillment of the covenant promises (2 Samuel 7:16, Luke 1:26-33), there is no indication that this fulfillment includes Mary being given the role of a queen mother in the New Testament writings.
Queen of Heaven:
Claim: Mary is referred to as the "Queen of Heaven," and this title is distinct from the pagan use found in Jeremiah.
Appropriate Scripture: Jeremiah 7:18 and 44:17-25 condemn the worship of the "queen of heaven," a pagan goddess. The New Testament does not use this title for Mary. Instead, Mary is honored as the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:42-48), but not elevated to a divine or regal status equivalent to the Old Testament queen mothers.
Biblical Honor and Intercession:
Claim: Mary, as the queen mother, should be honored and can intercede similarly to Bathsheba’s intercession for Adonijah (1 Kings 2:19-20).
Appropriate Scripture: While 1 Kings 2:19-20 illustrates a king's respect for his mother, the New Testament emphasis is on Christ as the sole mediator (1 Timothy 2:5). The New Testament does not provide a basis for Mary’s intercessory role comparable to that of Old Testament queen mothers.
Summary
While the tradition of Mary as the "Queen Mother" is significant in Catholic theology, it does not have a direct scriptural basis. The Scriptures emphasize the unique and central role of Jesus Christ and His fulfillment of the Davidic covenant, but they do not extend this fulfillment to include Mary in the specific role of a queen mother. The titles and roles assigned to Mary in Catholic tradition are derived from theological interpretation rather than direct biblical evidence.