Roman Catholics and Protestants disagree about Mary. From among Protestants, I have seen both (a) condemnation of Roman Catholics for idolatry or syncretism and (b) genuine and healthy curiosity and desire to understand “Our Lady,” the great and holy woman who bore Jesus Christ. Why some Protestants love Mary My “Type B” friends have several great reasons for wanting to engage Mary: 1. Her beautiful song—The Magnificat (Lk 1.46-55)—demonstrates stunning scriptural wisdom and knowledge of the...