Mary, Queen of Heaven
Mary was declared the "Mother of God" in the 7th century by the Catholic Church at Ephesus, Turkey. Ephesus was the home of a magnificent temple to the goddess Diana, one of whose sacred titles was "Queen of Heaven." The Catholic Church also conferred the goddess's title on the mother of Jesus. Both are titles of the widely worshiped goddesses in the Middle East. Many of the images in this album are featured in Amazing Discoveries' Total Onslaught: Signs and Wonders lecture. Purchase Signs and Wonders DVD or view the lecture online.
Here we see Mary being crowned queen of heaven with her foot crushing the serpent. She is standing in a crescent moon, a sun worship symbol.
Source: With Mary by my Side Online.
Source: With Mary by my Side Online.
The image of Mary standing in a crescent moon a symbol of the womb. She is surrounded by 12 stars in this picture showing that Catholics believe Mary to be the woman of Revelation 12.
Source: Holy Mother Mary Online.
Source: Holy Mother Mary Online.
The Father and Jesus depicted here in this painting crowning Mary queen of heaven. Notice the halo around Mary and Jesus, and the dove above with sun rays emanating from the circle of the sun.
Source: Brothers and Sisters of Penance Online.
Source: Brothers and Sisters of Penance Online.
In Catholicism, Mary, rather than Christ, is seen as the way to salvation.
Here is a Catholic quoted in Dave Hunt's book A Woman Rides the Beast (Oregon: Harvest House Publishing, 1994): "Mary is called the gate of heaven because no one can enter that blessed kingdom without passing through her...The salvation of all depends on their being favoured and protected by Mary. He who is protected by Mary will be saved: he who is not will be lost...Our salvation depends on thee...God will not save us without the intercession of Mary."
Mary takes the place of Jesus in Catholic teaching. Instead of the faithful looking to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of their faith, they look to Mary. In Mary they find access to God, in her the Church is all holy, in her they learn obedience to God. Not one of these doctrines can be supported by Scripture.
Source: The Peterson Family: Mary Titles.
Here is a Catholic quoted in Dave Hunt's book A Woman Rides the Beast (Oregon: Harvest House Publishing, 1994): "Mary is called the gate of heaven because no one can enter that blessed kingdom without passing through her...The salvation of all depends on their being favoured and protected by Mary. He who is protected by Mary will be saved: he who is not will be lost...Our salvation depends on thee...God will not save us without the intercession of Mary."
Mary takes the place of Jesus in Catholic teaching. Instead of the faithful looking to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of their faith, they look to Mary. In Mary they find access to God, in her the Church is all holy, in her they learn obedience to God. Not one of these doctrines can be supported by Scripture.
Source: The Peterson Family: Mary Titles.
Painting depicting the Father and the Son crowning Mary the queen of heaven.
Source: Domestic Church Online.
Source: Domestic Church Online.
Mary crowned queen of heaven. El Lucero de la Grada, Monastery of Carmel, Cuenca de los Andes, Ecuador.
Source: Tradition in Action Online.
Source: Tradition in Action Online.
The German magazine Focus, December 1997, had this cover: "Mary Should Become a Goddess.
Five million Faithful promote the new dogma, and Scientists discover the emancipated Mother of God."
The German magazine Focus, December 1997, showing the many faces of Mary bearing the heading of "Female Goddess."
Mary holds a lightning bolt in her hand in precisely the same way as it is carried by chief deities in the pagan mysteries.
Source: Ben Abraham Online.
Source: Ben Abraham Online.
A statue of the Greek god Zeus holding the symbol of thunder (a lightning bolt) in his hand as "chief god." This symbol originated in Mesopotamia. He is called Marduk in Babylon, Baal in Canaan, Adad in Assyria, Jupiter in Rome, and Enlil—hoofed horned lord of demons—in Sumeria.
Source: Presents of God Ministry Online.
Source: Presents of God Ministry Online.
The Pope crowning a statue of Mary.
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The Pope, giving praise to Mary. Mary Queen of Heaven.
Mary, queen of heaven, standing in a crescent moon (a sun worship symbol), surrounded by 12 stars, and worshiped and adored by the masses.
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The Pope praying to a statue of Mary.
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On the 10th anniversary of his shooting, Pope John Paul II prays at Fatima, thanking Mary for saving his life.
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Depiction of the Father and Son crowning Mary.
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On this relief on a Catholic church in Germany, Mary is being crowned queen of heaven by God the Father and the Son while receiving veneration from mortals.
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Copyright Amazing Discoveries.
Maximilian Maria Kolbe, founder of the Knights of the Immaculata. Kolbe was dedicated to encouraging the worship of Mary as mediatrix.
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A depiction of the Holy Spirit above Mary, while the disciples worship her. Mary has replaced the dove, the gentler side of God, the Holy Spirit. In paganism, the female deity was often worshiped in the form of the dove.
Source: Salve Maria Regina Online.
Source: Salve Maria Regina Online.
Mary crowned by angels as Jesus looks on, giving His approval.
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A depiction of Jesus placing the crown of thorns on Mary's head. Notice that she is depicted with the wounds of the cross on her hands. This is a prime example of replacing Jesus with Mary in the role of saviour. She is said to redeem mankind through her obedience, instead of Eve, and thereby replaces Jesus.
Source: Copyright Amazing Discoveries. Rome.
Source: Copyright Amazing Discoveries. Rome.
Source: mmp-usa.net.